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New York City

NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit

At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.

New York State

A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York

Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy

News & Politics

Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats

Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.

Heard Around Town

Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start

The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.

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Policy

Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail

If you still have any questions about the state Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve hopefully got you covered.

Policy

Will a new president jumpstart the transition to electric vehicles in New York, or let it stall?

Charging infrastructure is gradually being built in New York, but consumers are still not quite convinced they can get anywhere in the state in an electric car.

Policy

NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act

Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.

Policy

A critical federal agency that helps prepare for flooding could be at risk

Most New Yorkers may not know what NOAA is, but it plays a crucial role in protecting residents from severe storms – and its fate is in the hands of the next president

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New York State

The best 2024 “I Voted” stickers in New York

Since the success of the Ulster County spider, more counties are conducting design contests for their stickers.

New York City

New York City officials plan to take on the marathon

They’ll be running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs.

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Heard Around Town

New York Liberty gets their moment along Canyon of Heroes

The 2024 WNBA Champions marched alongside politicians, public servants and adoring fans under a sea of paper in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.

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Power Lists

The 2024 Upstate Power 100

The New York leaders revitalizing Rust Belt cities and reimagining rural regions.

Publisher's Section

The 2024 NYC 40 Under 40

The rising stars of city politics and government.

Upstate

The 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100

Movers and shakers from Westchester County to Ulster County.

Power Lists

The 2024 Long Island Power 100

The power players in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: What government can do

During my administration, the state completed numerous infrastructure projects on time and under budget – a testament to what a competent government can accomplish.

Opinion

Opinion: Endorsement-gate and the slow death of daily newspapers

The recent controversial decisions by the owners of The Washington Post and LA Times remind us of the growing pileup of publications owned by failing hobbyist media magnates

Opinion

Opinion: Are Latinos becoming the next ‘white American’ voters?

It’s essential for Democrats to understand the real reasons that Latino voters are increasingly drawn to Donald Trump.

Opinion

Opinion: A long overdue response to groundwater flooding in Southeast Queens

A proposed City Council resolution would help affected residents make their homes more resilient to flooding.