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.
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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.
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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
Impeachment probe back on as Hochul searches for her LG
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Politics
Joe Crowley: New York politics is never boring
The former member of Congress writes about the past five years.
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
Cuomo resigns and Kathy Hochul will be first female governor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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