Politics
Donald Trump
New Yorkers in and out of the Trump administration
The Manhattan mogul keeps stocking the White House with local New Yorkers.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Updated: 5 things to know about Cynthia Nixon
The actress and activist is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Politics
Campaigns & Elections
Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?
Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
DeFrancisco versus Molinaro: Who is winning the endorsement race?
The all-important county officials are lining up behind both GOP gubernatorial candidates.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined students walking out to protest gun violence. Afterward, he took questions from the press on the conviction of Joseph Percoco, his former senior aide.
Politics
New York lawmakers divided on Rexit
After President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillers, New York congressional Democrats bemoaned the White House chaos and Republicans welcomed his replacement, Mike Pompeo.
Politics
Percoco verdict proves corruption won't go unpunished, after all
The former Cuomo aide was convicted of some counts and acquitted on others.
Infrastructure
Policy
As Trump threatens veto over Gateway, regional economy hangs in balance
If Pres. Trump vetoes a budget including the Gateway Access project, the Northeast's transportation and economy could suffer.
MTA
Policy
Can the state implement congestion pricing without NYC’s approval?
It appears as if the congestion pricing process will be far different than it was in 2008, as it is being driven by the governor rather than the New York City mayor - and the state has the right to decide what happens on the city’s streets.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo’s week of progressive politicking
The governor highlighted his left-wing credentials after news broke of Cynthia Nixon's possible candidacy.
Politics
Donald Trump
Celebrities in high office
If Cynthia Nixon became governor, she would not be the first entertainer to run and win.
Politics
Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC
Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
A guide to New York’s gun regulations
New York has a number of restrictions on purchasing guns, and they were tightened with the 2013 SAFE Act.
Politics
Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers
Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.
Politics
Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.
Politics
Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017
There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.
Politics
New York City
Other political figures who backed out of appointments
Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.
Education
Policy
Alberto Carvalho, the man who upended NYC school politics
Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida who was named New York City’s next schools chancellor, shocked the people of Miami and New York City when he publicly declined the job during a televised school board hearing on Thursday.
Immigration
Policy
Immigrant advocates assail Jennings v. Rodriguez ruling
A Supreme Court ruling in Jennings v. Rodriguez is a blow to immigrant rights groups in New York.
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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