Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Albany sheriff is accused of mishandling Cuomo probe
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s lawyer called for an independent investigation into allegations that County Sheriff Craig Apple leaked grand jury information.
New York State
Policy
Several NY Reps. defected from their parties to pass $1 trillion infrastructure deal
Four House Republicans and two Democrats from the Empire State were among 19 lawmakers who crossed party lines in historic infrastructure vote.
Politics
Politics
Who had a better Somos: Letitia James or Gov. Kathy Hochul?
Both 2022 candidates for New York governor made appearances, but state Attorney General Letitia James consistently got there earlier and stayed later, building momentum for her bid.
Power of Diversity
Power Lists
The 2021 Power of Diversity: Women 100
The female leaders evening out the balance of power in New York.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor
A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.
New York State
Politics
New York Democrats process 2021 losses at Somos
Between mojitos, elected officials discussed divergent visions for the Democratic party going into 2022.
New York State
Politics
Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”
Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked
The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.
Technology
Policy
Will New York pull the plug on Bitcoin mining?
The state blocked two new power plants for not aligning with new climate goals, and environmentalists hope cryptocurrency mining plants will get the boot next.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Races to watch in New York’s 2021 general election
These are the few competitive seats up for grabs.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection
If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.
New York State
Politics
Hochul gets competition and Cuomo gets a criminal complaint
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Cold War between James and Williams looms over governor’s race
The Black progressive Brooklynites have to deal with each other first.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor
The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time
Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton
Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul finally greenlight a bill to collect better data on Asian American New Yorkers?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation to collect more specific data about Asians in the state, citing financial constraints. Asian American advocates say the data is needed now more than ever.
Politics
Politics
To some of their colleagues’ chagrin, progessive legislators are normalizing activist tactics
A hunger strike to help indebted taxi drivers highlights how lawmakers are putting their organizing experience to use in office.
Housing
Policy