Andrew Cuomo

Politics

What's the Buffalo Billion trial about, again?

The pay-to-play trial against Cuomo-affiliates begins this week, here's what to know about the "Buffalo Billion" trial.

New York State

Policy

Sports betting FAQ

Everything you need to know about sports betting in New York and the legislative push to legalize it.

New York State

Policy

Other games of chance and skill on Albany's agenda

Sports betting in New York is the hot topic, but other gambling issues are also being discussed.

New York State

Policy

Is it game on for sports betting in New York?

New York lawmakers confront legal complications in the rush to allow sports betting.

New York State

Policy

Lawmakers hedging their bets on sports gambling legislation

New York lawmakers weigh in on the likelihood of tackling legalized sports betting before the end of session.

New York State

Politics

What to expect from the final week of the state legislative session

As the New York legislative session draws to a close, education, sports betting, and gun control remain unresolved.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

A lawsuit, a bus tour and a budget deal

New York Attorney General files a lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, Governor Andrew Cuomo goes on a bus tour, a NYCHA settlement is reached and New York City has a budget deal in this week's top news.

Donald Trump

Policy

Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump

New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's lawsuit builds towards a possible criminal case against Donald Trump, and if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.

New York City

Opinion

Why New York should eliminate cash bail for smaller crimes

Race, wealth and geography should not determine whether someone is free or locked up.

New York State

Policy

After a milestone, lack of progress

Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.

New York City

Policy

Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?

New York City politicians want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.

New York City

Personality

New York pols' coming out stories

How New York’s LGBT politicians revealed their sexuality, and what it meant for their politics

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Cuomo’s gun proposal is stuck in the Senate. But would it matter?

Andrew Cuomo's "red flag" gun proposal wouldn't prevent most of the gun crimes in the state.

New York City

Power Lists

The Pride Power 50

Recognizing 50 individuals in the LGBT community who are key players in the world of New York politics and government.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

How the state Senate became unblocked

Why New York's political parties agreed to get legislation moving again.

New York City

Politics

Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race

Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race in this week's top political news.

New York City

Policy

A guide to the controversy around NYC’s specialized high schools

An explainer on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed change to admissions for New York City's specialized high schools and why it has triggered strong opposition.