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State Sen. Kevin Parker’s most notable eruptions
A hot temper continues to cause trouble for Brooklyn legislator Kevin Parker.
New York State
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Politics
New York’s political turncoats
The long, proud history of politicians switching parties.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Which Democrats are running for lieutenant governor?
A multi-candidate field is taking shape ahead of the June primary election.
New York State
Politics
Hochul addresses Benjamin resignation: “It was very unfortunate”
The governor has made moves to protect herself from the political fallout from the downfall of her former lieutenant governor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges.
New York State
Politics
Some notable details from the federal indictment of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Brian Benjamin has pleaded not guilty to all charges outlined in the 23-page document.
News & Politics
Politics
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns following federal indictment
The Harlem Democrat pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple corruption charges related to his 2021 campaign for New York City comptroller.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin’s ethical controversies
The lieutenant governor has been accused of stretching the rules as a state senator and candidate for New York City comptroller.
Politics
Politics
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested
Prosecutors say he was involved in a bribery conspiracy as a state senator.
New York State
Politics
After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
New York State
Politics
After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
Budget
Policy
Big Ugly release signals state budget season is (finally) ending
Albany Democrats are still voting on budget bills one week past the April 1 deadline.
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Budget
Policy
What’s in or out of the 2022 state budget?
Albany Democrats are getting ready to vote on their final budget bills.
News & Politics
Politics
A timeline of Andrew Cuomo’s comeback attempt
The former governor is still trying to be politically relevant after resigning amid multiple scandals last year.
Budget
Policy
Winners & Losers of the 2022 state budget
The new spending plan brought defeats and victories. Here’s where everyone landed.
Budget
Policy
The (late) 2022 state budget by the numbers
Here is what sticks out in the $220 billion spending plan announced by Albany Democrats.
Budget
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new state budget deal a week late
The $220 billion deal includes several wins for Gov. Kathy Hochul in her first budget season as governor.
Budget
Policy
In closed door deal on child care, undocumented New York children are left out
The $5 billion child care expansion proposed in the state budget is historic, but the possible exclusion is a setback for the political left.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin’s ethics problems are the last thing Hochul 2022 needs
The lieutenant governor is attracting controversy just as things start to get serious in the gubernatorial primary.
New York State
Politics
COVID-19 is back in City Hall and the Capitol, but that hasn’t changed the public health strategy
Elected leaders continue to tout the vaccine and boosters as New York’s primary COVID-19 strategy, resisting new restrictions.
Budget
Policy
Bills stadium opponents are blitzing legislative overtime
Advocacy groups and elected officials are pushing legislators to keep $600 million in state support out of a final state budget despite efforts by Gov. Kathy Hochul to move the deal forward.
