Politics
Cory Booker, Jesse Jackson back Michael Blake for Congress
Assemblyman Michael Blake's congressional campaign has been endorsed by a trio of national black leaders – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
New York State
Politics
Two ex-cons and a former IDCer hope to return to Albany
Stevenson, Monserrate and Hamilton are attempting political comebacks.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Yvette Clarke’s epic reelection battle
The Brooklyn congresswoman faces opponents to her right and her left.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who’s endorsing who in the Queens borough president race
Five candidates are vying to replace Melinda Katz.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The protest primary
The movement against racism and police brutality has reshaped the electoral landscape.
Politics
Challengers blast Vance’s push to jail looters
Five Manhattan DA candidates criticize the incumbent’s ‘latest harmful political stunt.’
New York City
Policy
How NYPD officers are blocking accountability
Covered badge numbers, body cameras turned off and a state law impede transparency.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?
The NYC mayor isn’t going to resign – but the last week will hurt his legacy.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
WFP’s new leader for a new age
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s double standard on police brutality
The NYC mayor thinks Minneapolis should do what New York didn’t.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer’s roadmap to a balanced budget
Comptroller said the city is avoiding cuts ‘out of laziness’ and borrowing is a last resort.
New York City
Politics
What’s safe now? A City Councilman tries to answer.
Mark Levine, the Health Committee chairman, releases a guide on the risks of different activities.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
An update on the upstarts challenging House veterans
We featured 6 young candidates last fall. How are they doing?
New York City
Personality
Ex-parks chief slams beach, pool closures
Former NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe says the decision is shortsighted.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Coronavirus limits Seawright’s options after losing ballot spot
The state’s highest court stripped the assemblywoman of the Democratic line.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?
Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?
New York State
Politics
Where are the ex-IDC members now?
Most of the controversial state senators lost reelection bids in 2018.
New York State
Politics
Could a former IDC’er go to D.C. as a Democrat?
State Sen. David Carlucci has thrived, despite having been aligned with the GOP. Now he may replace Rep. Nita Lowey.
New York City
Politics
Shea gives Barbot the benefit of doubt, but will de Blasio?
NYC Health Commissioner insults NYPD, but she was provoked.
New York City
Politics