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.
Health Care
Policy
How will NY schools handle omicron?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said remote learning is not on the table for now.
Health Care
Policy
Five omicron cases detected in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the discoveries on Thursday evening.
Politics
Politics
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The probe was made public on Thursday through the release of a state contract.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Thomas Suozzi enters the gubernatorial race
The Long Island moderate could shake up next year’s Democratic primary.
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