New York State

Politics

The big issues being left unresolved in Albany

New York's legislative session will end without resolution for many hot topics.

New York City

Politics

Crowley sends "worst NYC lawmaker" to debate in his place

Rep. Joe Crowley sent Annabel Palma, ranked as one of New York City's worst councilmembers in 2016 by City & State, to debate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his place.

New York State

Politics

Peralta campaign video doesn’t mention IDC

State Sen. Jose Peralta emphasizes his experience in campaign video as he seeks re-election.

New York State

Politics

Albany kicks off last week of session by phoning it in

The end of the New York state legislative session began not with a bang, but with a whimper.

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