New York City
Personality
Watch: Jumaane Williams, Ruben Diaz Jr. beatbox and rap together
The candidates are both looking for higher office.
New York City
Politics
Bombs sent to Clintons’ home, other New York spots
The Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle in Manhattan was evacuated after a pipe bomb was sent through the mail to the CNN offices on Wednesday morning. Similar bombs were sent to the Westchester County home of former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, as well as the Washington, D.C., home of former President Barack Obama.
New York City
Politics
Updated: Categorizing the candidates to be NYC’s next public advocate
Categorizing the candidates to be New York City’s next public advocate.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for in the Cuomo-Molinaro debate
Viewers can learn a lot about the candidates and the future of New York state.
Donald Trump
Politics
Tweets show Molinaro cozying up to the Trumps
Tweets show Molinaro cozying up to the Trumps, while the Republican gubernatorial nominee has sought to distance himself from the president.
New York City Council
Politics
BIDs say commercial rent regulation bill is bad for business
New York City's business improvement district association comes out against the Small Business Jobs Survival Act.
New York City
Policy
Facing a doctor shortage, NYC looks to Grenada
New York City is facing a doctor shortage. NYC’s struggling public hospitals look to a controversial med school in the Caribbean.
New York City
Politics
New name for top NYC fundraising firm
Nashban Mansur, who has consulted for some big names in New York City politics, is now Culver Place Strategies and fully LGBT owned.
Politics
The WFP is still challenging Democrats in eight legislative races
The Working Families Party have endorsed candidates who are competing against Democrats, though most are not campaigning.
New York City
Policy
Which New York City Council member is under investigation?
The New York City Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics met Thursday morning as it pursues a new investigation into “disorderly behavior” by a member of the legislative body – and so far, the lawmaker’s name is being kept secret.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power
Depending on if, and how soon Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, he may be one of the nine justices deciding Gamble v. United States, a case that could bar New York from prosecuting crimes that already have been tried at the federal level.
Politics
James calls on GOP rival to release tax returns in attorney general race
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, the Democratic nominee for state attorney general, called on Republican rival Keith Wofford to make public his tax returns.
New York State
Politics
Bosnian ads, turning on fellow Dems, and other ways to ride the blue wave
New York Democrats are thinking outside the usual box to win a ticket to Washington.
New York City
Personality
Zellnor Myrie's fight is not over
An interview with Democratic state Senate candidate Zellnor Myrie.
Politics
How to run a party machine: A playbook
Following these eight simple rules, Democratic county committee leaders limit participation, consolidate decision-making and maintain control of the party machine.
Politics
Rory Lancman launches bid for Queens district attorney
New York City Councilman Rory Lancman has officially launched his run for Queens district attorney, promising to bring progressive reforms to an office that has been run by the same prosecutor for more than a quarter century.
Rikers Island
Policy
Akeem Browder, brother of Kalief, disappointed in de Blasio’s bail response
Akeem Browder, brother of Kalief Browder, criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lukewarm response to a foundation plan to bail out women and minors in New York City.
Politics
Zeldin features Estonian lighthouse in ad about Long Island
Republican congressman is emphasizing protection of local environment
Andrew Cuomo
Politics