New York State
Politics
Sheldon Silver is getting out of prison
A six-year legal saga once again works in favor of the felonious former Assembly speaker.
MTA
Politics
The end of the un-scientific subway shutdown
Growing scientific research suggested disinfecting trains had little effect on spread of the coronavirus. Cuomo did it for a year anyway.
New York City
Politics
Looking at how well education combats Holocaust misinformation
A bill before state lawmakers would authorize a state study to examine how well students are learning about genocide.
New York City
Politics
How some Cuomo critics are handling the Stringer allegations
Nearly two dozen state lawmakers have endorsed the accused mayoral hopeful and called on the governor to resign.
New York State
Politics
State legislative Dems say goodbye to more of the governor’s directives
You don’t have to worry about “Cuomo chips” anymore.
New York State
Policy
Progressives are enlisting businesses in support of New York Health Act
A successful single-payer system would give employees of small businesses more access to health care.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers are extending eviction moratorium the easy way
A quick deal gives Democratic lawmakers four more months to figure out how to avoid a potential tidal wave of residential and commercial evictions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate bill would tax carbon in New York
New legislation aims to raise billions of dollars to fund a “just transition” away from fossil fuels.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pat Ryan’s got his own Green New Deal
The Ulster County executive discusses how “locality” is the differentiator in his plan for the environment and how local governments can confront climate change.
New York State
Politics
NY Legislature moves to make COVID-19 workplace rules permanent
Just when the Heroes Act takes effect depends on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s woes keep piling on
Sexual misconduct, undercounted nursing home deaths, COVID-19 vaccines and tests – and a certain book he wrote.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s polling numbers are notably not disastrous
His approval ratings are sinking, but most voters still say he should not resign.
New York State
Politics
Can a Trump Republican unseat Maloney?
Assembly Member Colin Schmitt has a record that belies claims to bipartisanship as he launches a 2022 congressional bid.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
All the allegations against Cuomo
Here are all of the women who have accused the governor of sexual harassment.
Budget
Policy
Does the state budget rise to the moment?
Vulnerable people like undocumented immigrants can still fall through the holes of an expanded safety net.
Budget
Policy
Cuomo, Legislature agree on $212B state budget
State lawmakers scored major victories on taxes, education funding and aid for undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Politics