New York City
Politics
Crowley sends "worst NYC lawmaker" to debate in his place
Rep. Joe Crowley sent Annabel Palma, ranked as one of New York City's worst councilmembers in 2016 by City & State, to debate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his place.
Immigration
Politics
City Hall: There are migrants separated from their parents in New York
The federal government is placing newly unaccompanied minors in New York City residential programs.
New York City
Policy
Missing water tank reports at many NYC hospitals
Gaps in New York City's water tank reporting cited at local hospitals.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What's the Buffalo Billion trial about, again?
The pay-to-play trial against Cuomo-affiliates begins this week, here's what to know about the "Buffalo Billion" trial.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
A lawsuit, a bus tour and a budget deal
New York Attorney General files a lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, Governor Andrew Cuomo goes on a bus tour, a NYCHA settlement is reached and New York City has a budget deal in this week's top news.
New York City
Politics
Nastiness continues in the latest Grimm and Donovan debate
Michael Grimm and Dan Donovan once again traded barbs in their latest debate, but will it matter?
New York City
Politics
NYC covers immigrants’ legal costs for those without a criminal conviction
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio again relies on private funds to budget for immigrants' legal costs, vexing the New York City Council.
Donald Trump
Policy
Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's lawsuit builds towards a possible criminal case against Donald Trump, and if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.
New York City
Personality
Muslims in politics celebrate the end of Ramadan
Balancing professional life during Ramadan can be both “exhausting and exhilarating.”
New York City
Opinion
Why New York should eliminate cash bail for smaller crimes
Race, wealth and geography should not determine whether someone is free or locked up.
New York City
Politics
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Mark-Viverito
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Melissa Mark-Viverito.
New York City
Politics
Why Staten Island still loves Michael Grimm
Can Michael Grimm knock Dan Donovan out of Congress?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the NYPD gang database
Critics say the NYPD's gang database lacks transparency, raises civil liberties concerns.
New York City
Policy
Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?
New York City politicians want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.
New York City
Personality
New York pols' coming out stories
How New York’s LGBT politicians revealed their sexuality, and what it meant for their politics
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Five things to know about the NYC budget deal
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council reached an agreement on the fiscal year 2019 budget Monday evening, sealing the $89.2 billion in spending with the customary “budget handshake” in the City Hall rotunda.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Emma Wolfe: Leader of the pack
Emma Wolfe is the Bill de Blasio’s most trusted aide. She got there by being a shrewd social animal.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
Torres critical of federal NYCHA settlement
Some public housing tenants’ advocates applaud, but not the City Council Oversight and Investigations Committee chairman
New York City
Power Lists
The Pride Power 50
Recognizing 50 individuals in the LGBT community who are key players in the world of New York politics and government.
New York City
Politics