Donald Trump
Politics
Citing NY, Trump floats delaying presidential election
The president claimed recent failures show absentee ballots are an ineffective and “fraudulent” way to conduct elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The insurgent wave that wasn’t
More challengers ran against NY congressional Democrats, but only one won.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
COVID-19 testing delays require federal action
Experts say a national program to increase the supply of materials is needed.
New York State
Personality
John Liu, iron man
The trailblazer for Asian Americans burst back into politics with a wave of progressive support. Can he make both groups happy?
New York City
Politics
A rare summer legislative session and Sheldon Silver is headed to prison
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Trump’s census order could hurt NY even if ruled unconstitutional
A drawn-out legal battle determining whether undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be considered while allocating congressional districts could create confusion for officials and residents.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Marcela Mitaynes is taking the tenant tussle to Albany
The advocate for renters’ rights led the DSA’s head-spinning primary sweep.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The scramble to fix New York’s election issues before November
New legislation would address some, but not all, of the issues that caused many June 23 primary ballots to get disqualified.
New York State
Politics
Meet the insurgents who are likely future Assembly members
Seven progressive challengers have toppled longtime Democratic incumbents.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections
Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.
New York State
Politics
Andrew Cuomo, the ambassador
A trip to Georgia reveals a more contemplative governor on New York’s coronavirus response.
New York State
Politics
NY’s Indigenous rights bolstered by Supreme Court ruling
The state may be forced to contend with broader land rights and sovereignty for Native American tribes.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature meets to act on coronavirus-related bills
State budget talks remain on hold until the federal government acts on the next stimulus bill.
New York City
Politics
Police decry reforms and the coronavirus spreads among young people
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shaun Donovan outraises rest of NYC mayoral field combined
Coronavirus limits fundraising for citywide offices
New York State
Personality
Howie Hawkins’ Green Party dream
The Syracuse resident talks to City & State about his presidential campaign and his hopes for the Green Party.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Herb Sturz
Decades later, the nonprofit legend’s goals are finally being realized.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
AOC vs. Andrew Cuomo
The de facto leaders of the progressive and centrist Democrats clashed again and again.
Personality
Personality
Nancy Goroff would be the first woman with science Ph.D. in Congress
The Stony Brook professor is the Democratic nominee to challenge Rep. Lee Zeldin on Long Island.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics