Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Are Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for the MTA subways a good idea?

Experts weigh in on the surprise L train plan, who controls the MTA and a new congestion pricing push.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.

New York State

Politics

State Senate general election results 2018

Democrats have won enough seats to secure single-party rule in New York.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

New York’s 2018 statewide general election results

The Democratic favorites won the races for governor, attorney general, comptroller and U.S. Senate.

New York City

Politics

How much of their sentence do corrupt politicians serve?

Dean Skelos was sentenced today to 51 months in prison, but he isn’t likely to serve the full sentence.

New York State

Policy

How state Senate control will alter health policy

From single-payer to marijuana, top senators on the health committee discuss their top priorities.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New York’s 2018 statewide primary results

New York Democratic gubernatorial, lieutenant governor and attorney general primary results.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Who is running for statewide and state legislative office?

A comprehensive list of every candidate running for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller and the state Legislature in New York.

New York State

Policy

Despite scandals, ethics reforms are going nowhere fast

In New York, it’s the same old song on campaign finance reform, closing the LLC loophole.

New York State

Politics

Who needs Eric Schneiderman anyways?

Why Democrats shouldn’t worry about Eric Schneiderman’s unceremonious exit.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Takeaways from the final 2018-19 state budget

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday evening announced a deal on a $168.3 billion state budget. Hours earlier, the spending plan had been in doubt, due to standoffs over such issues as state oversight of yeshivas and the early departure of state lawmakers for Passover, which began on Friday, and for Easter Sunday – which is also the start of the new fiscal year.

MTA

Policy

New York wants to double-dip from ride-hail companies

A “phase one” for congestion pricing in Manhattan isn’t the only state budget proposal affecting ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. An Assembly measure would add a new $1 tax on such rides in upstate and Long Island – and business groups aren’t pleased.

Politics

Andrew Cuomo

Tale of the tape: Ed Mangano and Joe Percoco

Comparing Joe Percoco and Ed Mangano, two disgraced former New York public officials.

Policy

New York's MWBE program facing staunch opposition in the Senate

The state law, known as Article 15-A, is facing threats, including a lawsuit brought by the construction industry, and now staunch opposition in the state Senate.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Policy items dropping from state budget – for now

Some policy items are reportedly dropping out of the New York state budget talks, including the Child Victims Act, criminal justice reform and early voting.

Personality

The Irishest officials in New York

New York may not be as Irish as it once was, but the community still produces plenty of political leaders. To get a sense of who’s leading the way, we reached out to Ray O’Hanlon, the editor of The Irish Echo, the country’s oldest Irish-American newspaper, who spoke about U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Joseph Crowley, Rep. Pete King, Rep. Kathleen Rice, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, and more.