Personality

Personality

Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly

The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Sources: Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou is challenging state Sen. Brian Kavanagh

A primary against the relatively moderate incumbent Kavanagh could become one of the most high-profile races of 2022.

Politics

Politics

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces resignation

His connections to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo have led to calls for his ouster in recent days.

New York State

Politics

What the leader of the SUNY Student Assembly thinks about Jim Malatras

Bradley Hershenson says students are ready to help lead efforts to find a new chancellor at a pivotal time for public colleges.

New York State

Policy

Five things to know about SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras

The embattled university leader has a long history as the quintessential loyalist to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Politics

Politics

Jim Malatras keeping his job – for now

The embattled SUNY chancellor has important allies as he resists calls to resign over his involvement in alleged nefariousness by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Politics

Politics

Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll

Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Will New York Democrats push a progressive climate agenda this session?

The state needs to wean itself off fossil fuels, but lawmakers disagree about how – and how quickly – to do that.

New York State

Politics

With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math

The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

2021 New York state general election results

Republicans made some significant gains across the state, and statewide ballot proposals failed.

Politics

Politics

Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor

The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Politics

Politics

How Andrew Cuomo could help Tom Suozzi become governor

The Long Island Democrat could gain an edge in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary by mobilizing supporters of the state’s fallen top executive.

Politics

Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic

Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.

New York State

Politics

Assembly impeachment report details how Cuomo undermined COVID-19 response

The former pandemic star sidelined health officials while devoting state resources to writing a lucrative pandemic memoir.

Politics

Breaking News Politics

Impeachment investigators release their report on Cuomo

Another damning report confirms a range of misbehavior by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Assembly Member Amy Paulin explains how to get hundreds of bills signed into law

She’s one of the most prolific lawmakers in Albany, and the Westchester Democrat is showing no signs of slowing down.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi emerges as big winner with SALT changes

The Long Island Democrat is among the moderates happy about reversing a controversial 2017 change to the federal tax code.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG

The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.

New York State

Politics

How chapter amendments are helping Gov. Kathy Hochul keep legislators happy

Requesting changes to legislation helps any governor avoid vetoes that might antagonize the state Legislature.