News & Politics
Politics
Suozzi emerges as big winner with SALT changes
The Long Island Democrat is among the moderates happy about reversing a controversial 2017 change to the federal tax code.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers, legal experts react to Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict
A jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on Friday on all five charges in the shooting of three men at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.
Politics
Politics
State lawmakers to review Cuomo impeachment report in Albany today
Investigators interviewed 165 witnesses in the probe.
Ethics
Policy
JCOPE action on Cuomo book deal seen as ‘small’ step toward righting marred history
Despite the popular decision, calls for the commission’s dissolution remain
Politics
Politics
Cuomo’s lawyer asks James to recuse herself from probes
The ex-governor’s attorney Rita Glavin said the state Attorney General ‘forced’ Cuomo’s resignation.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Making an entrance: Comparing campaign launch videos for governor
Democratic candidates are competing on a cinematic level to make a splash in the 2022 race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race
Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.
News & Politics
Politics
March toward good cause eviction continues in Poughkeepsie
As statewide tenant organizers announce their legislative agenda, another upstate city approved new tenant protections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG
The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.
New York State
Politics
New York Senate report outlines election dysfunction – and possible ways to fix it
After a string of embarrassments, legislators are eager to restore trust in state elections.
Health Care
Policy
7,000 New Yorkers need a kidney. New legislation could make it easier to donate.
Two bills to incentivize kidney donations could save hundreds of lives a year — but supporters say it’s tough to get the Legislature to prioritize the issue.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo transcripts, impeachment report and Blood Center resolution
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Housing
Policy
New York requests nearly $1 billion in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds
The request comes as the state has spent nearly all of the $2.4 billion in funds that it initially received.
New York State
Politics
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown faces backlash after winning write-in campaign
Progressives say the movement to oust Brown from the Democratic National Committee serves as a warning to the establishment.
Politics
Politics
Hochul adds more Latinos to her administration
The governor is diversifying her Cabinet and appealing to key constituencies in her bid for a full term.
New York State
Politics
How chapter amendments are helping Gov. Kathy Hochul keep legislators happy
Requesting changes to legislation helps any governor avoid vetoes that might antagonize the state Legislature.
Andrew Cuomo
Breaking News
Politics
AG James releases hundreds of pages of transcripts, evidence in Cuomo sexual harassment probe
The documents were published Wednesday on James’ website and include the former governor's interview with investigators.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics