Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The Women’s Equality Party is more of a casual get-together

If there were ever a moment suited to a political party serving women, it would be now. But New York's Women’s Equality Party was founded in July 2014 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo allies to rally – or, critics contend, to confuse – female voters in his Democratic primary race against Fordham Law School professor Zephyr Teachout.

New York State

Politics

Sean Patrick Maloney spins tampons into political gold

Sean Patrick Maloney’s office was denied use of public funds for female hygiene products. He knew what to do next.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Separated children, end of session and changes to marijuana policy

Separated migrant children, end of New York legislative session and changes to marijuana policy top this week's news.

New York City

Politics

Lawmakers criticize city for water tank neglect

Mark Levine, Ritchie Torres and Corey Johnson list fixes for “broken” drinking water oversight

Health Care

Politics

Gillibrand swings left on economics

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has recently embraced several populist progressive proposals.

Politics

Health Care

A status update on Staten Island’s biggest projects and toughest challenges

Staten Island’s biggest projects and toughest challenges

NYN Media

Nonprofits

State Senate must protect reproductive health care

Access to abortion and contraception is threatened. Will NY act?

NYN Media

Nonprofits

Outgoing state Medicaid director Jason Helgerson on his record

He cut costs and emphasized outcomes.