Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?

Gov. Andrew adopted his critics’ cause on health care, education and bail while building his progressive brand.

Budget

Policy

Three questions for Cuomo’s budget address

What the governor says today will affect the political tone for the months ahead.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Assembly primary challengers who are raising big money

New disclosures show that several incumbent Democrats are being outraised by their opponents.

New York State

Politics

The GOP’s lucky breaks in Albany in early 2020

Republicans are finding some political openings at the start of the state legislative session.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

How Cuomo’s authorities keep costs off-budget

Public authorities allow for new investments despite a $6 billion budget deficit.

New York State

Politics

Are the Assembly and state Senate working together?

The early days of the 2020 legislative session has featured limited coordination between the chambers.

New York State

Politics

Brooklyn state Senate race may be broader referendum

State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery’s retirement sets up a new type of battle between the old guard and leftists.

New York City

Politics

Is New York leader of the pack?

Cuomo claims New York's a progressive powerhouse. It's just the mild one.

Personality

Personality

William Barclay’s New Year’s promotion

The upstate assemblyman is looking to make his conference heard as minority leader.

New York State

Policy

State Senate reforms voting reforms

Emphasizing unity, but also willingness to revise, Democrats passed automatic voter registration and adjusted early voting implementation.

New York State

Politics

How Cuomo is answering New York’s $6B question

Cuomo isn't open to the idea of raising taxes to close this year's budget deficit.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo’s winning hand at the 2020 State of the State

A budget deficit and political setbacks bring new opportunities for the three-term governor.

New York State

Policy

What should Albany get done right away?

Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State proposals

The governor unveiled more than 30 ideas before he even took the state on Jan. 8.

Politics

Barclay the early front-runner to be next Assembly minority leader

The resignation of longtime Minority Leader Brian Kolb means change is inevitable for the GOP Assembly conference – and Republicans appear to be deciding that upstate Assemblyman William Barclay is the right lawmaker to lead them into a new era.

Criminal Justice

Politics

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down

His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.

New York State

Policy

What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform

Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.