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.

New York State

Politics

Who could replace Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney?

If Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney wins the attorney general primary, Democrats would have to find a replacement candidate for Congress.

New York State

Opinion

Pension politics puts solvency at risk

Taxpayers may be on the hook if pension returns don’t meet high expectations.

New York State

Policy

Despite scandals, ethics reforms are going nowhere fast

In New York, it’s the same old song on campaign finance reform, closing the LLC loophole.

New York State

Policy

Workers left in the lurch

New York labor legislation faces long odds in the GOP-controlled state Senate.

Immigration

Opinion

Crowley: Put ICE back on its leash

A new bill introduced by Rep. Joe Crowley and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand would dismantle Trump’s deportation machine.

New York State

Politics

Can New York circumvent Trump’s pardon power?

It would require a change in state law, but New York prosecutors have jurisdiction over many of Donald Trump’s activities.