Personality

New York State

An Albany exodus of retiring state lawmakers

A dozen lawmakers from both parties and both legislative chambers have said they won’t seek reelection this year

Personality

Steven Raga is ready to rumble

The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.

Albany Agenda

Could there be a Winter Olympics bid in New York’s future?

While in Italy, Assembly Member Robert Carroll talked about scouting the event for a potential plan.

News & Politics

Brooklyn Young Dems president wants to counter Turning Point USA

Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio wants to “take back the American dream from the corporate elite,” and his organization, Disrupt, is decidedly unaffiliated with the Democratic Party.

Personality

New York’s biggest political power couples of the past 20 years

From the Clintons to Hochuls, these are the partners who shaped New York politics.

Albany Agenda

Caucus Weekend kicks off in Albany

Assembly Member Latrice Walker previews the annual conference, where leaders of color from around New York descend on the capital.

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Personality

Where are they now: Brooklyn Power 100

Since 2019, people near the top of this list have left government service or are on the verge of doing so.

Personality

A desire to secede may be the one thing most New York regions have in common

Rep. Nick LaLota has revived a push for Long Island to break away from the rest of the state.

Interviews & Profiles

Respectfully, Antonio Reynoso is from Brooklyn

Running for Congress against DSA, you can tell it’s really hard for him to not use the word “transplant.”

Personality

‘People are counting on us’: A Q&A with state Sen. Erik Bottcher

The West Side’s newest state senator wants to push back on Trump and focus on mental health and gun safety measures.

Personality

3 NY nurse lawmakers have joined the picket line as strike approaches one month

Assembly Members Phara Souffrant Forrest and Karines Reyes and City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse are current or former nurses. Reyes is on strike herself.