New York State
Politics
NY Dem party chair: progressives doomed swing-district candidates
Jay Jacobs says the political left gave the GOP an opening in key races, but progressives argue evidence is absent.
New York State
Politics
Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?
The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.
New York State
Policy
Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach
Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.
Politics
Politics
How can New York change its court culture?
Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.
New York State
Politics
COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes
Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.
New York State
Politics
Five state issues to watch post-2020
Democratic pickups in November could jumpstart some outstanding bills before the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
A state Senate supermajority could force NY leftward
Democrats are on the cusp of winning power over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto.
Politics
Politics
AOC’s Twitch adventure is a lesson for other electeds
The Queens representative played video games online to get out the vote.
New York State
Politics
What’s uniting political left and right?
Democrats and Republicans are making some common cause at the state level in these crazy political times.
Donald Trump
Politics
Why is there now limited praise for Jared Kushner?
Success is relative when it comes to assessing the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
Politics
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s indictment reflects history of Democratic infighting
The intra-party Democratic dysfunction in Monroe County gives Albany a run for its money.
New York City
Politics
Critics slam NYC City Hall furloughs
Some call the move an empty gesture, indicative of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lazy leadership.
Donald Trump
Politics
NYC leaders slammed in RNC speeches
Republican speakers blamed Mayor Bill de Blasio for the recent uptick in violence and the city’s general unrest.
New York City
Politics
The end of the Bronx boys’ club
Female insurgents have the potential to completely reshape the foundation of the borough’s politics.
New York State
Politics
Revisiting Geraldine Ferraro on the eve of Biden’s big choice
Democrats’ last female VP pick was from Queens and she gets a bad rap from political insiders.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?
A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.
Donald Trump
Politics
Citing NY, Trump floats delaying presidential election
The president claimed recent failures show absentee ballots are an ineffective and “fraudulent” way to conduct elections.
Politics
Politics
Should protests be allowed during COVID-19?
Outrage over social distancing arrests could loosen restrictions on organizing protests.
New York State
Politics
Politicians answer the call to fight COVID-19
Current and former officials drop what they’re doing and join the battle.
New York City
Politics