New York State
Politics
Speculation continues about who could replace Jay Jacobs
At an informal meeting, state Democratic Committee members floated state Sen. Jessica Ramos' name - and Rep. Adriano Espaillat is in the mix too, sources say.
New York State
Politics
More than a third of NY’s congressional delegation won’t be returning in 2023. Is that bad for the state?
The loss of 10 incumbents to redistricting and retirement means New York is losing some influential representatives, but there’s power to gain too.
News & Politics
Personality
Richard Gottfried closes the book on more than half a century in office
The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement
Policy
Policy
Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails
The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.
News & Politics
Politics
AOC says taxing billionaires might have saved Twitter
All of New York’s most online politicians are tweeting sayonara
News & Politics
Politics
How Trump 2024 could be radioactive for New York Republicans
Republican electeds run the gambit in their support for Trump’s presidential ambitions, but experts agree they should steer clear from the former president’s campaign launch.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor's note: Turkey giveaways are as important as ever
Rising costs mean more constituents will be hoping for a free bird this year.
Policy
Policy
E-bike battery fires spike spurs New York City Council to rethink regulation
Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.
News & Politics
Politics
GOP scores on Long Island and Hudson Valley and statewide incumbents hang on
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems feel extra weird about partying at Somos this year, after lackluster general
“There’s a lot of important soul-searching for folks to do.”
News & Politics
Politics
State legislative elections spell disappointment for Brooklyn Democrats
Is southern Brooklyn the Democratic Party’s forgotten step-child?
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul won her election, but at what cost?
Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.
News & Politics
Politics
Reviewing Lee Zeldin’s focus on crime in New York City
A fact check on the Congress member and GOP candidate for governor’s strongest talking point.
News & Politics
Politics
AOC and the Jan. 6 insurrectionist that doesn’t have a chance of beating her
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is likely to cruise her way to victory against Tina Forte, a small business owner who was at the riot and helped promote the conspiracy theories that led up to that day.
Immigration
Politics
Asylum-seekers face legal challenges and backlogs in New York City
A struggling court system and shortage of legal assistance has left some newly arrived migrants floundering in the complicated process of applying for asylum.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus’ reelection is in danger – but some Brooklyn Democrats aren’t eager to help
A former Democrat Alec Brook-Krasny is challenging her for the seat in a purple Assembly district plagued by petty drama.
News & Politics
Politics
Hudson Valley Republicans are framing the fentanyl crisis as a border issue. Experts say that’s inaccurate.
Tying the opioid epidemic to sanctuary policies may be an effective political strategy, but calling them the main driver of the opioid crisis is false.
News & Politics
Politics
All eyes on the governor’s race and marking 10 years since Sandy
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hillary Clinton to be special guest at Hochul rally
The former state Senator and First Lady will join
News & Politics
Politics