Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Making an entrance: Comparing campaign launch videos for governor
Democratic candidates are competing on a cinematic level to make a splash in the 2022 race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race
Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.
News & Politics
Politics
March toward good cause eviction continues in Poughkeepsie
As statewide tenant organizers announce their legislative agenda, another upstate city approved new tenant protections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG
The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.
New York State
Politics
New York Senate report outlines election dysfunction – and possible ways to fix it
After a string of embarrassments, legislators are eager to restore trust in state elections.
Health Care
Policy
7,000 New Yorkers need a kidney. New legislation could make it easier to donate.
Two bills to incentivize kidney donations could save hundreds of lives a year — but supporters say it’s tough to get the Legislature to prioritize the issue.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo transcripts, impeachment report and Blood Center resolution
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Housing
Policy
New York requests nearly $1 billion in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds
The request comes as the state has spent nearly all of the $2.4 billion in funds that it initially received.
New York State
Politics
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown faces backlash after winning write-in campaign
Progressives say the movement to oust Brown from the Democratic National Committee serves as a warning to the establishment.
Politics
Politics
Hochul adds more Latinos to her administration
The governor is diversifying her Cabinet and appealing to key constituencies in her bid for a full term.
New York State
Politics
How chapter amendments are helping Gov. Kathy Hochul keep legislators happy
Requesting changes to legislation helps any governor avoid vetoes that might antagonize the state Legislature.
Andrew Cuomo
Breaking News
Politics
AG James releases hundreds of pages of transcripts, evidence in Cuomo sexual harassment probe
The documents were published Wednesday on James’ website and include the former governor's interview with investigators.
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