Interviews & Profiles

Personality

How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor

A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.

Politics

Politics

The developing storylines at Somos

A few narratives are emerging from the Democratic conclave in Puerto Rico.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked

The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York

Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?

Politics

Politics

The People vs. Andrew Cuomo is now officially a thing

A criminal complaint against the former governor complicates any attempts for him to stage a political comeback.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor

The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.

Politics

Politics

To some of their colleagues’ chagrin, progessive legislators are normalizing activist tactics

A hunger strike to help indebted taxi drivers highlights how lawmakers are putting their organizing experience to use in office.

Housing

Policy

Progressives score another upstate win on good cause eviction

Newburgh has become the latest city to adopt the tenant protections which have stalled at the state level.

Politics

Politics

Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton

The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.

New York State

Politics

QUIZ: How well do you know Kathy Hochul’s administration?

Which one is a former reality TV star? Which one helped keep state Senate Republicans in power?

Personality

Personality

The spirit of mutual aid endures among Puerto Ricans

In New York and on the island, community support and self-reliance help fill the gaps left by those in power.

Heard Around Town

Personality

Why is Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Cynthia Nixon?

The new governor is systematically paying attention to people her predecessor often ignored – or ran against.

New York State

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes

Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.

New York State

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon

The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.

Politics

Politics

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again

The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November

A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Rossana Rosado on serving the immigrant community

The secretary of state describes the responsibility of being one of the most powerful Latinas in New York.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Brooklyn could decide the 2022 Democratic primary for governor

The borough is even more important than usual as Jumaane Williams gets ready to take on Kathy Hochul again.

New York State

Politics

Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH

The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.