Politics

Politics

The Hochul tone debuts in Albany

‘Collaboration’ is the magic word as the new governor promises a new approach to policymaking.

Policy

Policy

Working together to stop elder abuse

A new law will help state agencies, companies and nonprofits collaborate to stop predators.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s first go at a political comeback

The outgoing governor spent his final weeks in office reminding New Yorkers recent scandals have not changed him one bit.

New York State

Politics

Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?

After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.

New York State

Politics

Who will Hochul pick as lieutenant governor?

She’s eyeing a downstate ally, but there are several interesting options.

Personality

Personality

David Paterson on Kathy Hochul’s history-making governorship

The former governor reflects on the lessons he learned in office, and what he would impart to the incoming governor.

New York State

Politics

Kathy Hochul meets the press

In her first press conference, the soon-to-be governor aligned herself with Cuomo’s progressive accomplishments, but distanced herself from his managerial style.

Personality

Personality

Cuomo wanted to be the one to solve political dysfunction. He became the epitome of it.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will have her work cut out for her restoring public trust in a state government Cuomo always claimed to want to reform.

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Breaking News Politics

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns

The three-term governor stepped down in the face of likely being impeached over sexual harassment and assault allegations.

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Politics

What lies ahead for Kathy Hochul if she becomes governor?

“We all know Kathy Hochul.” Democratic insiders say the lieutenant governor could become the next Democratic power broker.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo impeachment: ‘They’re going to have to pull him out’

The three-term governor has weeks to plot his political survival, and he’s not planning to go anywhere quietly.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Where the electoral map could really change in 2022

Ongoing hearings are highlighting where the Independent Redistricting Commission could undo existing gerrymanders.

Health Care

Policy

COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ join the ranks of disabled Americans

On the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a new wave of people with disabilities are adjusting to their new normals.

New York State

Politics

A timeline of Cuomo’s fight for political survival

It’s been a heck of a few months in state politics since a fateful Feb. 10 meeting between the governor’s aides and state lawmakers.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Democrats who want to take on Stefanik

A former speed skater is the latest candidate to jump in the race against the rising MAGA star.

New York State

Politics

Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation

Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.

New York State

Politics

Battery Park City residents rebel against Cuomo’s planned memorial

Residents of Battery Park City are rebelling against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his plans to convert a slice of Rockefeller Park into a memorial to essential workers and the sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.

Politics

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky is running for Nassau County district attorney

An upcoming election for Nassau County district attorney is not just about finding a replacement for it will also test whether Republicans can roll back Democratic gains on Long Island by painting Democrats as soft on crime.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

India Walton on her history-making campaign

Four-term Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown appeared to be a lock for reelection, but he made the crucial strategic error of ignoring a viable primary challenger before it was too late.