New York City

Policy

Long-awaited Kingsbridge National Ice Center nears deal

After years of delays, financing for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is close to complete.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomoland crises, Collins keeps running and an ex-IDC candidate concedes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced crises in a continued controversy over a campaign mailer and Joe Percoco's sentencing, while Rep. Chris Collins is now running for another term while under indictment and state Sen. David Valesky conceded defeat in his primary.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo rallied for Democrats in tossup races. But they were kept off stage.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rally to win the House and state Senate kept candidates in key races on the sidelines.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo's anti-Nixon mailer: A timeline

In a steady drum beat of allegations getting closer and closer to Gov. Andrew Cuomo himself, the New York Post reported late Wednesday night that Cuomo’s top campaign brass were aware of an inflammatory mailer sent by the New York state Democratic Party against Cuomo’s primary challenger, Cynthia Nixon.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

She waited. Will good things come to Andrea Stewart-Cousins?

With the IDC out of the way, the state Senate may finally be Andrea Stewart Cousins'.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Does Cynthia Nixon’s loss kill the WFP?

Now that Cynthia Nixon has lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary, the Working Families Party must decide what it will do about its ballot line for governor.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Jeff Klein, architect of the IDC, deposed at 58

Jeffrey Klein, a state senator in the Democratic Party for nearly 15 years who created the Republican-aligned Independent Democratic Conference, or IDC, was defeated on Thursday in the 34th state Senate District primary in the Bronx. He was 58 years old.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo’s winning ticket, ex-IDC losses and the Salazar saga continues

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s winning ticket, ex-IDC members primary losses and the Julia Salazar saga continues.

New York City

Politics

Why did progressives outperform the polls?

The lefty candidates in statewide races did better than polling had indicated

New York State

Politics

Maloney spends his way to defeat in the AG race

Sean Patrick Maloney was a fundraising juggernaut in the race, pulling in more than $755,000 in just the last two weeks of the race.

New York City

Politics

Voters to Albany: We’re watching you

The establishment took a hit during New York's state primaries – and not just in the IDC contests.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Letitia James – and the establishment – win Democratic AG race

New York City Public Advocate Letitia James fought off criticism that she was too close to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and comfortably won the Democratic primary for state attorney general on Thursday.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New York’s 2018 statewide primary results

New York Democratic gubernatorial, lieutenant governor and attorney general primary results.

New York City

Politics

Key statewide and state legislative primary races to watch

Cuomo-Nixon, Hochul-Williams, the AG free-for-all and the ex-IDC challenges are all key storylines this election Thursday.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Zephyr Teachout’s declaration of independence

Attorney general candidate Zephyr Teachout has positioned herself as an independent who will hold the governor accountable – a stance that assumes Gov. Andrew Cuomo will win, even though Teachout has allied herself closely with gubernatorial challenger Cynthia Nixon.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Democratic candidates partying local for election night

Letitia James and Andrew Cuomo won't be partying together on election night, but Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon will be.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s vulnerabilities heading into the primary

Polls show Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a commanding lead in New York's Democratic gubernatorial primary, but Cynthia Nixon could still make it interesting.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Who is running for statewide and state legislative office?

A comprehensive list of every candidate running for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller and the state Legislature in New York.

MTA

Policy

Trottenberg on the BQX, speed cameras and who owns the subway

New York City transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg weighs in on the BQX, speed cameras and who owns the subway.