New York City
Politics
Andy King faces penalties and an about-face on public campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Andy King’s checkered past
The New York City Councilman’s questionable ethics date back to at least 2013.
New York State
Politics
Who’s running for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat
Three Democrats are already in the race, which may draw Republican attention too.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting would affect the NYC 2021 mayoral race
Candidates might be incentivized to reach beyond their base.
New York State
Politics
The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting
The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.
New York State
Politics
Rampage leaves four homeless men dead and Nita Lowey to retire
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Who knows about the charter revision proposals?
A month from the election, groups are trying to inform a disengaged public.
New York State
Politics
Ridiculously specific ways Hollywood gets NY politics wrong
Since when do paparazzi care about state Senate candidates?
New York City
Policy
Are Meatless Mondays healthy?
The options may not be inherently healthier, but are part of a more nutritious program.
New York State
Policy
New York shows growth in the clean energy industry
The trends are positive, but there’s still room for improvement.
New York State
Policy
A light at the end for the Gateway tunnel
Trump is determined not to fund the project. Can NY and NJ make it happen anyway?
New York State
Politics
De Blasio drops out and flavored e-cigarettes banned
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Ethics
Personality
Updated: Ex-state Sen. Marty Golden’s brushes with controversy
Brooklyn Republican state Sen. Marty Golden's campaign office manager approved the controversial appearance of outspoken misogynist and Islamophobic pundit and activist Gavin McInnes at a Manhattan Republican club.
MTA
Politics
The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released the broad strokes of its next five year Capital Program this week. At $51.5 billion, the 2020-2024 plan is the MTA’s most expensive to date, and about $20 billion more expensive than the previous one. In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we looked at the initial proposal and what it means for New York’s beleaguered transit systems.
New York State
Policy