Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Early voting a work in progress in New York
Over 2.5 million New York voters cast their ballots in person before Election Day.
New York State
Politics
3 key downstate congressional races to watch
Swing districts on Staten Island and Long Island will likely feature the most competitive races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Are New York’s elections safe from cyberattack?
Boards of election may be a target for bad actors, but it’s not so easy to hack the vote.
New York State
Politics
When should New Yorkers expect election results?
Official tallies won’t be finalized until at least December, but the outcomes of many races could become apparent as the absentee ballot count continues over the next several weeks.
New York City
Politics
Long lines for early voting while COVID-19 cases tick up in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who not to vote for when choosing judges
Some of the candidates aren’t campaigning and don’t live where they are running.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Seven key upstate New York congressional races to watch
Democrats hope to inch closer to defeating Trump-linked candidates.
New York State
Policy
Lies, damned lies and COVID statistics
Understanding pandemics requires lots of data so reader beware of arguments based on a single-metric
New York State
Politics
Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?
The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate
Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”
New York State
Policy
Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach
Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks
Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.
Politics
Politics
How can New York change its court culture?
Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.
New York State
Politics
COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes
Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Long early voting lines plague voters across New York
While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.
New York State
Politics
Five state issues to watch post-2020
Democratic pickups in November could jumpstart some outstanding bills before the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
A state Senate supermajority could force NY leftward
Democrats are on the cusp of winning power over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear
Rounding up the week’s political news
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t bring back the stock transfer tax
It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics