New York City
Politics
The shifting metrics for reopening and New York’s beach boondoggle
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?
Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
House candidates who reside outside the district
Congressional candidates only have to live in the same state.
New York State
Politics
Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support
Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.
New York State
Politics
Where are the ex-IDC members now?
Most of the controversial state senators lost reelection bids in 2018.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why arrests plummeted during New York’s COVID-19 peak
It wasn’t only because people are staying at home.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Will nonprofits stay virtual post-pandemic?
Nonprofit leaders share their lessons from the shift to remote work.
Technology
Policy
Is Elon Musk more flash than substance?
What we know and what we don’t know about Musk’s promises to help New York during the coronavirus crisis.
New York State
Politics
State Senate reconvenes next week, sources say
At least one chamber in the state Legislature is looking to get back to the lawmaking.
New York State
Politics
Is it safe for Buffalo and Albany to reopen?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweaked the state’s reopening guidelines for the Capital Region and Western New York.
New York State
Politics
New York political leaders who downplayed the coronavirus threat
Early on, these key government officials gave advice that was way too optimistic.
New York State
Politics
Could a former IDC’er go to D.C. as a Democrat?
State Sen. David Carlucci has thrived, despite having been aligned with the GOP. Now he may replace Rep. Nita Lowey.
New York City
Personality
The hardest names to pronounce in NY politics
The hardest names to pronounce in New York politics.
New York City
Politics
Many lawmakers become lobbyists. Who’s gone from lobbying to lawmaking?
Here are the New York elected officials who once worked in government relations.
New York State
Personality
NY politicians who aren’t afraid to wear a mask
Empire State’s top electeds put their money where their mouth is.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo extends stay-at-home order for New York City, other regions
For parts of New York the "New York on PAUSE" order will remain in effect until at least May 28th.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How local boards of elections are preparing for the pandemic primary
The obstacles are many and often unprecedented. Here’s how they’ll try to manage.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What will absentee voting mean for the June primaries?
The pandemic has created an unprecedented election landscape, so we asked the experts to guide us through it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
9 most expensive New York House primaries
AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.
New York State
Policy