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The Senate Republicans' tax proposal could cut taxes for every income bracket, but not every individual or family.

The Suburbanites Behind the Big Blue Wave

Thursday, November 09, 2017

The suburbs may be out of the spotlight, but one political observer says these races are worth paying attention to.

Follow WNYC's Reporting on Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico

Thursday, November 09, 2017

Alana Casanova-Burgess is on the island, answering your questions and taking your tips about where to go and what to look into.

Phil Murphy Elected to Replace Gov. Chris Christie in New Jersey

Tuesday, November 07, 2017

A referendum on Christie and Trump spelled trouble for Republican Kim Guadagno.

Bill de Blasio Glides Into Second Term as New York City Mayor

Tuesday, November 07, 2017

New York City voters gave the incumbent four more years as mayor in landslide race.

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Joe Ricketts 'Followed Through on His Threat' to Close DNAinfo and Gothamist

Friday, November 03, 2017

Former DNAinfo reporter Rachel H. Smith discusses the abrupt closing of the local news sites by their owner, billionaire Joe Ricketts, just a week after reporters voted to unionize.

Putting Protective Barriers in Front of Bike Paths Isn't So Simple

Friday, November 03, 2017

After Tuesday's deadly attack in TriBeCa, many are calling for the installation of bollards to protect more public spaces, including the spot where the killer entered the bike path.

Accused TriBeCa Attacker Had Hoped to Kill Pedestrians on Brooklyn Bridge

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

By WNYC Newsroom / The Associated Press

Sayfullo Saipov, who has been formally charged with supporting a terrorist group, asked to display ISIS' flag in his hospital room and said "he felt good about what he had done."

Watch Live: Tech Companies Testify in Senate Hearing on Russian Election Meddling

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

By The Associated Press / WNYC Newsroom

Major tech companies plan to tell Congress Tuesday that they have found additional evidence of Russian activity on their services surrounding the 2016 U.S. election.

Quiz: Do You Know How to Work the Political Machine?

Friday, October 27, 2017

The people in power like to keep things complicated. Find out if you can beat them at their own game!

Paul Manafort Now Under Scrutiny for Possible Money Laundering

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A probe by the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan is being conducted alongside special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Mr. Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager.

Quiz: Do You Know How Your Vote Is Counted?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Or if your vote even counts? Find out!

Quiz: How to Change a Law

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Since H.P. Liao's three-year-old daughter was killed by a motorist in 2013, he and his family have been fighting to make streets safer. Do you know what it takes to get laws changed?

Quiz: What It Takes To Run For New York City Council

Monday, October 23, 2017

First-time candidate Khader El-Yateem lost in the Democratic primary, but there's a lot to learn from how far he got.

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New York City Pitches Four Neighborhoods to Host Amazon's HQ2

Thursday, October 19, 2017

The city is making a case for Midtown West, Long Island City, the Brooklyn Tech Triangle and Lower Manhattan as potential homes for Amazon. The city won't, however, offer tax incentives.

Newark Is Making an Economic, and Moral, Case for an Amazon HQ

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Gov. Christie, Mayor Baraka, Sen. Booker, the state's legislature AND both gubernatorial candidates are fans of a possible Amazon headquarters in Newark.

GOP Having Second Thoughts About Eliminating State and Local Tax Deductions

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Due largely to widespread complaints from New York and New Jersey, Congressional Republicans are reconsidering a crucial component of their tax overhaul plan.