New York City
Opinion
Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement
Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.
New York City
Policy
Which New York City Council member is under investigation?
The New York City Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics met Thursday morning as it pursues a new investigation into “disorderly behavior” by a member of the legislative body – and so far, the lawmaker’s name is being kept secret.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The growing list of corrupt Cuomo associates
Steve Pigeon pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling an illegal donation to the governor’s campaign. He's not the first Cuomo ally to get in legal trouble.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo statements that haven’t held up
A series of recent comments by Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been contradicted by reporting.
Ethics
Politics
Assemblyman Brian Miller's former aide arrested for petition fraud
New York State Police announced they had arrested a former staff member for Republican state Assemblyman Brian Miller on charges that he forged ballot petition signatures for the Conservative Party line. The investigation was undertaken in conjunction with the Albany County district attorney’s public integrity unit.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Six takeaways from the Democratic gubernatorial debate
At the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary debate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged not to run for president, while challenger Cynthia Nixon went on the attack.
New York State
Politics
Democrat Nate McMurray hails from an island of dreams
Democrat Nate McMurray has a realistic chance now to win the NY 27th Congressional District.
New York City
Politics
Monserrate runs for office again
Hiram Monserrate, who was booted from the state Senate after physically assaulting his girlfriend and later served prison time for misusing city funds, is on the primary ballot this year to represent East Elmhurst as a Democratic district leader.
New York State
Politics
Republicans face obstacles to drop Collins from ballot
Western New York Republicans will meet to decide on their options to replace Rep. Chris Collins in NY27.
Ethics
Policy
Rep. Chris Collins arrested for insider trading
A federal indictment alleges Collins leaked details to his son about a company he was invested in
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What has JCOPE actually done?
JCOPE has been blasted by Cuomo’s gubernatorial rivals. Should it be replaced?
Donald Trump
Politics
Manafort trial is an explainer in New York real estate money laundering
Paul Manafort's trial is an explainer for New York real estate money laundering.
New York State
Politics
The big issues being left unresolved in Albany
New York's legislative session will end without resolution for many hot topics.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
It’s not just Eric Schneiderman: New York’s #MeToo moment
Many local political figures have been recently accused of sexual misconduct
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Percoco's trial could actually be disastrous for Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may need to relinquish some of his control over New York’s ethics commission and consider personnel changes in light of the trial of Joe Percoco. Or the next thing he loses may be more than a few points in the polls.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial
The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.
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