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 State
Politics
What the nationwide primaries mean for New York
What the nationwide primaries mean for New York.
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.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Updated: The race for attorney general takes shape
The race for New York's next attorney general takes shape
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
Policy
The cost of construction and the state's prevailing wage
How can New York determine a fair wage in the thriving construction industry?
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.
New York State
Policy
The other argument for recreational pot
State lawmakers tout the potential health benefits of opening marijuana up to everyone.
New York City
Politics
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Weinstein indicted
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Harvey Weinstein indicted in this week's top news.
Criminal Justice
Politics
2018 Session Countdown
Election season is heating up across the state, but there's still work to be done in Albany.
New York State
Politics
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney poised to enter attorney general race
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney plans to make an announcement early next week
New York City
Personality
Albany vs. New York City: Who fields the best basketball team?
Albany vs. New York City: Which political basketball players make each team’s starting 5?
New York State
Politics