New York State

Politics

No IDC NY calls on Stewart-Cousins to strip Democratic defectors of seniority

No IDC NY calls on Andrea Stewart-Cousins to strip seniority from Diane Savino, David Carlucci and Simcha Felder.

Infrastructure

Policy

Andrew Cuomo's marquee attractions

The governor’s plans to revamp JFK, LaGuardia and Penn Station.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

The Greatest Showman: Are Cuomo's projects just window dressing?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rolled out one marquee project after another. But has he neglected the state’s less flashy infrastructure needs?

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

The “millionaire’s tax” may become permanent. Here’s what that means

A tax surcharge for high earners is set to expire by 2020, but a new state Senate may extend it permanently.

New York State

Policy

Chuck Schumer’s tech-friendly ties

The New York senior senator’s relationship to Facebook is scrutinized by The New York Times.

New York State

Politics

Does the NY GOP need new leadership?

Losses in last week’s elections have Flanagan and Cox’s rivals angling.

New York State

Opinion

How to avoid becoming an Albany swamp creature

The New York state Legislature has distorted many politicians’ careers, but freshman state senators have choices.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York

Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.

New York State

Policy

Did women make gains in New York legislative races?

More females were elected to the state Legislature, but there will be one fewer in the state’s House delegation.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

One year of New York aid to Puerto Rico

The state’s support for the storm-battered territory, by the numbers.

New York State

Personality

A timeline of Schneiderman's public feminism, private allegations

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led on women’s issues while his ex-girlfriends say he was beating them.

Personality

New York State

Marcos Crespo on taking Somos back to San Juan

Why the conference’s return to Puerto Rico is crucial for the diaspora.