A conversation with Cynthia Nixon's wife, Christine Marinoni

• By Grace Segers
• March 20, 2018

New Yorkers in and out of the Trump administration

The Manhattan mogul keeps stocking the White House with local New Yorkers.

• By Grace Segers
• March 19, 2018

Updated: 5 things to know about Cynthia Nixon

The actress and activist is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

• By Grace Segers
• March 19, 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

DeFrancisco versus Molinaro: Who is winning the endorsement race?

The all-important county officials are lining up behind both GOP gubernatorial candidates.

• By Grace Segers
• March 15, 2018

Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict

Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined students walking out to protest gun violence. Afterward, he took questions from the press on the conviction of Joseph Percoco, his former senior aide.

• By Grace Segers
• March 14, 2018

New York lawmakers divided on Rexit

After President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillers, New York congressional Democrats bemoaned the White House chaos and Republicans welcomed his replacement, Mike Pompeo.

• By Grace Segers
• March 13, 2018

Percoco verdict proves corruption won't go unpunished, after all

The former Cuomo aide was convicted of some counts and acquitted on others.

• By Grace Segers
• March 13, 2018

Who's on the ballot in the state legislative special elections?

In the New York state Legislature's special elections, 11 seats are open, nominees are chosen, and some races may be close.

• By Grace Segers
• March 12, 2018

Cuomo’s week of progressive politicking

The governor highlighted his left-wing credentials after news broke of Cynthia Nixon's possible candidacy.

• By Grace Segers
• March 9, 2018

Celebrities in high office

If Cynthia Nixon became governor, she would not be the first entertainer to run and win.

• By Grace Segers
• March 7, 2018

Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC

Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.

• By Grace Segers
• March 6, 2018

Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers

Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.

• By Grace Segers
• March 5, 2018

Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.

• By Grace Segers
• March 2, 2018

Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017

There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.

• By Grace Segers
• March 2, 2018

Other political figures who backed out of appointments

Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.

• By Grace Segers
• March 1, 2018

New York's most competitive congressional races

There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.

• By Grace Segers
• February 28, 2018

Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial

The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.

• By Grace Segers
• February 27, 2018

New Yorkers whose names were their destinies

Chevy Chase isn't the only one whose name is his or her destiny

• By Grace Segers
• February 23, 2018

Outgoing state Medicaid director Jason Helgerson on his record

He cut costs and emphasized outcomes.

• By Grace Segers
• February 22, 2018