New York City

Opinion

Repeal and replace the NYC Board of Elections

To fix New York City’s election mess, Albany needs to create a nonpartisan body.

New York City

Opinion

Why Michael Bloomberg should(n't) run

Based on his time at City Hall, would he actually be a good president?

New York City

Opinion

Can Michael Bloomberg save the planet?

Competence, climate action and political bravery could be a recipe for success in the White House.

New York City

Opinion

Bloomberg killed New York City’s soul

The mogul’s corporate ideology gutted the city and would do the same to the country.

New York City

Politics

Tuesday’s lesson for congressional candidates: Run local. Run moderate.

Democratic congressional winners Max Rose, Anthony Brindisi and Antonio Delgado reap the rewards of campaigning as centrists in Trump country.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Five takeaways from New York’s elections

Democrats sweep, New Yorkers ascending to power in Congress, and women making history.

New York City

Politics

How to vote smart in judicial elections

Candidates are relatively obscure when they run for judgeships but they can have a big effect on people’s daily lives.

New York City

Politics

Five things to watch for on Election Day

The New York elections will decide who will have control of Congress and the state Senate, test the GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.

New York City

Opinion

Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement

Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.

New York City

Politics

NYC Charter Revision Commission: The three ballot questions explained

New York City Mayor's Charter Revision Commission seeks to reform campaign finance, boost civic participation and set term limits for community board members through three ballot proposals.

New York City

Politics

Why Michael Bloomberg keeps helping Republicans

Bloomberg is a Democrat again, but he’s still supporting GOP lawmakers in vulnerable districts.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The largest donors to New York candidates

A bunch of white businessman, they almost all gave generously to Gov. Cuomo.

New York City

Politics

How one mega-donor can affect the midterms

Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.

New York City

Policy

How far New York still has to go on MWBEs

City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.

New York City

Policy

NYC failed to enforce water tank law, council health chair finds

After neglect in New York City water tank inspection was exposed, seven reform bills weighed.