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Is the NY Democratic Party ready to stop ignoring renters?
After a rough election cycle focused on crime and abortion, the state with the most renters in the country might be pivoting to housing at last.
New York City
Policy
Strategies for solving homelessness in New York City and across the U.S.
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
New York City
Policy
As homeownership rates decline in New York City, could community land trusts be an answer?
Skyrocketing housing prices and rents have advocates looking to separate housing from investing.
Health Care (Archived)
Personality
SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic
President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.
Politics
On Long Island, a supposedly safe Democratic district is still reeling from the 2021 red wave
The open race to replace Rep. Kathleen Rice lays bare Democrats’ vulnerabilities – and divides.
New York State
Updated
Politics
2022 primaries: Who’s running for Congress in New York
Looking at every House race across the Empire State – which could be key to which party controls Congress.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Juan Ardila: ‘When the left organizes, we win’
One of the two leftists to win an Assembly primary, Ardila talked election strategy, housing policy and reaching across the ideological spectrum.
Politics
New disclosures reveal New York City elected officials’ finances, potential conflicts
But Mayor Eric Adams leaving out his co-op for years shows they’re an incomplete picture, at best.
New York State
Politics
Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
News & Politics
Politics
Here are some of the New York candidates hoping to launch a political comeback in 2022
“There’s still a pull.” Multiple familiar faces are hoping to revive their careers as elected officials.
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New York State
Politics
Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Eric Adams wants NYC to be a 'city of yes.' Dan Garodnick has to figure that out.
The City Planning Commission chair talked with City & State about One45 in Harlem, NIMBYism and member deference.
Personality
Personality