New York City
Politics
21 in ’21 kicks into high gear
The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Long early voting lines plague voters across New York
While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What not to wear while voting
Candidate merchandise is a no-go, but other political apparel is allowed.
New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 hot spots cool down as NYC mayoral hopefuls square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?
Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.
Housing
Policy
SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates
While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity
Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.
New York State
Politics
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s indictment reflects history of Democratic infighting
The intra-party Democratic dysfunction in Monroe County gives Albany a run for its money.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn’s absentee ballot debacle and NYC heads back to school
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn absentee ballot mixup could lead to voter disenfranchisement
Those who mail the wrong ballot materials risk falling through the cracks.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Can the New York City Board of Elections be reformed?
The absentee ballot mixup in Brooklyn has renewed perennial calls to overhaul the BOE.
New York State
Politics
What to know about NY’s latest absentee ballot debacle
Voters who received the wrong ballot wonder what to do. We’ve got some answers.
Criminal Justice
Policy
No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York
After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.
New York City
Politics
Corey Johnson drops mayoral bid and protests erupt for Breonna Taylor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else
Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.
New York City
Politics