Letitia James and the great non-campaign, campaign speech

The state attorney general won’t say if she’s running for governor, but a speech to business leaders sure sounded like she might

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 29, 2021

Hochul says she is open to decriminalizing sex work

Advocates for two competing bills are vying for the new governor’s attention on the controversial issue.

• By Zach Williams
• September 24, 2021

Food delivery workers won new protections in New York City. Can the state keep up?

The historic legislation guaranteed ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers minimum pay, but statewide reforms are harder to come by.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 24, 2021

NYC progressives fundraise for India Walton

Three upcoming events aim to help the Buffalo Democratic mayoral candidate build up her warchest.

• By Jasmine Sheena
• September 24, 2021

Protecting NYC 20 years after 9/11

A look at the controversial counterterrorism efforts that reshaped the NYPD and whether it was all worth it.

• By Gabe Ponce de León
• September 6, 2021

Jamaal Bailey’s shaking up the Bronx Dems

With a majority female City Council representation, could the old boys club be gone?

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 25, 2021

COVID-19 concerns and mixed MTA updates

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 23, 2021

Why Cuomo and Adams need each other

The governor and the probable next mayor of New York City seem interested in maintaining an alliance. We’ll see how long it will last.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 19, 2021

4 things to know about the FY 2022 New York City budget

• By Jeff Coltin
• June 30, 2021

COVID-19 delta variant looms as NY reopens

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has heralded this season as the “Summer of New York City,” in which the five boroughs will come roaring back from their pandemic-induced slumber, but the highly contagious new delta variant of COVID-19 threatens the mayor’s vision for the city.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• June 30, 2021