Andrew Cuomo
Personality
The WFP’s Bill Lipton on state Senate Democratic reunification
The Working Families Party's New York state political director Bill Lipton said that while he supports reunification and the ascension of Andrea Stewart-Cousins to lead a united Senate Democratic conference, the WFP is sticking with its endorsements of candidates challenging members of the Senate Independent Democratic Conference.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
What to know about Cuomo’s state Senate Democratic unity deal
Andrew Cuomo is trying to unify New York Senate Democrats. What does that mean and how are Simcha Felder, Cynthia Nixon, IDC challengers and past failures all part of the equation?
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about Marcus Molinaro
Five things to know about Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, who's running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
How NY state closed the projected $4.4 billion budget deficit
It wasn't as painful as some feared, but future shortfalls still loom.
Politics
Budget
Why the state budget is being stalled over yeshiva schools
As state lawmakers attempt to finalize a $168 billion budget, the Assembly Democratic majority has accused state Sen. Simcha Felder of being the culprit behind the stalled negotiations.
Politics
New York State
What’s been ripped out of the state budget
What’s in and what’s out of the New York State budget
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Final budget deal close as lawmakers vote on first spending bills
State lawmakers eager to leave the Capitol before religious holidays this weekend inched closer to a budget deal on Thursday night, even as negotiations stalled on multiple fronts.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Updated: 6 questions about the Gateway Program, answered
The Gateway Program is the Lucy’s football of regional politics – long-promised and long-awaited, but always just out of reach. Here are six questions and answers about the project.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo and legislative leaders inch closer to budget deal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders inched ever closer to finalizing a deal for the state budget this week, but the news that caught the attention of Albany observers – and even CNN – was the arrest of a veteran reporter, Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Larry Sharpe thinks he's going to be the next governor
An interview with New York Libertarian Party candidate for governor.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Progressive items drop out of budget negotiations
As state legislative leaders convene to finalize the budget, several progressive agenda items that Gov. Andrew Cuomo listed as priorities in his January State of the State address have dropped off the negotiating table.
Donald Trump
Personality
Trump’s dwindling supply of personal lawyers
President Donald Trump is struggling to attract and retain legal talent.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
What to watch for in the final week of state budget talks
With the New York state budget deadline pending and several issues left unresolved, here are the things to watch as the spending plan is finalized this week.
Personality
Giambra thinks New Yorkers are tired of the two major parties
Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra, a Republican, is planning to run for governor on the Reform Party line. In a Q&A with City & State, he talked about his plans to fix infrastructure, legalize recreational marijuana, reform campaign finance and more.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Cynthia Nixon’s media strategy targets key constituencies
The actress followed her gubernatorial campaign launch with a series of carefully chosen interviews.
Politics
Why Manatt wasn't on the latest NYC top lobbyists list
For the first time since 2012, the New York City Clerk’s annual lobbying report did not include Manatt, Phillips & Phelps on its list of top 10 lobbyists - because Manatt’s New York City team joined Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in November.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cynthia Nixon is not as well-known as you might think
Upstate voters and Latinos are less likely to have an opinion on the actress.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Does Cynthia Nixon have a path to victory?
The gubernatorial challenger needs to make inroads among voters of color in New York City.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
First lady rumble: Sandra Lee vs. Christine Marinoni
Cynthia Nixon's candidacy for governor puts her wife, Christine Marinoni, in the spotlight. Here's how Marinoni compares to Sandra Lee, the closest thing New York currently has to a first lady.
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