New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The truth about these 2020 campaign ads
NY Candidates in both parties have been the subject of misleading attacks.
Health Care
Policy
A first look at state vaccine distribution protocols
Here is what we know about the state plans for a coronavirus vaccine
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 hot spots cool down as NYC mayoral hopefuls square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?
Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.
New York State
Politics
What’s uniting political left and right?
Democrats and Republicans are making some common cause at the state level in these crazy political times.
New York State
Politics
An early end to the census compounds fears of political manipulation
Stopping the count could lead to an inaccurate tally and a loss of congressional representation for New York.
New York State
Politics
6 takeaways from Cuomo’s new book
‘American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic’ offers a collection of the governor’s favorite talking points.
New York State
Policy
How did the state fail in its health messaging to Hasidic Jews?
Public health experts said it should rely on trusted community leaders and avoid shaming to combat coronavirus misinformation.
New York State
Politics
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s indictment reflects history of Democratic infighting
The intra-party Democratic dysfunction in Monroe County gives Albany a run for its money.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo and de Blasio’s different COVID-19 containment approaches
The latest episode in their personal rivalry reflects competing ideas about how the coronavirus spreads.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two familiar names battle for state Senate seat
The open seat in the Capital Region is up for grabs.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn’s absentee ballot debacle and NYC heads back to school
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York political leaders react to Trump’s COVID-19 test
Most wish the president well on his recovery, while others note his lackluster response to the pandemic.
Donald Trump
Politics
What Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis means for the New York GOP
Republicans may continue losing ground as the public focuses on the party’s pandemic response.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Funds are pouring into racial justice programs. Will it help?
Grantmakers and activists explore how to most effectively fight systemic racism.
New York State
Personality