Long Island

Politics

Newsday: State helped cover up toxic plume

A new investigation reveals how the government made a Long Island disaster worse.

New York State

Policy

Where do nearby states stand on recreational marijuana?

New York and its neighbors want to make sure they’re all on the same page before they pass anything.

Education

Politics

Richard Carranza’s rough new year

New York City schools have been making news for the wrong reasons.

New York City

Politics

What happens now with the New York City Council union

Organizers hit a milestone on Monday, but they still have a long road ahead.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Fight over marijuana tax revenue ramps up again for budget season

How to spend marijuana money will likely be the most difficult debate during legalization negotiations.

Campaigns & Elections

Personality

Mark Levine has 1.7 million handshakes to go

The New York City councilman wants to meet every Manhattanite during his run for borough president.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform

They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.