New York State

Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics

Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics

Incoming police commissioner James O’Neill oversaw the arrests.

Sep 1, 2016 / Simon Davis-Cohen

My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come

My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come

Federal legislation is hastening the collapse of working class neighborhoods near water.

Aug 29, 2016 / Feature / Virginia Eubanks

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New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic

And salon owners are now protesting new policies that aim to protect workers and consumers from chemical contamination.

Aug 26, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is a Clear Violation of the First Amendment Andrew Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is a Clear Violation of the First Amendment

Political boycotts are a form of protected expression. So why is New York’s governor trampling this constitutional right?

Jun 23, 2016 / Dima Khalidi

Zephyr Teachout

Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress? Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress?

The anti-corruption crusader, who gave New York Governor Cuomo a run for his money in 2014, is one of several promising Berniecrats running this year.

Jun 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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Andrew Cuomo Would Have Blacklisted Muhammad Ali Andrew Cuomo Would Have Blacklisted Muhammad Ali

Governor Cuomo’s executive action to create a blacklist of those who stand with the Palestinian people would have undoubtedly caught Muhammad Ali in its web.

Jun 8, 2016 / Dave Zirin

New York Voting Polls

Reminder: Exit-Poll Conspiracy Theories Are Totally Baseless Reminder: Exit-Poll Conspiracy Theories Are Totally Baseless

Voters have good reason to lack confidence in our election systems. But claims of widespread fraud aren’t going to fix anything.

Jun 7, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Domino’s Pizza

This Lawsuit Against Domino’s Could Be Huge for Workers This Lawsuit Against Domino’s Could Be Huge for Workers

The New York attorney general’s wage-theft suit could pave the way for unionizing workplaces across different owner-operators.

May 30, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Zephyr Teachout

Progressive Women Are Running for Office All Over the Country Progressive Women Are Running for Office All Over the Country

The anti-Trump candidacies of Teachout, Jayapal, and Flores should serve as a reminder that, as important as the presidency is, the White House is not the only thing at stake in 20...

May 24, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Harry Carson

This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football

Harry Carson is calling for keeping children out of the sport entirely.

May 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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