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Aaron Short

is a New York-based political reporter.

Special Reports

Personality

Making investments in New York City’s century-old subway system

A Q&A with Jamie Torres-Springer, president of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development.

Special Reports

Personality

Tracking innovative tech progress for New York’s rail and air travelers

A Q&A with Robert Galvin, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s chief technology officer.

Gambling

Policy

Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid

Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?

Gambling

Policy

Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline

Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.

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Special Reports

Personality

Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate

A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.

Special Reports

Policy

Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York

The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.

Special Reports

Personality

New York cracks down on insurance discrimination

A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris