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

New York’s 2020 congressional primary election results

Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres all celebrate landmark victories.

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 State

Politics

State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections

Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.

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

5 trans rights bills the state still has not passed

The state and nation made strides in improving transgender rights, but there are still discriminatory practices to abolish.