New York State
Opinion
The right way to do automatic voter registration
A ‘back-end’ model to automatic voter registration will have a much greater effect.
New York City
Politics
What does the New York City public advocate actually do?
The Public Advocate's office will be filled once again, here’s what Letitia James successor can expect.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Is New York’s economic development strategy working?
Amazon’s HQ2 controversy has drawn attention to New York’s economic development strategy – and proposed changes.
New York State
Opinion
End non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements
New York should protect children with compromised immune systems by ending non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
New York politicians and the actors who played them
Some of the most memorable movie and TV portrayals of New York political figures, from Michael Imperioli playing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Fred Armisen’s controversial take on then-Gov. David Paterson.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown
NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Opinion
In Amazon's wake, New York should double down on tech
New York City and state can’t ignore the fast-growing economic tech sector.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What would Cuomo’s internet sales tax do?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to collect sales tax from transactions over internet marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. Here’s how it would work.
MTA
Policy
How to get riders back on the bus
Fixing New York City's bus network could be key to rebuilding New Yorkers' faith in the city and state’s ability to deliver high-quality mass transit.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The gridlock over congestion pricing
Lawmakers are convinced congestion pricing will save the MTA, but it's unclear how useful it will actually be.
New York City
Personality
Not just Trump: New Yorkers in the White House
For President's Day, we look at presidents from New York.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Why Cuomo is so furious at Long Island Senate Dems
Gov. Andrew Cuomo feels Long Island state Senate Democrats said nothing on behalf of the Amazon deal until it was too late.
New York City Council
Politics
Amazon breaks up with NYC and sexual harassment victims speak in Albany
Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump, the state Legislature held a hearing on sexual harassment, the NYC Council dissolved Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s committee and the MTA offered some details about the new L train repair plan.
New York State
Personality
Julia Salazar isn’t taking a back seat
Julia Salazar talks about her universal rent control bill, Albany, the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, and her hopes for the future.
Technology
Policy
Upstate’s never-ending fight for broadband
A Microsoft report released earlier this week found about 8.7 million people still don’t have access to high-speed internet in New York.
New York State
Politics
Five takeaways from Albany’s sexual harassment hearing
State lawmakers question the federal and state standards in place.
New York State
Personality
5 couples who found each other in New York politics
Meet 10 of New York's lesser-known power couples this Valentine's Day, and learn all about what makes these dynamic duos great.
New York State
Personality
Robert Mujica, the money man in Albany, on congestion pricing in the state budget
State Budget Director Robert Mujica says the MTA will factor into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s upcoming budget updates.
New York City
Politics
Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Experts assess the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
New York State
Personality