New York City
Policy
Exclusive: NYC Council to consider bills to combat opioid epidemic
New legislation to be considered by the New York City Council would make citizens first responders in addressing the intensifying opioid crisis.
New York City
Personality
New Yorkers whose names were their destinies
Chevy Chase isn't the only one whose name is his or her destiny
New York State
Personality
Outgoing state Medicaid director Jason Helgerson on his record
He cut costs and emphasized outcomes.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Updated: New York’s most prominent gun rights and gun control advocates
The latest mass shooting splits New York politicians.
New York State
Policy
NY Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson’s legacy of reform
The state program now spends less and focuses more on outcomes.
New York State
Personality
New York’s almost presidents
For President's Day, we remember the New Yorkers who aren't being celebrated.
Politics
New York State
Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
New York State
Politics
WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Does it matter if voters don’t want New Yorkers to run in 2020?
A new poll shows New York voters are against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president. But that didn't stop Donald Trump.
New York City
Policy
How New York is addressing sexual harassment
Politicians at every level of government are responding to #MeToo
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
On life support
Here is a rundown of health programs in New York that have been on the chopping block, from the state's health insurance exchange and its Basic Health Program to Medicaid, hospital payments and more.
Donald Trump
Policy
What Trump’s infrastructure plan means for New York
What does President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan mean for New York? It puts the onus on states to spend more.
Housing
Politics
A short-lived shutdown, Howe he did it and no NYCHA apology
The top political headlines, from New Yorkers' role in the short-lived federal shutdown to the latest in the Joe Percoco trial.
Politics
The top fundraisers in congressional races across New York
Candidates in potentially competitive primaries and general elections are raking in donations.
Politics
Assembly candidate Epstein endorsed by Letitia James
Harvey Epstein, who is running for now-state Sen. Brian Kavanagh’s vacant Assembly seat, is getting endorsed by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How the federal tax law could hurt New York's unions
It won't happen quickly, but public-sector unions could have tough labor contract talks with the state in coming years.
Politics
Who's vying for the 11 vacant state legislative seats?
A rundown of the former New York state senators and Assembly members who left vacancies in Albany – and who is running to replace them.
New York State
Personality
5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley
The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.
Politics
Donald Trump
New York’s lawmakers react to release of controversial memo
New York Republicans backed President Trump, and leading Democrats cried foul.
Politics
Who are the longest-serving state Legislature committee chairs?
Some New York Assembly and Senate committees have had the same leadership for decades.
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