Kathy Hochul
Politics
How the state Senate became unblocked
Why New York's political parties agreed to get legislation moving again.
New York City
Politics
Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race
Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race in this week's top political news.
New York City
Politics
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Weinstein indicted
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Harvey Weinstein indicted in this week's top news.
New York State
Politics
How the state Senate broke down this week, explained
A missing GOP senator lead to a chaotic power struggle
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo embraces establishment with Biden, Perez endorsements
National figures Joseph Biden and Thomas Perez came to the New York state Democratic convention to back Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Five takeaways from the state Democratic Convention
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was formally nominated by the state Democratic Party for re-election, as was his running mate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, who garnered Cuomo’s endorsement on Tuesday, was the party’s pick for attorney general.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention
Cuomo, Nixon and Hillary Clinton: What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What to watch for at the Working Families Party Convention
The Working Families Party has suffered financing scandals and a feud with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but remains a crucial player in New York’s progressive politics heading after losing much of its union support.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Updated: The leading contenders to be New York’s next attorney general
The Legislature will choose a successor to Eric Schneiderman. Here’s an updated guide to the candidates' strengths and weaknesses.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act
Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act. For Mother’s Day, we recognize the challenge of parenting while campaigning
Politics
Kathy Hochul
Further proof that Kathy Hochul should not run for Chris Collins’ seat
It's too late to enter the Democratic primary.
Politics
New York State
What to watch for in today’s special elections
What to watch for in the 2018 New York special elections.
Politics
Kathy Hochul
Could Kathy Hochul defeat Chris Collins?
One reason Hochul isn’t jumping into the congressional race: it’s a Republican district.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Kathy Hochul says there’s something women need to realize
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on her political rivals – like Rep. Chris Collins and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams – and the challenges facing women in politics.
Kathy Hochul
Opinion
It’s time for menstrual equity
The state Legislature should require free menstrual products in public schools, argue Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Deficits, driving fees and a Democratic primary challenger
Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off this week with some favorable poll numbers, a good sign going into his re-election year. But New York City Housing Authority Chairwoman Shola Olatoye’s fortunes haven’t improved, as Assemblyman Charles Barron called on her to resign during a closed-door meeting.
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