New York State
Politics
Over audible protests, Hochul calls for Democratic Party unity
The New York governor sought a common enemy at the state party convention.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
With Diana Reyna, Suozzi makes a downstate ticket
The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.
New York State
Politics
Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat
Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Voters head to the polls to fill two empty Assembly seats
A vacant seat in Brooklyn promises to be the latest in a series of proxy wars that have characterized the borough.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The evolution of Carl Heastie
The Assembly speaker’s collaborative approach has prevented any progressive challengers from emerging.
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