Politics
Politics
Cuomo attorney denies impact of COVID-19 nursing home deaths on impeachment talks
Rita Glavin hasn’t directly addressed the major scandals Cuomo faced aside from sexual harassment allegations.
New York State
Politics
Jumaane Williams reassembles his old coalition
The long shot gubernatorial candidate is relying on the same supporters who didn’t get him elected statewide in 2018.
Politics
Politics
How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?
It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.
Politics
Politics
Republicans rage over tough congressional redistricting
The GOP is crying foul on new congressional lines, but their chances of getting them overturned are close to zero.
New York State
Politics
Gianaris denies gerrymandering in New York congressional map
Despite new congressional lines that clearly benefit Democrats, the state Senate’s No. 2 stands by the map.
Personality
Personality
Introducing the Eric Adams NFT
Earring, no earring, sunglasses, no sunglasses options available.
Politics
The 2022 Democratic congressional gerrymander in New York – revealed
Newly proposed redistricting plans could turn several districts blue in the 2022 midterms as Democrats fight to hold their slim majority in the U.S. House.
News & Politics
Politics
Public safety and redistricting plans top the agenda
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
New York State
Politics
The voice of the once-powerful New York GOP continues to fade
Assembly lawmakers limited debate speaking time, further restricting Republican opportunity for obstruction.
News & Politics
Politics
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver dead at 77
He was known for his political savvy, but resigned as speaker amid corruption scandal.
Policy
Policy
New York Democrats will (almost certainly) draw their own district lines after independent commission fails
Communication has broken down in the state’s first bipartisan redistricting task force.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A budget fight over Clean Slate begins
The governor expressed support for the bill but introduced her own version with a major change.
New York State
Politics
Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
Housing
Policy
Hochul proposes 421-a 2.0
The governor said she would replace the controversial tax abatement with something better, but its bones are the same
Budget
Policy
The New York executive budget by the numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.
Policy
Policy
Hundreds of New York towns opt out of pot
Many communities not allowing marijuana sales are taking a wait-and-see approach.
News & Politics
Politics