New York State
Policy
Bills to help inmates and assault victims keep going nowhere
Criminal justice reform is not an end-of-session priority, but some bills may sneak through.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Paladino: Molinaro backs Trump, and the rest of the GOP should too
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino says the Marc Molinaro, the GOP's nominee against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year, is supportive of President Donald Trump - and the rest of the party should be, too.
Politics
Did New York's GOP statewide candidates vote for Trump?
The New York Republican Party settled on its four statewide candidates: Marc Molinaro, Julie Killian, Jonathan Trichter and Keith Wofford. But that show of party unity could only go so far as New York Republicans grapple with how to win races in a state where two thirds of voters disapprove of the president.
Politics
The GOP had the classier convention
The state Republican convention convened under chandeliers at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown Manhattan and dined on an abundance of steak sandwiches. Meanwhile, the Democrats held their party convention under the bright lights and frigid air conditioning of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex – and soon ran out of food at lunch.
Politics
Molinaro running on compassion and inclusion – but not Trump
Marc Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, officially earned his nomination at the state convention where the New York Republican Party unanimously approved him as its designee to take on Cuomo in November.
Politics
Five things to know about New York’s Republican convention
Who’s willing to take on some of New York's most powerful politicians? The Republican Party has struggled to find worthy candidates, but they’ll officially settle on their slate for the four statewide elected positions this week.
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill targeting ‘extreme risks’ advances in state Senate
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh forced a vote on S1733a at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The bill would allow judges to issue temporary orders prohibiting someone from buying or possessing a gun.
New York City
Politics
Why you shouldn’t open your high-rise office windows
New York City is imposing new building regulations starting next year, where all residences, even single-family homes, will have to have ventilation systems.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
It’s not just Cambridge Analytica
It’s not just Cambridge Analytica. More and more campaigns are using social media to hypertarget potential voters.
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney feels good about running for AG
A source familiar with Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s thinking told City & State that the Hudson Valley congressman is moving closer to a run, and feeling “even better” about it since Rep. Kathleen Rice is dropping out.
New York State
Politics
All New York AG candidates are "qualified"
All of the New York attorney general candidates are "qualified"
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Letitia James doesn’t want to be attorney general … yet
Why Letitia James and the biggest names opted out of the state legislative selection process.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who New York’s power players want to be the next attorney general
Who Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and others want to replace Eric Schneiderman as New York state attorney general.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Silver’s re-conviction caps roller-coaster week
Eric Schneiderman resigns and the search for his replacement in this week's headlines.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Women’s Caucus: Vance shouldn’t lead Schneiderman investigation
The New York City Council Women’s Caucus supports the appointment of Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas as a special prosecutor
Heard Around Town
Politics
Schneiderman's downfall the talk of the Met Gala
While Eric Schneiderman’s political career came crashing down, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson was enjoying the perks of his new job at the Met Gala.
New York City
Personality
Being Mexican in NYC with Carlos Menchaca
New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca became the first Mexican-American elected in the city when he won his Brooklyn seat in 2013. To mark the Cinco de Mayo celebration of Mexican culture, Menchaca talked to City & State about spending summers on a farm south of the border, the best Mexican restaurant in the city and how he has to deny working with President Donald Trump.
New York City
Politics
Keeping the faith in New York City politics
Even in New York City, there may be one religious line which politicians are not willing to cross: godlessness.
New York City
Policy