Politics

Politics

Cuomo’s lawyer asks James to recuse herself from probes

The ex-governor’s attorney Rita Glavin said the state Attorney General ‘forced’ Cuomo’s resignation.

Transportation

Policy

MTA officials said balancing the budget could require fare hikes next year

A new financial forecast predicts ugly choices ahead for an agency struggling to get through the pandemic.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race

Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.

Health Care

Policy

All adult New Yorkers now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shot

City health officials made the announcement Monday as cases have ticked up slightly and are expected to continue increasing over the holidays.

Transportation

Policy

Transit advocates call on MTA to nix proposed 2023 service cuts

New York secured $11 billion in federal aid this week, after reaching an agreement with New Jersey and Connecticut to divide approximately $14 billion in COVID relief money.

Housing

Policy

New York requests nearly $1 billion in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds

The request comes as the state has spent nearly all of the $2.4 billion in funds that it initially received.

New York State

Politics

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown faces backlash after winning write-in campaign

Progressives say the movement to oust Brown from the Democratic National Committee serves as a warning to the establishment.

Andrew Cuomo

Breaking News Politics

AG James releases hundreds of pages of transcripts, evidence in Cuomo sexual harassment probe

The documents were published Wednesday on James’ website and include the former governor's interview with investigators.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Albany sheriff is accused of mishandling Cuomo probe

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s lawyer called for an independent investigation into allegations that County Sheriff Craig Apple leaked grand jury information.

New York State

Policy

Several NY Reps. defected from their parties to pass $1 trillion infrastructure deal

Four House Republicans and two Democrats from the Empire State were among 19 lawmakers who crossed party lines in historic infrastructure vote.