Politics
What impeachment means for House members in swing districts
Party line votes could endanger New York incumbents, but it’s a long time until November 2020.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot
They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Beyond legalization: More questions surrounding recreational pot
From CBD to criminal justice.
Long Island
Politics
Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty
What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg's unpopularity soars and impeachment proceedings ramp up
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s impeachment advances and changes on the way for campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Personality
Third parties aren’t going down without a fight
Conservative Chairman Gerard Kassar on the state’s new ballot requirements.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
When the new campaign finance recommendations actually take effect
The proposals from a state commission are binding Jan. 1, but won’t be felt for months or years.
New York City
Opinion
Keep Robert Moses’ name on Long Island
Robert Moses State Park already has the perfect name for a notoriously segregated region.
New York City
Personality
Fixing upstate’s transportation infrastructure
State lawmakers want more funding for roads and bridges in the next capital plan.
New York State
Policy
New York should brace for complicated campaign finance system
Many of the changes likely to be implemented are largely unprecedented
New York City
Politics
Maloney’s new post, Bloomberg’s filing and Cuomo’s JCOPE headache
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council staff unionization bid could be a game-changer
Few organization efforts by legislative employees have succeeded.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Roger Stone’s conviction, Peter King’s retirement, National Grid’s dilemma
Trump loyalist Roger Stone was convicted, Rep. Peter King announced his retirement and Gov. Andrew Cuomo went after National Grid.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.
New York City
Politics
The 2019 election and New York City gets a new top cop
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly
New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics