On the surface, the creation of a unified Democratic majority seems like good news for Democrats. But it’s complicated.

This weekend’s spending deal punted on fixing longstanding problems, thanks to the governor cutting a deal with Republicans

If the mayor really wants to help the city’s underserved residents, he should look no further than our roadways

Frustrated councilmembers’ call for a “state of emergency” won’t fix what’s ailing NYCHA

When will New York State just fund its own transit authority already?

Backing off on supporting primary challenges to state senators is the wrong move at the wrong time

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders changed how candidates think about their personal image, except that they didn’t

If you’re thinking of running for public office, you’d better learn to love fundraising

Syracuse mayor and likely gubernatorial candidate Stephanie Miner says “being a progressive means having values you believe in”

If the governor drags his feet on replacing Díaz and Latimer, it’s likely to keep the IDC in power