Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Are Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for the MTA subways a good idea?

Experts weigh in on the surprise L train plan, who controls the MTA and a new congestion pricing push.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s 2019 budget address, by the numbers

Breaking down Andrew Cuomo's 2019 budget address by what he wants to spend on education, health care, subways and more.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Andrew Cuomo and the curse of the third term

Will single-party control allow the governor to avoid the pitfalls that plagued his long-serving predecessors?

New York State

Policy

New York makes moves against restrictive voting laws

New York Democratic lawmakers say newly-passed voter reform laws are just the beginning.

New York City

Politics

Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire

New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?

If Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature want to expand voting access and enable more participation, some reforms will work better than others, voting rights experts say. Based on data in other states, here is a ranking of potential reforms – from most to least effective at increasing the size and diversity of the electorate.

New York City

Politics

Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.

Education

Personality

Behind the Board of Regents’ request for $2.1 billion in school aid

Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa explains their request for $2.1 billion in school aid.

Bill de Blasio

Opinion

How Bill de Blasio seeking the national spotlight backfires

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts in seeking the national spotlight often backfire, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo is better at looking like he’s doing his day job.

New York City

Politics

No L train shutdown, Fair Fares and Cuomo’s inauguration

Jeff Klein gets a new job, Bill de Blasio and Corey Johnson outline Fair Fares and Andrew Cuomo saves the day for L train riders.

MTA

Policy

What the L?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his inaugural address on Ellis Island on Tuesday evening. Here are four takeaways from the speech, including the governor’s focus on the president, his own prospects of running for president, and – of course – his latest video presentation.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

New York political predictions for 2019

What bills will the Democratic state Legislature pass? Will Amazon’s new office in Queens move forward – as is? Who will be New York City’s next public advocate? We reached out to a half dozen New York experts and insiders for their political predictions for 2019.

Donald Trump

Policy

Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine

Barbara Underwood was never supposed to be New York’s attorney general, but since stepping into the role in May, Underwood has racked up a record that many Democratic state attorneys general would envy.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The best New York political journalism of 2018

It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.