Andrew Cuomo

Policy

What is the Public Authorities Control Board?

Why the Public Authorities Control Board, a little-known state entity, could derail the plan to bring Amazon’s new headquarters to Queens.

New York State

Policy

Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?

Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Which new Democratic laws will make the biggest difference in Albany?

Experts weigh in on the most politically significant legislation advancing in Democratic-controlled Albany, which bills could backfire, and the biggest spending fights.

Gun Control

Opinion

The high stakes of NYC’s U.S. Supreme Court gun control case

The decision could signal how a more conservative court will interpret the Second Amendment.

New York State

Politics

In Democratic Albany, property tax cap is a rare disconnect

Proposals to make a property tax cap permanent gives the chamber some leverage in budget talks.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Cuomo's design-build expansion slowly chugs along

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to expand design-build procurement authority to more state agencies

New York City

Policy

Cuomo’s L train plan shows how he controls the MTA

A month of friction reveals the MTA board’s limited power and Andrew Cuomo’s control.

New York City

Politics

Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders

Progressives run the first week of Albany action, no one is running the MTA and there's plenty of unpopular presidential contenders running in This Week's Headlines.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.

How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.

New York City

Policy

New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops

How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.

New York City

Politics

Cuomo’s budget proposal, the shutdown that wasn't and Gillibrand 2020

Andrew Cuomo unveils his budget proposal, the L train shutdown that wasn't and Kirsten Gillibrand enters the fray

New York City

Policy

How New York officials are responding to criticism of Amazon’s HQ2

While Amazon is playing offense, some of the staunchest supporters of the HQ2 deal are trying to play defense.

Ethics

Politics

Cuomo’s about-face on contracting oversight only goes so far

Gov. Andrew Cuomo omitted several proposed reforms and proposed a vaguely defined database of deals.

New York State

Policy

A tech surge for Syracuse

A project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” which will be focused on tech-related priorities.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Is New York prepared for a fiscal disaster?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed a projected $3.1 billion deficit with his executive budget proposal this week, but New York’s finances are still vulnerable to two potential disruptions beyond its control: a volatile economy and the whims of the Trump administration.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Has the new L plan unearthed an MTA innovation crisis?

Board members clashed with management at an emergency meeting over Cuomo’s surprise plan.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era

Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.