MTA

Policy

Who’s who at the MTA

A guide to who is in control of New York's famously opaque mass transit agency.

Politics

Donald Trump

State of the Union emphasizes immigration, infrastructure

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address dealt with issues that will have an impact in New York.

Politics

New York lawmakers and their State of the Union guests

The annual State of the Union address isn’t just an opportunity for the president to make a political statement, but for lawmakers to do so as well – only instead of a long speech, members of Congress bring guests who reflect and represent their political priorities.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Will DeFrancisco be late to announce that he is running for governor?

While he has been slow to get in the race, history shows he has plenty of time.

Politics

Why Miner might challenge Cuomo instead of Katko

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said she would not challenge Republican Rep. John Katko in the 2018 election, but that she is considering a primary bid against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here's why.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Cuomo's executive order on net neutrality unlikely to move industry

Although Andrew Cuomo likes to position himself at the forefront of opposition to the Trump administration, New York was beaten to the punch by Montana in responding to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules.

Politics

Donald Trump

The Mercers donate generously to New York Republicans

The Mercers are well on their way to becoming among the most influential donors in New York politics.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Why nobody has been able to fill the shoes of Joe Percoco

When Joe Percoco was charged with corruption, Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t just lose a political ally he had once referred to as “my father’s third son, who I sometimes think he loved the most.”

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Abandoned and alone: Skeleton crews staff Albany's vacant seats

There are nearly a dozen vacant seats in the New York state Legislature that will remain empty until Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for special elections to fill those seats. Until then, nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers will remain unrepresented, according to the New York Public Interest Research Group.

Policy

New York immigration activists criticize Schumer for deal to reopen government

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer cut a deal with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to renew the Children's Health Insurance Program, reopen the federal government and delay the Dream Act. Immigration rights activists in New York are angry.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Straphangers vs. drivers

The Fix NYC advisory panel, which was convened by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in October, released its long-awaited congestion pricing proposal for implementing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. This would reduce traffic and create a dedicated revenue stream to repair the ailing subway system.

Personality

Jeff Klein challenger Alessandra Biaggi talks policy plans and sexual misconduct allegations

Alessandra Biaggi, granddaughter of former congressman Mario Biaggi and a primary challenger for Sen. Jeff Klein of the Independent Democratic Caucus talks policy plans and sexual misconduct allegations