2024 presidential election
Opinion
Opinion: How election night went from the Super Bowl of politics to the World Series
Until four years ago, you could usually go to sleep by midnight and know who won the presidency. Now, it’s likely to be a much longer and drawn-out slugfest.
Policy
Opinion: Kamala Harris sees the ‘silver wave’ coming
The vice president is working to expand coverage of long-term care at the national level, but New Yorkers already have a potential solution: the New York Health Act.
Policy
Trump victory could doom congestion pricing, keeping city’s air unhealthy
The clock is ticking for Gov. Kathy Hochul to unpause congestion pricing before an unfriendly presidential administration kills it for good.
Energy & Environment
The future of wind power relies in part on who wins the presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris will likely embrace the clean, renewable energy source, while former President Donald Trump stymies it, according to experts.
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: Men of America, get over yourselves
A vote for Kamala Harris is not a vote just for women, but for sanity, competence, humanity and old-fashioned American ideals.
Energy & Environment
New York relies on FEMA in the aftermath of disasters. Here’s how the presidential election could change that
Project 2025 suggests a drastic reduction in FEMA aid. Harris says she plans to invest in climate resiliency.
News & Politics
Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
Cryptocurrency
What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York
Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.
2024 presidential election
The fate of the state’s abandoned oil wells may depend on the presidential election
The next president could determine whether the state receives federal money to fix Western New York’s abandoned oil wells.
Energy & Environment
Pollution-cutting measures at Hunts Point food distro center could be at the whim of the presidential election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have very different approaches to green infrastructure spending.
2024 presidential election
Democrats welcome Trump to NY, just maybe not MSG
The former president is planning his third New York campaign rally of the cycle at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27
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Heard Around Town
Paterson puts Trump on notice
At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president's chances to win another term.
Commentary
Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?
As Halloween approaches, elected leaders and political campaigns are spooked about the potential of new revelations to alter the presidential race.
News & Politics
Poll: New Yorkers view Trump more favorably than Hochul
The latest Siena College poll has the worst polling numbers yet for Gov. Kathy Hochul.
News & Politics
Brooklyn Dems host breakfast to support Harris/Walz ticket
Despite a number of high-profile no-shows, the mood in Brooklyn was buoyant.
News & Politics
Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate
The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.
Opinion
Opinion: Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm and Caribbean Americans’ dreams of change
Harris’ campaign will inspire young Black girls across the country to follow their dreams, just as Chisholm's 1972 presidential run inspired us.
DNC
Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris
The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.
DNC
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have to ‘run through the finish line’
There may be a lot of enthusiasm at the DNC, but the House minority leader said the election will still be close in November.
