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.”

• By Grace Segers
• January 23, 2018

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.

• By Frank G. Runyeon and Grace Segers
• January 22, 2018

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

• By Grace Segers
• January 18, 2018

What happens if Jeff Klein resigns?

• By Grace Segers
• January 17, 2018

New York Republicans divided on Trump’s ‘shithole’ comments

• By Grace Segers
• January 12, 2018

Primary opponents slam Klein over sexual misconduct allegation

• By Grace Segers
• January 11, 2018

What do corrupt state politicians buy when they steal public funds?

• By Grace Segers
• January 10, 2018

Trump’s ejection of Salvadorans complicates Long Island politics

• By Grace Segers
• January 10, 2018

Why so many vacant seats? 9 huge questions about special elections

• By Grace Segers
• January 9, 2018

5 things to know about new U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman

• By Grace Segers
• January 5, 2018

Harry Wilson isn’t running for governor, but you might not know that from his statement

• By Grace Segers
• January 4, 2018

The 4 big takeaways from Cuomo's State of the State

Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his eighth State of the State address today before an audience of prominent New York political figures, including members of the state Legislature and his rival New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

• By Grace Segers
• January 3, 2018

Why the Bronx and Queens once again are selecting NYC’s next council speaker

• By Grace Segers
• January 2, 2018

The bromance of Bernie and Bill: Two progressive pals or a marriage of convenience?

• By Grace Segers
• December 28, 2017

How the GOP tax plan could exacerbate New York’s stagnant population growth

• By Grace Segers
• December 27, 2017

Departing NYC Council members on leaving their offices, their legacy and what’s next

• By Grace Segers
• December 27, 2017

The army of federal leaders from New York

• By Grace Segers
• December 20, 2017

The 10 best stories (not by City & State) on New York politics this year

• By Grace Segers
• December 20, 2017

Comparing GOP lawmakers’ statements on the tax plan

• By Grace Segers
• December 20, 2017

"Kill this bill": Protesters rally in vain against congressional tax plan

• By Grace Segers
• December 19, 2017