Politics
Politics
Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment
The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.
New York State
Politics
Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback
The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.
Budget
Policy
Hochul prepares for the post-budget tango
Unlike her predecessor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to passing items from her agenda outside the budget.
Personality
Personality
Buy the New York government building of your dreams (not really)
We’ve spent a lot of time on Zillow during the pandemic.
New York City
Politics
Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement
They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?
The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.
Politics
Politics
New poll has rosy numbers for Cuomo
The former governor was just about tied with Gov. Kathy Hochul when voters were asked who they would choose in 2022.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Going to the wrong polling place might not mark the end for your ballot
A dozen election commissioners back a bill in the Assembly to change when affidavit ballots get thrown out.
Health Care
Policy
Will this be the year New York extends public insurance to undocumented people?
Amid an energetic campaign to get it passed, the “Coverage for All” bill has advanced further than ever in the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
NY GOP officially backs Zeldin for governor in 2022
Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin has long been considered the front-runner, but opponents promise a serious primary.
New York State
Politics
At convention, NY GOP awkwardly backs both Trump and Ukraine
Party Chair Nick Langworthy likened Ukraine’s civilian resistance to the GOP’s struggle, while he invoked a Putin-friendly former president.
Policy
Policy
Hochul lifts mask mandate for schools
Starting Wednesday, students and teachers won’t have to remain masked in class.
Politics
Politics
The GOP race for governor gets interesting and NY protects against cyberattacks
Rounding up the week’s political news
Housing
Policy
Hochul’s reversal on granny flats is an exercise in compromise
The new governor wanted to increase housing density in the suburbs through the budget, but she changed course after getting negative reactions from the ‘burbs.
New York State
Politics
WFP vs the machine take two
The Working Families Party is running a candidate against the Democratic pick in a Brooklyn special election
New York State
Politics
