New York State
Politics
The other voting option for November
Early voting provides an alternative to New Yorkers weary of both absentee ballots and voting in person on Election Day
Education
Policy
New York City falls short on special education planning
Plans for schooling in a pandemic is hard, but mistakes with special education can have dire consequences.
New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan district attorney 2021 Democratic primary candidates
There are nine challengers to Cyrus Vance Jr., but will the incumbent run for reelection?
New York State
Personality
New York’s new top education official on reopening schools
Interim Education Commissioner Betty Rosa talks about her new role and how to adapt to the coronavirus era.
New York State
Politics
NY’s unresolved election mess
New York has taken steps to fix the problems that arose in the June primary, but still has more work to do.
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