Politics

Donald Trump

New Yorkers in and out of the Trump administration

The Manhattan mogul keeps stocking the White House with local New Yorkers.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

Updated: 5 things to know about Cynthia Nixon

The actress and activist is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

Politics

Campaigns & Elections

Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?

Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

DeFrancisco versus Molinaro: Who is winning the endorsement race?

The all-important county officials are lining up behind both GOP gubernatorial candidates.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict

Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined students walking out to protest gun violence. Afterward, he took questions from the press on the conviction of Joseph Percoco, his former senior aide.

Politics

New York lawmakers divided on Rexit

After President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillers, New York congressional Democrats bemoaned the White House chaos and Republicans welcomed his replacement, Mike Pompeo.

Infrastructure

Policy

As Trump threatens veto over Gateway, regional economy hangs in balance

If Pres. Trump vetoes a budget including the Gateway Access project, the Northeast's transportation and economy could suffer.

MTA

Policy

Can the state implement congestion pricing without NYC’s approval?

It appears as if the congestion pricing process will be far different than it was in 2008, as it is being driven by the governor rather than the New York City mayor - and the state has the right to decide what happens on the city’s streets.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo’s week of progressive politicking

The governor highlighted his left-wing credentials after news broke of Cynthia Nixon's possible candidacy.

Politics

Donald Trump

Celebrities in high office

If Cynthia Nixon became governor, she would not be the first entertainer to run and win.

Politics

Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC

Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

A guide to New York’s gun regulations

New York has a number of restrictions on purchasing guns, and they were tightened with the 2013 SAFE Act.

Politics

Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers

Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.

Politics

Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.

Politics

Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017

There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.

Politics

New York City

Other political figures who backed out of appointments

Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.

Education

Policy

Alberto Carvalho, the man who upended NYC school politics

Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida who was named New York City’s next schools chancellor, shocked the people of Miami and New York City when he publicly declined the job during a televised school board hearing on Thursday.

Immigration

Policy

Immigrant advocates assail Jennings v. Rodriguez ruling

A Supreme Court ruling in Jennings v. Rodriguez is a blow to immigrant rights groups in New York.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial

The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.