New York City
Politics
Coronavirus cases continue to climb and Flanagan retires
Rounding up the week’s political news
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City’s go-to crisis manager
Kathryn Garcia talks about tackling food insecurity during the coronavirus, and her many other jobs.
New York State
Policy
Can pot legalization pass while the state reacts to the coronavirus?
Albany lawmakers still disagree with Cuomo on how to use tax revenues from pot sales.
Politics
Lentol proposes vote-by-mail for New York’s presidential primary
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol has introduced an unusual piece of legislation meant to allow every registered Democrat in the state to vote by absentee ballot to ensure that voting takes place while limiting social contact.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Federal coronavirus bill could throw a wrench in Cuomo’s budget
On top of possible restrictions on changing Medicaid, the governor could face reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus.
Education
Policy
Prospects dim for major charter school victories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to back charters, but he’s unlikely to flex his influence in the state Legislature.
New York City
Politics
Do borough presidents actually have any power?
It depends almost entirely on their personality.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
New York State
Personality
A blunt conversation with Cuomo’s pot czar
Norman Birenbaum has been heading up the governor’s efforts to legalize marijuana.
New York City
Politics
New York preps for coronavirus and hopes for Trusted Traveler Programs renewal
Rounding up the week’s political news
MTA
Personality
Meet New York City’s new Train Foster Mom
Sarah Feinberg has been tapped as the interim transit chief.
Politics
Why David Dinkins and Crystal Peoples-Stokes endorsed Bloomberg
They have more beliefs, or interests, in common than it may appear.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bloomberg plays defense again in second debate
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed somewhat better in his second presidential debate, but he was still under attack and missed some opportunities to fight back.
Housing
Policy
How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections
A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.
New York City
Personality
Could Chirlane McCray thrive as a candidate for Brooklyn borough president?
New York City’s first lady may have her husband playing second fiddle.
New York City
Politics