Campaigns & Elections
Politics
With Diana Reyna, Suozzi makes a downstate ticket
The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.
New York State
Politics
Five things to know about Kimberly Hill
The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
New York State
Politics
Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat
Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.
Health Care
Policy
Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?
The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.
Politics
Politics
Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary
Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Politics
New York Assembly is (finally) moving to require more accountability for public officials who sexually harass employees
Progress has been elusive despite renewed calls for action following misconduct allegations that emerged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo one year ago.
New York State
Politics
The retirement of Cathy Nolan creates an open race for state Assembly
Western Queens could become even more progressive after the June Democratic primary.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo attorney denies impact of COVID-19 nursing home deaths on impeachment talks
Rita Glavin hasn’t directly addressed the major scandals Cuomo faced aside from sexual harassment allegations.
New York State
Politics
Jumaane Williams reassembles his old coalition
The long shot gubernatorial candidate is relying on the same supporters who didn’t get him elected statewide in 2018.
New York State
Politics
Hochul’s ‘transparency’ vow called into question over campaign finance practices
A new report found she failed to comply with some “LLC loophole” reforms.
New York State
Politics
Eric Adams calls for bail reform rollbacks at virtual state budget hearing
The New York City mayor is leaning on Albany Democrats who might be able to sway legislative leaders to back his more moderate public safety agenda in the upcoming state budget.
Politics
Politics
Who’s running to replace Alessandra Biaggi in the state Senate?
Several potential candidates have emerged to succeed Biaggi as she begins her congressional campaign.
New York State
Politics
Alessandra Biaggi congressional run tests the progressive mood on the Long Island Sound
The progressive legislator has announced a campaign to replace centrist Tom Suozzi in a new district that includes parts of her current state Senate district.
Politics
Politics
How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York
The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.
Politics
Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock
The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.
New York State
Politics
How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court
The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.
Politics
Politics