New York State

Policy

What will a pay raise cost New York lawmakers?

Compensation Committee demands limits to outside income, but will that stick?

Infrastructure

Policy

Is there any way to build more for less?

Here’s what state lawmakers are considering to tackle high infrastructure costs.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Congestion pricing, take two

Everyone agrees the MTA needs more money. If only the Democrats could agree on how to get it.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

The Democratic divide

The new state Senate majority won’t count for much if urban and suburban lawmakers don’t play nice.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

The progressive bills of 2019

A glossary of the Democrats’ top priorities for the upcoming session.

Politics

Some third parties see victory in defeat

Many third parties either lost or gained ballot access. Here’s how that will reshape NY politics.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

A new weapon in the war over Hudson Yards

Unions take aim at public subsidies for Related Cos.’ megaproject.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Who is for – and against – the Amazon deal

The online retailer’s move into Queens is dividing elected officials and influential groups.

New York City

Policy

Which NYC districts have the most rent-regulated or public housing?

Some types of housing pop up in unexpected places, according to new Community Service Society maps.

New York City

Politics

Tuesday’s lesson for congressional candidates: Run local. Run moderate.

Democratic congressional winners Max Rose, Anthony Brindisi and Antonio Delgado reap the rewards of campaigning as centrists in Trump country.

New York State

Politics

New York House general election results 2018

How Democrats perform in the Empire State will signal whether the party can take the House.

New York City

Politics

How to vote smart in judicial elections

Candidates are relatively obscure when they run for judgeships but they can have a big effect on people’s daily lives.

New York City

Politics

How one mega-donor can affect the midterms

Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.

New York State

Politics

Max Rose’s 'Staten Island first' strategy

Democrat Max Rose has distanced himself from his party and focused on local issues.

New York City

Politics

Four takeaways from the Cuomo-Molinaro debate

The governor sought to assert control and attack Trump, while the challenger presented himself as a can-do moderate.

New York State

Politics

Do Republican voters care about Chris Collins’ indictment?

Will Chris Collins' indictment keep Republicans from maintaining their stronghold of New York's 27th District?

Donald Trump

Politics

Keeping tabs on Saudi ties to Trump’s NYC interests

Donald Trump and Jared Kushner’s New York businesses depend on money from Saudi Arabia and its allies.