Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Max Rose’s unusual election night speech
The Congress member from Staten Island defends his support for Black Lives Matter.
New York State
Policy
We might need to rethink COVID-19 vaccine distribution
One line of reasoning posits that vaccines should go to the people most likely to spread the coronavirus.
Personality
Personality
Jabari Brisport is still teaching
The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.
New York State
Politics
New York GOP is back from the dead
Early results show Republicans outperforming in congressional and state legislative races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Only two minor parties in New York will keep their ballot access
The four parties that failed to meet the state’s new requirements aren’t giving up without a fight.
New York City
Politics
Lou Puliafito falls short of upsetting Rebecca Seawright
A Republican Manhattan doorman’s Cinderella story ends
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 congressional election results
It was a bad night for Democrats in competitive races.
New York State
Politics
2020 New York state legislative general election results
Will the Democrats secure a supermajority in the state Senate?
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