New York State
Politics
Politics permeates New York’s judiciary
It’s a complex road to get to the bench – one full of conflicts of interest and backroom dealings.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo investigations move forward and one-house budgets approved
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count
After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote
New York State
Politics
Assembly’s impeachment law firm raises concerns
Davis Polk, hired to lead the impeachment investigation law firm, has ties to Cuomo allies.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Eyes turn to potential Cuomo impeachment and federal aid headed to NY
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Key takeaways from reports on Cuomo’s work environment
New York magazine and The New York Times published damning pieces about alleged workplace hostility and sexism in the governor’s office.
New York City
Politics
Survey: Queens voters felt good about ranked-choice voting
A new exit poll found that a majority of respondents were at least somewhat familiar with the new system before voting.
New York State
Policy
Progressives see budget windfalls among Cuomo scandals
Even a weakened governor still has a lot of power in the executive-oriented budget process.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo confronts accusations and a new vaccine comes to New York
Rounding up the week’s political news
Healthcare
Policy
A timeline of Cuomo’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes
The governor is being criticized over the issue again. Here’s everything that has happened on it.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Here’s Cuomo’s ‘apology,’ annotated
The governor finally emerged from hiding, and he’s (hypothetically) sorry (if you were offended).
New York City
Politics
Cuomo accused of sexual harassment and no charges in Daniel Prude’s death
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
State Legislature moves to restore voting rights to parolees
The state Senate has passed the decade-old bill for the first time since its introduction
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo faces sexual harassment allegations
Former staffer Lindsey Boylan said the governor acted inappropriately with her and kissed her against her will.
New York State
Politics
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
New York City
Politics
Nursing home scandal continues and Cuomo goes on the attack
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Personality
Taxi medallion crisis hits home for one candidate
A Q&A with New York City Council hopeful Felicia Singh on her family’s experience navigating bankruptcy.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s proposed pot amendments don’t appease advocates
Activists said the governor made some welcome tweaks to his plan, but the changes didn’t go far enough.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How Cuomo’s and the Legislature’s marijuana legalization plans differ
A point-by-point guide to the competing proposals.
Criminal Justice
Policy