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.

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

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.

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.

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.