Gun Control
Policy
Supreme Court strikes down New York’s concealed carry law
The court ruled in favor of two upstate men who argued the state’s restrictions on who can carry a gun outside their home infringed upon their Second Amendment rights.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2022 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor
Here’s who’s supporting who in what has become a very interesting race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the New York Democratic Assembly lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
Races to watch on primary day – and their opponents aren’t all coming from the left.
New York State
Politics
Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
New York State
Politics
The Working Families Party is looking to oust seven Assembly Democratic incumbents
The party’s nine-candidate slate is emphasizing tenants’ rights, health care and climate.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two is better than one for these ultracampaigners in the Assembly
They’re bringing back running for multiple offices in the same election cycle.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Real estate campaign cash causes clash in west side Assembly race
Two candidates running for the 75th Assembly District are calling on fellow candidate Layla Law-Gisiko to return contributions from a billionaire mogul.
New York State
Politics
How Kathy Hochul won her first legislative session
The governor checked off nearly all the goals from her January State of the State address.
New York State
Politics
Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Antonio Delgado has a new constituency
A Q&A with the new lieutenant governor, campaigning in Harlem.
New York State
Politics
Hochul on the defensive, but largely unscathed in her first debate
The governor fought off attacks from her opponents while highlighting the achievements from her short time in office.
New York State
Policy
Here’s some of the major legislation New York passed in the end of the legislative session
After addressing abortion, cryptocurrency and guns, members of the state Senate and Assembly now must shift gears to prepare for elections.
Policy
Policy
Making broadband internet connections to New York’s hardest-to-reach places
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1.4 billion ConnectALL initiative is aiming to boost speeds and incentivize new fiber optic cable installations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Antonio Delgado releases first TV ad, a month ahead of the primary
The new lieutenant governor is relying on video, while avoiding forums and debates.
Politics
Politics
Maloney v. Nadler: Who would have thought?
Both are about to slug it out to decide who stays in Congress.
Gun Control
Policy
What have New York lawmakers done to prevent gun violence this year?
State legislators, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, have responded to mass shootings and the proliferation of illegal guns by introducing a variety of gun control policies and proposals.
New York State
Politics
“We battled to get that food store:” What the Tops supermarket meant to Buffalo’s Black community
The racist mass shooting has left a deep scar at a symbol of resilience on the city’s East Side.
New York State
Policy
Kidney donation bill stuck in Assembly “traffic jam”
Advocates claimed the legislation could lead to 100 more donors every year, with just a $1 million annual cost for the state.
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes raising age to purchase AR-15 rifle to 21
Both in Texas and Buffalo, 18-year-old men legally purchased these semiautomatic rifles before their attacks.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics