New York State
Politics
What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address
State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.
Criminal Justice
Policy
New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask
Supporters and opponents of bail reform in dueling press conferences point to a year worth of data released by the state to support their arguments.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo will not be criminally charged for allegedly groping aide
The Albany County District Attorney announced Tuesday it has dropped the case.
New York State
Politics
4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps
Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.
New York State
Politics
In a win for gerrymandering, New York redistricting commission submits two sets of partisan maps
The state’s Independent Redistricting Commission failed to agree on one proposal to send to the Legislature.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul lays out her winter surge plan 2.0
The governor closed out 2021 with a new plan to combat COVID-19 that mainly consisted of continuing what the state has been doing.
Policy
Policy
New York hospitals see significant upticks in COVID-19 admissions
Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged calm and said the state is not in the same situation as earlier in the pandemic.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul to unveil new COVID-19 plans on New Year’s Eve
Public health restrictions might tighten in the upcoming weeks if hospitalizations continue to rise.
Personality
Personality
The Ultimate City & State Gift Guide
What to get for the Eric Adams, the Gale Brewer, the Kathy Hochul in your life.
New York State
Politics
A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022
Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.
Health Care
Policy
New York hits another day of record COVID cases
The state broke its single-day case-count record for the fourth consecutive day amid omicron’s rip.
Politics
Politics
Schumer pledges vote on Build Back Better
The Senate majority leader’s vow comes a day after Sen. Joe Manchin said he plans to cast his pivotal vote against Biden’s social spending and climate plan.
Policy
Policy
Test your knowledge of New York state politics before the 2022 legislative session begins
The upcoming year will feature fights on criminal justice reforms, climate change, the Buffalo Bills and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Niou officially launches Senate bid, prompting socialist candidate to run for Assembly instead
The DSA-backed legislative hopeful Illapa Sairitupac has announced his candidacy to replace outgoing Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou in a competitive June 2022 primary.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general
With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.
New York State
Politics
Former Gov. Cuomo ordered to hand over millions made off of pandemic book
A state ethics panel voted Tuesday that Cuomo must turn the money in to the state Attorney General’s office within 30 days.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried
At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.
New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement
The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.
New York State
Politics