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When domestic disputes turn violent, many survivors turn to the police, who respond to hundreds of thousands of such calls a year and receive training on how to handle them. But what happens when the alleged abusers are cops themselves?

Early voting is happening in New York RIGHT NOW.  🚨 We’ve rounded up a few questions, answers and election resources to help you prepare.

Judging by their websites, the GOP and Working Families candidates facing Assemblymember Carrie Woerner seem like opposites. But the sites have something in common. Metadata reviewed by New York Focus shows both were created by the GOP candidate’s aide.

Who will run New York for the next four years? Governor Kathy Hochul, the incumbent Democrat, is seeking her second full term against Republican Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive. Here's what you need to know.

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Records show that counties billed ICE millions before New York passed a law banning them from holding the agency’s detainees.

The head of New York’s Democratic Party filed a complaint asking the state elections watchdog to investigate Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s campaign due to errors with his campaign finance reports.

Despite a reported threat against the witness, a judge ruled that his identity should be disclosed to the defendants, only to be later overruled.

Judging by their websites, the GOP and Working Families candidates facing Assemblymember Carrie Woerner seem like opposites. But the sites have something in common. Metadata reviewed by New York Focus shows both were created by the GOP candidate’s aide.

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

Reporting police domestic abuse comes with the added concern that the case won’t go anywhere. “Honestly, he was a trooper. What was I supposed to do?” one survivor said.

Medical debt, defunding the police, wage theft: These are just some of the issues sports betting giants FanDuel and DraftKings apparently care deeply about this election cycle. Here's how sports gambling Is betting big in New York.

By recycling waste heat, thermal energy networks offer what some analysts call “unmatched efficiency." Last week, the state’s energy regulator greenlit two thermal energy networks, while rejecting nine others.

Records show that counties billed ICE millions before New York passed a law banning them from holding the agency’s detainees.

Join us for this week's happy hour on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6 - 8 pm at Bowery Beer Garden. We are doing this one in partnership with The City Reporter and Documented. One $10 ticket gets you a drink. Claim your tickets at the link.

New York Focus found that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman submitted requests that could have granted him over $860,000 in public money he isn’t eligible for.

By recycling waste heat, thermal energy networks offer what some analysts call “unmatched efficiency." Last week, the state’s energy regulator greenlit two thermal energy networks, while rejecting nine others.

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

Judging by their websites, the GOP and Working Families candidates facing Assemblymember Carrie Woerner seem like opposites. But the sites have something in common. Metadata reviewed by New York Focus shows both were created by the GOP candidate’s aide.

New York Focus found that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman submitted requests that could have granted him over $860,000 in public money he isn’t eligible for.

It's the first day of early voting in New York. As you prepare to head to the polls, check out our voter guide for answers to all of your questions related to this year's election, plus links to resources with more information about what's on your ballot.

“What’s your husband’s name?” the 911 dispatcher asked a woman whose lip was cut and swollen. She and her husband had been arguing. “Mike Baker,” she replied. “He’s a New York state trooper.”

Medical debt, defunding the police, wage theft: These are just some of the issues sports betting giants FanDuel and DraftKings apparently care deeply about this election cycle. Here's how sports gambling Is betting big in New York.

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

🚨 REMINDER: Today is the last day to register to vote in New York! We’ve rounded up answers to all of your questions about voting, plus our latest election stories and voter guides from around the state.

A newly unearthed trove of police disciplinary records show that New York’s second-largest police force has minimized credible domestic violence allegations against its officers and staff. w/@muckrock.com.

Governor Kathy Hochul had to refund millions of dollars after her primary was canceled. But she found a workaround to use much of that money to fuel an expensive general election fight.

Medical debt, defunding the police, wage theft: These are just some of the issues sports betting giants FanDuel and DraftKings apparently care deeply about this election cycle. Here's how sports gambling Is betting big in New York.

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

Judging by their websites, the GOP and Working Families candidates facing Assemblymember Carrie Woerner seem like opposites. But the sites have something in common. Metadata reviewed by New York Focus shows both were created by the GOP candidate’s aide.

🚨 REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in New York! We’ve rounded up key dates, voting resources, and our latest coverage to help you prepare ahead of Election Day.

NY is moving ahead with a key technology to shift homes to clean heating — but not as fast as some hoped. In a unanimous vote, the state’s energy regulator greenlit two neighborhood-scale electrification projects known as “thermal energy networks."

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

From Long Island to Buffalo to the North Country, New Yorkers will head to the polls on November 3 to choose who will represent them in Washington, Albany, and in local offices across the state. We rounded up a guide to answer your voting questions.

NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

Super PACs backed by the sports betting industry have spent nearly $8.3 million on New York political races in 2026 so far, and have ramped up their general election spending in recent weeks. Here's how sports gambling Is betting big in New York.

“What’s your husband’s name?” the 911 dispatcher asked a woman whose lip was cut and swollen. She and her husband had been arguing. “Mike Baker,” she replied. “He’s a New York state trooper.”

Judging by their websites, the GOP and Working Families candidates facing Assemblymember Carrie Woerner seem like opposites. But the sites have something in common. Metadata reviewed by New York Focus shows both were created by the GOP candidate’s aide.

Medical debt, defunding the police, wage theft: These are just some of the issues sports betting giants FanDuel and DraftKings apparently care deeply about this election cycle. Here's how sports gambling Is betting big in New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul had to refund millions of dollars after her primary was canceled. But she found a workaround to use much of that money to fuel an expensive general election fight.

A complaint from the state Democratic Party chair cited New York Focus’s reporting on campaign finance mistakes by the GOP candidate for governor.

New Yorkers from across the state are preparing to head to the polls. When is early voting? How do I register? We answer your election questions ahead of November 3.

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NY governors have taken steps to limit appointees from donating to their campaigns. Hochul's office says ethics rules don't apply to her liquor czar Lily Fan's contributions to a pro-Hochul super PAC.

Election Day is November 3, but there are a few other deadlines to prepare to participate. We’ve rounded up key dates, voting resources, and our latest coverage to help you prepare to vote.

Join us for happy hour on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6 - 8 pm at Bowery Beer Garden. We are doing this one in partnership with The City Reporter and Documented. One $10 ticket buys you one free drink! Get your tickets here: https://luma.com/CSPHappyHour.

Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are locked in an expensive — and surprisingly competitive — race for New York governor. Here's what you need to know.

New York Focus's 2026 voter guide is here!! 🚨 We’ve rounded up key dates, voting resources, and our latest coverage to help you prepare ahead of Election Day.