New York State

Politics

LG pick is the latest sign Hochul 2022 is up and running

An unexpected incumbent from Western New York is moving fast to position herself downstate.

New York State

Politics

6 things to know about the state’s new LG

Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany

New York State

Politics

Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering

The new governor promised to change Albany politics before making a very interesting comment on redistricting.

New York State

Politics

Hochul picks Brian Benjamin for LG

The Harlem Democrat could help the new governor make inroads with downstate voters.

New York State

Politics

5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor

She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.

Health Care

Policy

Living in isolation has saved – and harmed – New York’s seniors

Older adults were told to stay indoors during the pandemic, but that has had unintended consequences.

New York State

Politics

5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor

Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s first go at a political comeback

The outgoing governor spent his final weeks in office reminding New Yorkers recent scandals have not changed him one bit.

New York State

Politics

Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?

After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.

New York State

Politics

The powers granted by Silver v. Pataki

While the governor has more control over the state budget, it’s still unclear where it becomes overreach.

Power Lists

Power Lists

The Community Engagement Power 50

The officials, advocates and activists collaborating with communities to drive change.

New York State

Politics

Who will Hochul pick as lieutenant governor?

She’s eyeing a downstate ally, but there are several interesting options.

Politics

Politics

Five years and a transformed New York

Trump’s 2016 presidential victory shocked his home state. We had no idea what we were in for.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

How AOC and the left reinvented NY politics

The young, diverse progressives she inspired are winning races and pushing out longtime incumbents.

New York State

Politics

Kathy Hochul meets the press

In her first press conference, the soon-to-be governor aligned herself with Cuomo’s progressive accomplishments, but distanced herself from his managerial style.

Personality

Personality

Cuomo wanted to be the one to solve political dysfunction. He became the epitome of it.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will have her work cut out for her restoring public trust in a state government Cuomo always claimed to want to reform.