New York State
Politics
5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor
Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.
New York State
Politics
Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?
After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.
New York State
Politics
The powers granted by Silver v. Pataki
While the governor has more control over the state budget, it’s still unclear where it becomes overreach.
New York State
Politics
Impeachment probe back on as Hochul searches for her LG
Rounding up the week’s political news
Politics
Politics
Cuomo’s outstanding civil and criminal consequences
Even though he resigned, the governor may not get away scot-free.
New York State
Politics
Investigators determined Cuomo sexually harassed women
State Attorney General Letitia James said the work “shines light on the injustice that can be present at the highest levels of government.”
Policy
Policy
Indigenous tribes taking the lead on legal weed
While the state dawdles on pot regulations, Native Americans in New York will likely begin sales before the end of the year.
Transportation
Politics
The mad dash for a new MTA leader
Cuomo didn’t get the restructuring he wanted, a rare transit loss for the governor.
Policy
Policy
Excluded worker fund regulations draw scrutiny
The Department of Labor finally released additional regulations for the $2.1 billion program that left immigrant advocates dissatisfied.
New York State
Politics
A timeline of Cuomo’s fight for political survival
It’s been a heck of a few months in state politics since a fateful Feb. 10 meeting between the governor’s aides and state lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Big outside spending didn’t always buy success in NYC’s June primaries
Eric Adams may have gotten a lot of help from super PACs, but Kathryn Garcia was propelled by newspaper endorsements.
News & Politics
Politics
Why Cuomo and Adams need each other
The governor and the probable next mayor of New York City seem interested in maintaining an alliance. We’ll see how long it will last.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘She’s one of the brave ones.’ Yuh-Line Niou’s outspoken leadership style
She came to the Legislature as an insurgent, and she hasn’t lost that attitude.
Politics
Races to watch for potential come-from-behind victories
Several NYC primaries are close enough that a second-place finisher on election night could pull ahead.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Co-campaigning controversially comes to New York
Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang are utilizing an established ranked-choice campaign strategy.
New York City
Politics