Jimmy Van Bramer
Bill de Blasio
How de Blasio’s absence left the City Council in charge
Running for president may make the legislative body harder to control.
New York State
Who is the real estate industry giving to in Albany?
REBNY’s political capital had to go somewhere during the fight over rent regulations.
New York City
With Katz on the way out, who’s running for Queens borough president?
Melinda Katz has secured the DA nomination. A large field is shaping up to replace her.
New York City
Post-Amazon, New York’s tech sector is still growing
The business community worried that Amazon’s unfriendly reception could scare off future tech growth, but those fears haven’t been borne out, as other tech companies have added hundreds of jobs in New York City in recent weeks.
Andrew Cuomo
NY pols and Amazon blew up their deal by acting like themselves
How Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Amazon all contributed to the death of HQ2.
Amazon
Amazon’s skimpy favors for the community infuriate City Council critics
In the City Council’s second hearing on Amazon’s enormous planned office in the neighborhood of Long Island City, the contentious debate continued.
New York City
How New York officials are responding to criticism of Amazon’s HQ2
While Amazon is playing offense, some of the staunchest supporters of the HQ2 deal are trying to play defense.
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Rafael Salamanca on his biggest land use issues
New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca talks Amazon, homelessness and jails.
Technology
The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.
New York City
The New York City Council didn’t mind being cut out before
The state has bypassed the New York City Council many times before for large development projects.
Andrew Cuomo
Who is for – and against – the Amazon deal
The online retailer’s move into Queens is dividing elected officials and influential groups.
New York City
Updated: Categorizing the candidates to be NYC’s next public advocate
Categorizing the candidates to be New York City’s next public advocate.
Julia Salazar
Another Mario Cuomo bridge, endorsements, spending and back to school
Another Mario Cuomo bridge opens, endorsements, spending and back to school in This Week's Headlines.
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IDC
Dems backing IDC challengers are not violating the truce
Sources present for IDC state Senate reunification deal say it never applied to other Democrats.
Melinda Katz
The projects transforming Queens
Queens has rarely garnered as much attention as neighboring Manhattan or Brooklyn, but it is increasingly becoming a destination. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest projects in the borough.
Melinda Katz
The next leaders of Queens
Who will be the next borough president and district attorney of Queens?
Joe Crowley
Have we seen the last of Joe Crowley?
Joe Crowley is still the Queens Democratic chairman, and with no heir apparent, he is expected to hold on to his other base of power – even if some Democrats think it’s time for a change.
New York City
Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is already reshaping New York politics
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could shape New York’s political landscape
Diversity
New York pols' coming out stories
How New York’s LGBT politicians revealed their sexuality, and what it meant for their politics
Jimmy Van Bramer
