New York State
Politics
The curious tale of the Holocaust education bill
A seemingly benign bill is having an awful lot of trouble getting through the New York Assembly this year.
New York State
Politics
How Democrats could sabotage Stefanik in congressional redistricting
It will not be easy, but Democratic state lawmakers hold the North Country rep’s political future in their hands.
New York State
Politics
Wage theft a top issue in final legislative stretch
Construction groups say they want key changes to bill supported by Democratic lawmakers and organized labor.
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 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.
New York State
Politics