New York State
Politics
The Democratic contenders to be the next governor
If Cuomo loses control, here’s who could be next.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Here’s Cuomo’s ‘apology,’ annotated
The governor finally emerged from hiding, and he’s (hypothetically) sorry (if you were offended).
New York City
Politics
What can be done to stem hatred against Asian Americans?
Experts talk about the potential solutions to the hate crimes and bias incidents that have targeted Asian American New Yorkers in the past year.
New York State
Opinion
The story of NY’s only gubernatorial impeachment
With impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo being discussed, it’s worth revisiting the only time it’s been used on a governor.
New York State
Politics
Women are leading the charge to investigate Cuomo
More women have joined the Legislature in recent years, and some say increased representation is contributing to the reckoning Cuomo now faces.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
8 things to know about Kathy Hochul
With the sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo, New Yorkers are Googling his second in command.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The end of Cuomo’s emergency powers
Lawmakers have an agreement in place to provide greater oversight on the governor’s pandemic orders.
Health Care
Policy
The pandemic revealed the pros and cons of New York's health care system
New York’s hospitals proved resilient, while health care disparities remained.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Why NY doesn’t have an investigative body for Cuomo
Holding the governor accountable is hard when he controls the state ethics commission.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Shelley Mayer: Show me the education money
The state Senate education chair says new federal money should supplement, not replace, state funding.
Health Care
Policy
NY’s murky records mask rising Medicaid costs
The state was quietly busting through its self-imposed Medicaid spending cap – and that was before the pandemic struck.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Hizzoner is living for Cuomo’s downfall
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is suddenly telling us what he really thinks about the embattled governor.
New York City
Politics
Editor's Note: Inclusion and ranking on our power lists
City & State is committed to reflecting all of New York’s diverse communities in our coverage of New York state politics and government.
New York State
Politics
Mapping congressional redistricting
Here’s what New York’s new congressional boundaries could look like.
New York State
Politics
Where Democrats draw the line
Will the party defer to the Independent Redistricting Commission, or use its supermajorities to try to retain control of Congress?
New York State
Politics
The other shoe drops for Cuomo
Sexual harassment allegations by a second accuser means scandal will shadow the governor for months – if not longer.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo accused of sexual harassment and no charges in Daniel Prude’s death
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
New York State
Policy
State Legislature moves to restore voting rights to parolees
The state Senate has passed the decade-old bill for the first time since its introduction
New York State
Politics