New York State
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Threats of mass deportations creates uncertainty and uneasiness, even for migrants legally in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has the option of broadly invoking the Alien Enemies Act beyond the “invasions” of gangs and cartels from El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.
Interviews & Profiles
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
Transportation
Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing
The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.
Power Lists
The 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100
New York’s most influential female leaders.
New York State
Clean Slate Act goes into effect today
A Q&A with bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and how the law might affect his 2025 New York City mayoral campaign.
Transportation
Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
News & Politics
A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
Heard Around Town
Dan Goldman’s cousin to become mayor of San Francisco
With Levi Strauss $$$.
News & Politics
‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race
Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.
Policy
Hochul promotes heating assistance amid criticisms of Democrats’ affordability platform
Economic issues played a big role in shifting voters to the right in New York.
New York City
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
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Opinion
Opinion: Our veterans deserve better
We can honor the men and women who served our country by prohibiting housing discrimination against veterans and guaranteeing them legal representation in civil matters.
Politics
Special session the chatter of Somos
Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.
Politics
Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump
The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
Opinion
Commentary: You can’t blame Hochul for Democrats’ failures this time
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party notched wins even as the national Democratic Party collapsed – the inverse of what happened in 2022.
News & Politics
Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
News & Politics
Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.
News & Politics
Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon
The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.
