New York City

Opinion

Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be NYC’s first female mayor?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may want executive experience and to implement her agenda in the country’s most high-profile city.

New York City

Policy

Can New York win another HQ2?

Governor Andrew Cuomo is fighting to win back a new Amazon headquarters in Queens – along with more than 70 other parties who signed an open letter this week to Amazon boss Jeff Bezos – despite the fact that Bezos and his company have shown no signs of regretting their decision to pull out of HQ2.

Donald Trump

Opinion

The Michael Cohen I know

President Trump’s volcanic former attack dog Michael Cohen has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.

New York City

Opinion

Rikers Island should get green infrastructure

When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.

New York City

Politics

A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates

Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats

New York City

Personality

Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.

Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.

New York City

Policy

Jumaane Williams' record on tech

New public advocate Jumaane Williams has a few tech positions up his sleeve.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat

Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.

New York State

Politics

Should New York re-think its economic development approach?

Donnie Charleston, David Friedfel, Bruce Gyory, Jim Heaney and E.J. McMahon offer their input on how to shift course after losing Amazon’s HQ2.

New York City

Politics

Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second

Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.

New York City

Politics

What does the New York City public advocate actually do?

The Public Advocate's office will be filled once again, here’s what Letitia James successor can expect.

New York State

Politics

Poll: Is New York’s economic development strategy working?

Amazon’s HQ2 controversy has drawn attention to New York’s economic development strategy – and proposed changes.

Nonprofits

Policy

Two years in, David Hansell reflects on running ACS

Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner David Hansell explains the latest in child welfare.

New York City

Politics

Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?

Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

New York politicians and the actors who played them

Some of the most memorable movie and TV portrayals of New York political figures, from Michael Imperioli playing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Fred Armisen’s controversial take on then-Gov. David Paterson.

New York City

Politics

NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown

NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.

Technology

Policy

Police body cam footage can now be made public

The NYPD championed the move to make bod cam footage public even as the PBA considers an appeal.

New York City

Politics

Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?

A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.