New York City
Politics
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
New York City
Politics
Who’s leading in the NYC public advocate race?
Next Tuesday, New York City voters will cast their ballots for one of 17 candidates for public advocate, so we asked experts their opinion on the outcome of the race.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
To combat dark money, New York needs fair elections
State senator Julia Salazar makes the case for comprehensive campaign finance reform, with a public financing system, to keep big money out of politics.
New York City
Politics
Danny O’Donnell falsely claims public advocate endorsements
New York City public advocate candidate Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell incorrectly claimed at least two elected officials were endorsing his run for higher office. Now one is denying he endorsed O’Donnell and another is endorsing his opponent.
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 State
Politics
Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany
Looking back at the last time New York Democrats dominated Albany in 1913.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York’s deep field of potential presidential candidates in 2020
It might be another New Yorker v New Yorker contest.
New York City
Politics
No talk of reform at Board of Elections
Committee holds seven-minute meeting after widespread Election Day complaints.
New York City
Politics
NYC public advocate race the talk of Somos
Jumaane Williams, Michael Blake and Melissa Mark-Viverito are hot topics at the Puerto Rico conference.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York
Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC purged 200,000 voters in 2016. It wasn’t a mistake.
New York City blocked 200,000 people from voting in 2016.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chris Collins’ office entryway campaign
The indicted congressman has been even harder to reach than usual, but many voters didn’t mind.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo won more votes than any governor in NY history
2018 Midterm voter turnout was the highest in nearly 50 years.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Reports of broken scanners, long lines on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections has a history of issues.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for on Election Day
The New York elections will decide who will have control of Congress and the state Senate, test the GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.
New York City
Politics
How one mega-donor can affect the midterms
Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.
New York City
Politics
Who will win New York’s most competitive House contests?
Democrats could win back the lower house of Congress. Weigh in on the local races that could make the difference.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for in the Cuomo-Molinaro debate
Viewers can learn a lot about the candidates and the future of New York state.
New York City
Opinion
To diversify community boards, enact term limits
The de Blasio charter revision commission's plan to enact term limits for community board members is a good idea for neighborhood democracy.
New York City
Opinion