New York City
Politics
No judgeships for Klein or Hamilton – for now
Party bosses deny having plans to select Jeff Klein or Jesse Hamilton to judgeships, but reformers said it’s a problem that they could.
New York City
Politics
How the hell did Monserrate win?
Previously guilty of corruption and domestic abuse, he still has local support. But he’s far from a power broker.
New York City
Politics
Why did progressives outperform the polls?
The lefty candidates in statewide races did better than polling had indicated
New York City
Politics
Voters to Albany: We’re watching you
The establishment took a hit during New York's state primaries – and not just in the IDC contests.
New York City
Politics
Defeated ex-IDC members have yet to concede
All six of the ousted Independent Democratic Conference members could campaign on a third party ballot line in the general.
New York City
Policy
Is there light at the end of the NYC freight rail tunnel?
A cross-harbor freight tunnel is essential to New York City’s continued existence, Rep. Jerrold Nadler says.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
IDC and other New York legislative 2018 primary results
Tracking the former Independent Democratic Conference members – and other key New York Senate and Assembly primaries.
New York City
Politics
AG candidates raise prospect of criminal charges after voter purge
Maloney, Eve call for tougher action after NYC Board of Elections’ 2016 fiasco.
New York City
Politics
Key statewide and state legislative primary races to watch
Cuomo-Nixon, Hochul-Williams, the AG free-for-all and the ex-IDC challenges are all key storylines this election Thursday.
New York City
Policy
How to take New York City back to its maritime roots in 2018
The Freight NYC plan as outlined by the EDC it is not only possible, it’s going to do a lot of good for the city’s traffic and pollution, NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett says.
New York City
Politics
Three strikes and you're out? Or third time's a charm?
Some candidates fizzle out after multiple failed bids. But for others, persistence pays off.
New York City
Politics
Out with the old?
Andrew Gounardes, counsel to Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and Ross Barkan, a journalist, are facing off in Brooklyn for the right to take on state Sen. Martin Golden.
New York City
Politics
Maloney leads in latest AG poll, but trails James in LGBTQ support
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James is winning more LGBTQ support in the attorney general primary race.
MTA
Policy
Trottenberg on the BQX, speed cameras and who owns the subway
New York City transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg weighs in on the BQX, speed cameras and who owns the subway.
New York City
Policy
An update on Cuomo's biggest infrastructure projects
Six major projects the governor is using to build his record.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
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.
Personality
New York City
Same name, very different New York pols
People in New York's political arena who share the same name.
New York City
Policy
What does Universal Rent Control mean?
Democratic primary candidates have struggled to define how they would institute Universal Rent Control.
New York City
Opinion