New York State Senate

Dell Smitherman wants to use his union background to bring change to state Senate.

The primary is Sept. 9 for seats that have been open almost all year.

The Independent Democratic Conference, led by Sen. Jeff Klein, is rejoining the fold.

A committee resolution to let 16- and 17-year-olds serve will now go before the full City Council.

Three Crown Heights hopefuls are campaigning to fill  District 20's seat, vacant since January.

State Senate and Assembly seats in four Brooklyn districts have been vacant since January.

De Blasio has failed to shore up support among lawmakers, even in his own backyard, officials say.

State Senate co-leader Dean Skelos said Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan would not come to vote in Albany.

The park may soon be able to sell its air rights to nearby development sites.

The World's Most Famous Arena has not paid up to $16 million in annual taxes for 31 years.

A group of local architects is pushing for a law to protect volunteer work from lawsuits.

Jose Peralta's experience in a diverse district makes him a uniquely qualified candidate, the pol says.

Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas wants state law to include forced anal and oral sex as rape.

The State Senate Task Force on Sandy issued 10 recommendations to aid storm recovery.

Sen. Jeff Klein and animal activists rallied Thursday to save a horse from a stable on Pelham Parkway.