Interviews & Profiles
Personality
George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG
The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.
New York State
Politics
How chapter amendments are helping Gov. Kathy Hochul keep legislators happy
Requesting changes to legislation helps any governor avoid vetoes that might antagonize the state Legislature.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor
A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.
Politics
Politics
The developing storylines at Somos
A few narratives are emerging from the Democratic conclave in Puerto Rico.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked
The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
Politics
Politics
The People vs. Andrew Cuomo is now officially a thing
A criminal complaint against the former governor complicates any attempts for him to stage a political comeback.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor
The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.
Politics
Politics
To some of their colleagues’ chagrin, progessive legislators are normalizing activist tactics
A hunger strike to help indebted taxi drivers highlights how lawmakers are putting their organizing experience to use in office.
Housing
Policy
Progressives score another upstate win on good cause eviction
Newburgh has become the latest city to adopt the tenant protections which have stalled at the state level.
Politics
Politics
Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton
The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.
New York State
Politics
QUIZ: How well do you know Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Which one is a former reality TV star? Which one helped keep state Senate Republicans in power?
Personality
Personality
The spirit of mutual aid endures among Puerto Ricans
In New York and on the island, community support and self-reliance help fill the gaps left by those in power.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Why is Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Cynthia Nixon?
The new governor is systematically paying attention to people her predecessor often ignored – or ran against.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes
Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon
The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again
The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rossana Rosado on serving the immigrant community
The secretary of state describes the responsibility of being one of the most powerful Latinas in New York.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics