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.
New York City
Policy
The scramble to profit from legal pot
New York’s about-face on marijuana has triggered a gold rush.
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.
New York State
Opinion
It’s time to reform New York’s machine-controlled judicial system
State Senate Democrats should lead the way in fixing how we pick judges.
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.
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