Criminal Justice

Policy

Criminal justice reformers want to go beyond bail

While Republicans ran and won on fears over crime, Democrats are set to push parole and sentencing changes next year.

Housing

Policy

Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners

New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Will New York Democrats push a progressive climate agenda this session?

The state needs to wean itself off fossil fuels, but lawmakers disagree about how – and how quickly – to do that.

New York State

Politics

With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math

The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

2021 New York state general election results

Republicans made some significant gains across the state, and statewide ballot proposals failed.

Politics

Politics

Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor

The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Politics

Politics

How Andrew Cuomo could help Tom Suozzi become governor

The Long Island Democrat could gain an edge in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary by mobilizing supporters of the state’s fallen top executive.

Politics

Politics

Is Chris Cuomo doomed?

A women’s advocacy group joined the chorus of lawmakers and Cuomo accusers calling for the network to oust the veteran anchor after he tried to help downplay sexual harassment claims against his brother.

Politics

Politics

Ex-Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa details efforts to combat Cuomo’s unraveling

DeRosa’s account of her time in the executive chamber was made public on Monday after state Attorney General Letitia James’ office released a transcript of her eight-hour interview with investigators.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Rep. Mondaire Jones has his eye on the filibuster

The Hudson Valley member of Congress talked progress on student loan debt and voting rights.

New York State

Politics

Rittenhouse verdict was a victory for gun advocates. Their next fight is in New York.

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether New York’s restrictions on concealed carry gun permits are constitutional.

New York State

Politics

FAQ: all the Cuomo investigations

The former gov is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s the breakdown.

New York State

Politics

Assembly impeachment report details how Cuomo undermined COVID-19 response

The former pandemic star sidelined health officials while devoting state resources to writing a lucrative pandemic memoir.