New York State
Politics
Collins rescued the GOP in Western New York
One congressional seat and up to two state Senate seats are now firmly in Republican hands.
New York State
Politics
Milking the school lunch issue
Upstate lawmakers complain about a proposed ban on flavored milk in NYC schools.
New York State
Policy
The child welfare system could soon become fairer
People of color disproportionately face allegations of child neglect, a new bill might help in some ways but not others.
New York State
Personality
Is offshore wind the future of New York energy?
How emerging technology could help New York meet its climate goals.
New York State
Policy
New York’s climate change example
Four areas of progress that global leaders could learn about while they’re here for the UN Climate Summit.
New York State
Policy
Want to fix the traffic problem? Tear down a freeway.
New York’s highways have decimated whole cities.
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.
Policy
Will New York City get free child care?
State Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos, a freshman from Queens, introduced a new bill on Sept. 13 proposing that businesses pick up the tab through a new payroll tax that would fund the NYC Under 3 Act, which gives families a sliding scale of financial assistance for infant and toddler day care.
New York City
Politics
What Ruben Diaz Jr. learned from his father
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cited the positive attributes of his father, New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.
New York State
Personality
The junior/senior tag teams of New York politics
It helps if voters already know your name.
New York State
Policy
Will the Constitution Pipeline get built?
The fight over the controversial pipeline is heading for federal court.
New York State
Policy
How limousine safety ran out of gas
Cuomo targeted the industry after the Schoharie crash, but a push for more comprehensive changes took a back seat post-budget.
New York City
Personality
How reliable is New York City’s power grid?
Lawmakers held a hearing on the July blackouts, but they’re still waiting for answers.
New York State
Policy
Why the prevailing wage didn’t prevail
Should construction workers get paid more for projects that get tax breaks?
New York State
Politics
Everybody just has a great time at the State Fair
Elected leaders do their best to show how much fun they had.
New York City
Politics
Is eliminating gifted programs a good idea?
Experts weigh in on the proposal to reduce segregation in public schools.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Should de Blasio eliminate the gifted and talented programs?
Readers weigh in on the controversial plan to desegregate NYC schools.
New York City
Personality
What is a taxi medallion worth?
A proposed bill wants to make sure it is at least $175,000.
New York City
Politics