The special election that could determine the outcome of the state Senate

Is a Westchester County state Senate swing district going to flip and what would it mean for the balance of power?

• By Grace Segers
• April 4, 2018

The WFP’s Bill Lipton on state Senate Democratic reunification

The Working Families Party's New York state political director Bill Lipton said that while he supports reunification and the ascension of Andrea Stewart-Cousins to lead a united Senate Democratic conference, the WFP is sticking with its endorsements of candidates challenging members of the Senate Independent Democratic Conference.

• By Grace Segers
• April 4, 2018

Armed school officers could turn the state Senate blue

The fate of state Sen. Simcha Felder's bill arming guards in schools could impact which party he caucuses with.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 18, 2018

Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?

Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.

• By Grace Segers
• March 16, 2018

Want more minorities to vote? Make it easier to register.

If Cuomo does force the issue in the state budget this year, it is important that he and other voting rights supporters recognize that the single most effective mechanism for increasing turnout and making the electorate more diverse and representative is easing registration.

• By Sean McElwee
• March 13, 2018

5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley

The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.

• By Grace Segers
• February 5, 2018

'Andrew thinks he already is president of the United States'

John DeFrancisco on Gov. Cuomo, the subways and economic development

• By Grace Segers
• January 31, 2018

Top Trump source on secretary of state says “Rudy’s got it”

• By Gerson Borrero
• December 2, 2016

Western New York Republicans got behind Trump early, but will they be rewarded?

• By Justin Sondel
• November 14, 2016

Hakeem Jeffries slams talk of successor to D.A. Thompson, says Gonzales should be given chance

• By City & State
• October 12, 2016

Marijuana arrests are down in Buffalo, but minorities are still being targeted

• By Aaron Lowinger for The Public
• September 21, 2016

In the 60th state Senate District, could upsets be brewing in both party primaries?

• By Justin Sondel
• September 13, 2016

Lander likely won’t participate in New York City’s matching funds program

• By Sarina Trangle
• July 24, 2016

With city council speaker vote on the horizon, keep your eyes on the money

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 19, 2016

Where does de Blasio’s $1.1 M in campaign funds come from? Unions, developers lead the way

• By Sarina Trangle
• July 17, 2016

The essential guide for New Yorkers going to the Democratic National Convention

• By Ryan Briggs and Rachel Kurland
• July 15, 2016

Who in New York is on Team Hillary and Team Bernie – and what are they saying?

• By Jonathan Lentz
• July 15, 2016

With convention approaching, New York GOP hopes Donald Trump nomination boosts local candidates

• By Bob Hennelly
• July 14, 2016

Divisions remain among New York Republicans over whether to attend RNC

• By Justin Sondel
• July 14, 2016