Criminal Justice
Policy
Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks
Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.
Politics
Politics
How can New York change its court culture?
Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.
New York State
Politics
COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes
Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Long early voting lines plague voters across New York
While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.
New York State
Politics
Five state issues to watch post-2020
Democratic pickups in November could jumpstart some outstanding bills before the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
A state Senate supermajority could force NY leftward
Democrats are on the cusp of winning power over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear
Rounding up the week’s political news
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t bring back the stock transfer tax
It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What not to wear while voting
Candidate merchandise is a no-go, but other political apparel is allowed.
New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The truth about these 2020 campaign ads
NY Candidates in both parties have been the subject of misleading attacks.
Healthcare
Policy
A first look at state vaccine distribution protocols
Here is what we know about the state plans for a coronavirus vaccine
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 hot spots cool down as NYC mayoral hopefuls square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?
Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.
New York State
Politics
What’s uniting political left and right?
Democrats and Republicans are making some common cause at the state level in these crazy political times.
New York State
Politics
An early end to the census compounds fears of political manipulation
Stopping the count could lead to an inaccurate tally and a loss of congressional representation for New York.
New York State
Politics
