New York State

Politics

NY’s unresolved election mess

New York has taken steps to fix the problems that arose in the June primary, but still has more work to do.

New York State

Policy

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence

The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.

Transportation

Policy

Will Trump let congestion pricing happen?

New York needs the revenue from Central Business District tolling more than ever, but it’s unlikely to stay on schedule.

New York State

Politics

Could ConEd and PSEG Long Island be replaced?

Storm-related power outages revived talk of revoking franchises and public takeovers, but either would be slow and complicated.

New York State

Politics

Key labor unions endorse Democrats in Western New York

These four open state Senate seats could determine the state’s approach to economic recovery in 2021.

Small Business

Policy

Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program

Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.

New York State

Policy

Experts: James’ NRA lawsuit is warranted, no sign of bias

Charity law experts say the allegations are bad enough to pursue dissolution, but that’s an unlikely outcome.

New York State

Politics

Revisiting Geraldine Ferraro on the eve of Biden’s big choice

Democrats’ last female VP pick was from Queens and she gets a bad rap from political insiders.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New York’s 2020 congressional primary election results

Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres all celebrate landmark victories.

Personality

Personality

Jamaal Bowman’s big agenda for 2021

This year’s AOC on how he beat Eliot Engel, his top policy priorities and how to pay for them.

New York State

Politics

How Democrats’ redistricting amendment could give them more power

The proposed state constitutional amendment changes rules for voting on redistricting plans on top of various other provisions.