New York State
Politics
Poll: The Democrats’ legislative deluge
Which bills could backfire? And what policy fights are looming?
New York City
Politics
Committee assignment gives Ocasio-Cortez a platform for her agenda
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seat on the House Financial Services Committee is a perch from which to fight Wall Street.
New York City
Politics
Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders
Progressives run the first week of Albany action, no one is running the MTA and there's plenty of unpopular presidential contenders running in This Week's Headlines.
New York State
Politics
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen New York lawmakers early "wins."
New York City
Opinion
What the most unequal state taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Living in New York has taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that big tax hikes on the rich would mitigate the state’s worst problems.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.
How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.
New York State
Politics
What is Kirsten Gillibrand’s path to victory?
Experts weigh in on New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
New York State
Politics
Meet New York’s newest members of Congress
The 5 freshmen reps are already making their mark.
New York City
Policy
New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops
How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Kirsten Gillibrand and the other New Yorkers eyeing 2020
Can she win? And how would she fare against in-state rivals?
New York State
Personality
African-Americans who made political history in New York
From Edward A. Johnson and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Letitia James.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo’s budget proposal, the shutdown that wasn't and Gillibrand 2020
Andrew Cuomo unveils his budget proposal, the L train shutdown that wasn't and Kirsten Gillibrand enters the fray
Ethics
Politics
Cuomo’s about-face on contracting oversight only goes so far
Gov. Andrew Cuomo omitted several proposed reforms and proposed a vaguely defined database of deals.
New York State
Policy
A tech surge for Syracuse
A project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” which will be focused on tech-related priorities.
New York State
Opinion
It’s time to reform New York’s machine-controlled judicial system
State Senate Democrats should lead the way in fixing how we pick judges.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era
Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s 2019 budget address, by the numbers
Breaking down Andrew Cuomo's 2019 budget address by what he wants to spend on education, health care, subways and more.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics