New York State

Policy

Lawmakers seek solutions to high concession prices at hearing

The Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee is zeroing on affordability, one costly stadium snack at a time.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: ‘Governing on easy mode’

The economic conditions of the governor’s next term may not be quite as favorable as her first full term.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Republicans have a credibility problem

To win back New York, we have to tell the truth, including about ourselves, and implement immediate reform.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: It is time for NY to disclose its high school data

The state’s refusal to release aggregated, depersonalized AP score data is making it harder for families to choose the right high school.

New York State

Politics

Kathy Hochul won in a landslide. What will she do with that mandate?

The governor has been light on specific policy she’ll champion next year, as progressives nipping at her heels feel emboldened in their vision.

2026 New York state elections

Politics

Where do all the key New York state legislative races stand?

We’ve been closely watching these contests all election season. Here are the districts that flipped, and others that are too close to call.

Somos

Politics

Live blog: Somos 2026

The latest from this year’s conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Personality

Personality

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Somos

A Q&A with Karines Reyes on the future of the conference and the difficult circumstances facing Puerto Rico.

2026 congressional midterm elections

Politics

Constantino declares victory in NY-21

The Republican is set to hold Rep.Elise Stefanik’s seat for the party, in a race that became surprisingly competitive.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

Hochul cruises to reelection

The Associated Press called the race for the governor right after the polls closed.

New York State

Opinion

Opinion: What was Hochul thinking?

Making sense of the governor’s decision to support Trump’s education tax credit

2026 Midterms

Politics

With Constantino on shaky ground, Vance heads to New York

The vice president defended the Republican nominee’s record just before Election Day while slamming Blake Gendebien.

Personality

Personality

Talker-in-chief: New York politicians have no shortage of memorable quotes

From Mario Cuomo to Fiorello La Guardia, here are some lines from speeches that are still being cited today.