New York State
Politics
Could ConEd and PSEG Long Island be replaced?
Storm-related power outages revived talk of revoking franchises and public takeovers, but either would be slow and complicated.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The men and women behind the primary’s biggest upsets
Behind every successful candidate is a hard-working campaign manager.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Election officials look to avoid primary mishaps in November
The state will need a lot more money to make sure the general election runs smoothly.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of bad blood with former allies
Hizzoner keeps his enemies far and his friends farther.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 congressional primary election results
Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres all celebrate landmark victories.
New York State
Politics
Federal judge finds NY disenfranchised voters for Post Office error
Thousands of previously invalidated ballots in New York City now must be counted.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?
A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.
New York City
Policy
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in low-income communities of color say some advocates and legislators.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The insurgent wave that wasn’t
More challengers ran against NY congressional Democrats, but only one won.
Housing
Policy
What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
New York City
Politics
A rare summer legislative session and Sheldon Silver is headed to prison
Rounding up the week’s political news
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Marcela Mitaynes is taking the tenant tussle to Albany
The advocate for renters’ rights led the DSA’s head-spinning primary sweep.
New York City
Politics
New York City elects its first trans district leaders
Melissa Sklarz and Emilia Decaudin made history in Queens.
New York State
Politics
Meet the insurgents who are likely future Assembly members
Seven progressive challengers have toppled longtime Democratic incumbents.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections
Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.
New York State
Policy
What the 6 IDC replacements have accomplished
The freshman Democrats who toppled turncoats keep making headlines.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jessica Ramos isn’t sugarcoating anything
The no-nonsense state senator is an outspoken progressive, an adept political operator – and won’t put up with your bullshit.
New York State
Politics