Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
Politics
Politics
To some of their colleagues’ chagrin, progessive legislators are normalizing activist tactics
A hunger strike to help indebted taxi drivers highlights how lawmakers are putting their organizing experience to use in office.
Politics
Politics
Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton
The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.
Politics
Politics
All eyes on Buffalo mayoral race while NYC’s contenders square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
With Kamala Harris’ visit, NY leaders hopeful for federal influx
Hochul: “Let’s spend that money here.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
After the first debate, the mayor’s race is still, unsurprisingly, Eric Adams’ to lose.
Candidates were pressed on Gifted and Talented programs, vaccine mandates and criminal justice while Republican Curtis Sliwa attempted to take just a bit of the spotlight.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?
The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.
Politics
Politics
Hochul sitting pretty in polling and Rikers inmates transferred
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Why is Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Cynthia Nixon?
The new governor is systematically paying attention to people her predecessor often ignored – or ran against.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes
Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.
Politics
Politics
Hochul’s first 45 days and de Blasio scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon
The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.
New York State
Politics
Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?
During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.
Politics
Politics
Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs
The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again
The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Why de Blasio will run for governor … and why he won’t
What’s on the mayor’s mind as he plans his next move
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
Politics
Politics
Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Politics
These NY politicos lost their elections and then ended up with some pretty fancy jobs
You win some, you lose some, you get appointed to some.
Energy & Environment
Policy