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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The men and women behind the primary’s biggest upsets
Behind every successful candidate is a hard-working campaign manager.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Election officials look to avoid primary mishaps in November
The state will need a lot more money to make sure the general election runs smoothly.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results
New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results.
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
Federal judge finds NY disenfranchised voters for Post Office error
Thousands of previously invalidated ballots in New York City now must be counted.
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.
New York State
Personality