Politics
Why some New York members of Congress are against Pelosi
Despite the state’s progressive reputation, its moderates may oppose the first woman House Speaker returning to power.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Peters dismissed, Flanagan holds on and NYCHA plan denied
The race for New York City public advocate started to take shape, Mark Peters is fired, John Flanagan keeps his Republican leadership position in the state Senate and there's no deal for NYCHA in this week's political news.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council didn’t mind being cut out before
The state has bypassed the New York City Council many times before for large development projects.
New York State
Politics
Does the NY GOP need new leadership?
Losses in last week’s elections have Flanagan and Cox’s rivals angling.
MTA
Personality
Lhota’s troubled tenure
Joe Lhota’s stint as MTA boss was marred with controversy and missteps.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York
Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
2018 general elections: The too-close-to-call list
The New York races for House and state Senate that are still up in the air.
New York State
Politics
State Senate general election results 2018
Democrats have won enough seats to secure single-party rule in New York.
New York State
Politics
The blue wave that swamped the state Senate Republicans
Democrats won an impressive majority in the state Senate. Can they keep it?
New York State
Politics
New York House general election results 2018
How Democrats perform in the Empire State will signal whether the party can take the House.
New York State
Politics
Riding congressional coattails to the state Senate
Candidates on both side of the aisle could benefit from surges in voter turnout inspired by congressional races
New York State
Politics
Why Liuba can’t lose
Democrat Liuba Grechen Shirley may not be able to knock off Rep. Peter King, but she’s impressed her party.
Politics
Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting WFP and continued support for Crowley
Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting for Working Families Party and someone's still campaigning for Joe Crowley
Politics
Previewing New York's most competitive congressional races
New York congressional districts that are currently in play, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Bombs in New York and a governor’s debate
Pipe bombs were sent to a number of prominent Democrats and progressives across the country, including several in New York, and to CNN’s Columbus Circle headquarters.
New York State
Politics
Why Democrats have a chance to replace state Sen. John DeFrancisco
Sen. John DeFrancisco wanted to run for governor. Now Democrats want his district.
New York City
Policy
What it means to be a ‘Dreamer’
Assembly candidate Catalina Cruz has said she would be New York’s first ‘Dreamer’ in office.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
