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Governor Cuomo presented the 2021 fiscal year budget in Albany on Tuesday.
Governor Cuomo presented the 2021 fiscal year budget in Albany on Tuesday.
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Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?

The governor pivots on health care, education and bail while building a can-do progressive brand.

By ZACH WILLIAMS | January 21, 2020
 
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State Sen. George Amedore announced he would not seek re-election.
The state Senate is still hemorrhaging Republicans
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Up to 10 GOP incumbents won’t be running for reelection.
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Policy
Governor Cuomo, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Carl Heastie before the State of the State address earlier this month.
Three questions for Cuomo’s budget address
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What the governor says today will affect the political tone for the months ahead.
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M14 MTA bus.
MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street
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Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.
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Campaigns & Elections
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Who are prominent New Yorkers endorsing for president?
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The Democratic endorsements are rolling in.
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Representative Eliot Engel.
Rep. Eliot Engel is facing primary opponents critical of his foreign policy
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As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Engel has tried to protect congressional power.
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News & Politics
NYC Census Director Julie Menin and Attorney General Tish James.
Will New York go down for the count?
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Amid attacks from the White House, the 2020 census is crucial to New York's future. Can it avoid another undercount?
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Personality
New York City Census Director, Julie Menin.
Julie Menin’s political future
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DA or BP? Local leaders, pundits predict where she might go once the census is over.
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Celebrating the Health Power 100.
The 2020 Health Power 100
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Recognizing the 100 most powerful New Yorkers in health.
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Commentary
Why New York has such a low rate of gun death
New York’s famously tough gun laws play a role in curbing both homicides and suicides, but there are other factors at play.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
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Commentary
New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage
The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.
By ALEC SCHIERENBECK
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Freddie Richmond thought he could buy anything - and anybody
The recently deceased former Brooklyn congressman was a staunch liberal, but also corrupt and transactional.
By JERRY ADLER
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POLITICS

New York State
State Sen. George Amedore announced he would not seek re-election.
The state Senate is still hemorrhaging Republicans
Up to 10 GOP incumbents won’t be running for reelection.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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News & Politics
Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?
The governor pivots on health care, education and bail while building a can-do progressive brand.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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New York State
Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers
The governor expects to close the $6.1 billion deficit without tax hikes.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Campaigns & Elections
Who are prominent New Yorkers endorsing for president?
The Democratic endorsements are rolling in.
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Policy

Ethics
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
What to know about the Sheldon Silver ruling
Why part of the former Assembly speaker’s corruption conviction was overturned Tuesday.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Technology
Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections
Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Nonprofits
Long-term care providers targeted in Cuomo’s budget
Human services funding remains largely consistent in the executive budget, though nonprofit nursing home providers may get squeezed.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Policy
Three questions for Cuomo’s budget address
What the governor says today will affect the political tone for the months ahead.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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PERSONALITY

Celebrating the Health Power 100.
The 2020 Health Power 100
Recognizing the 100 most powerful New Yorkers in health.
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Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine has 1.7 million handshakes to go
The New York City councilman wants to meet every Manhattanite during his run for borough president.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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Interviews & Profiles
William Barclay’s New Year’s promotion
The upstate assemblyman is looking to make his conference heard as minority leader.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Personality
Cuomo, the hero
The governor sure has a penchant for finding opportune moments to flex his heroic abilities.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Renewables are on the forefront of New York energy policy.
Energy & Environment Power 50
50 key players in shaping New York energy policy.
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Power 100
The 2019 Power of Diversity: Black 100
Recognizing the most powerful black men and women in New York State.
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New York City
The biggest dead-end job in politics
New York City mayors never go on to higher office. Can Mike Bloomberg break the losing streak?
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Elise Stefanik wants the unthinkable: more women in the GOP.
The upstate congresswoman is fighting to elect more Republican women. The only thing in her way is the Republican Party.
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Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in the black community
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s black political leaders.
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From left, Maron Alemu, district director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Chanera Pierce, senior project manager at New York City Housing Preservation and Development; Tasha Young, director of land use and policy for New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo; and
From left, Rep. Gregory Meeks and DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer for the Suffolk County Legislature.
Keynote speaker Charles Rangel addressing the crowd.
Keynote speaker Meeks addressing the crowd.
Kirsten John Foy, president & CEO of Arc of Justice.
Gregg Bishop, commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, talking with other event attendees.
From left, Terrence Byerson, program coordinator at STRIVE; Rudy Coombs, president of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, Local 813; Courtney Bennett, executive director of One Hundred Black Men; and Louis Baldwin, human resources manag
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (center left), and Errol Louis (center right), anchor & reporter at NY1, pose for a photo with other event attendees.
A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.
Photos: Celebrating the Nonprofit Power 100
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s leaders in the social services sector.
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From left, Mary Jane Dessables, director of information, research and accountability at the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies; Sophine Charles, director of preventative services policy and practice, COFCCA; Dominique McLeod, administrative assis
From left, Douglas Spring, associate for nonprofits at Kasirer; Madison Mounty, senior associate for nonprofits at Kasirer; Richard David, associate vice president for nonprofits at Kasirer.
From left, Sharon Levy, vice president of public affairs at YMCA of Greater New York; Sharon Greenberger, president and CEO at YMCA of Greater New York and No. 18 on Nonprofit Power 100; Maura Keeney, first vice president at Amalgamated Bank.
From left, Brian Pacheco, director of communications at NYLAG; Helen Murphy, director of philanthropy at the New York Legal Assistance Group; Alison Lavan, chief financial officer at NYLAG; Sara Meyers, chief operating officer at NYLAG; David Greenfeld, c
From left, Ethan Kaufman, board member at Urban Pathways; Frederick Shack, chief executive officer at Urban Pathways and No. 82 on the Nonprofit Power 100; Steven Dicesare, counsel at Urban Pathways.
From left, Ana Bermúdez, commissioner at the New York City Department of Probation; Carmelyn Malalis, chairwoman and commissioner of the New York City Human Rights Commission; Judge Jackie Deane of King County Family Court.
City & State reporter Zach Williams, the evening’s emcee, preparing to address the crowd.
Carmelyn Malalis, keynote speaker for the event, addressing the crowd.
Steven Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition and No. 1 on Nonprofit Power 100, addressing the crowd.
From left, Keith Little, president and chief executive officer at SCO Family of Services; Madeline Martinez, chief of staff at SCO Family of Services; David Woodlock, president and chief executive officer for Institute for Community Living and No. 73 on N
Photos: Celebrating the New York City 40 Under 40
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing some of the most influential young professionals in New York City.
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From left, Mark Weprin, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; 40 Under 40 Rising Star John Ciccarelli, director of external affairs for the Community Housing Improvement Program; Jay Martin, executive director of the Community Housing Improvement Program.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Tyrone Stevens, communications director for New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer; Alaina Gilligo, first deputy comptroller for New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.
From left, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams; Stuart Shorenstein, member at Cozen O’Connor.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Melissa Katz, director of the Collaborative for Inclusive Education; Erik Joerrs, director of governmental affairs for the New York City Charter School Center; Tom Allon, president and publisher of City & State.
From left, Greg DiNardo, manager for Daikin Applied; 40 Under 40 Rising Star Ashley Thompson, senior vice president at Capalino+Company.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Terra Setzler, director of digital strategy at Metropolitan Public Strategies; Sarah Midkiff, writer and photographer; Adriana Espinoza, New York City program director for New York League of Conservation Voters.
A shot of the crowd enjoying the event.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Skye Ostreicher, director of government and community affairs at Nicholas & Lence Communications, holding up her profile in City & State; Sean Weissbart, partner at Blank Rome LLP.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Rowhan Baptiste, associate for communications and public affairs at Global Strategy Group; 40 Under 40 Rising Star Nick E. Smith, first deputy public advocate for policy for New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Ebony Meeks-Laidley, senior advisor to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson; 40 Under 40 Rising Star India Sneed, associate at Greenberg Traurig.
City & State reporter and emcee for the event Jeff Coltin.
The crowd enjoying the keynote speech from New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivering keynote remarks.
New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer delivering keynote remarks.
From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Jordan Carélus, government relations associate at Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates; Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.
Photos: 2019 Government Procurement Conference
Experts on navigating New York’s government contracting process.
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Attendees of the conference networking at the beginning of the day.
City & State reporter and emcee Zach Williams kicking off the conference.
“You would be surprised how much time the city spends making sure a vendor’s legal name here matches a vendor’s legal name there. - Dan Symon, director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services and keynote speaker, discussing improvements a
“One of the hurdles is preparation. How can I give you the right information so that you know how to prepare for procurement?” - Sean Carroll (second from right), chief procurement officer for the state Office of General Services
“The process isn’t much different in New York than in other places ... just the size of the opportunity. With great opportunity comes great competition.” - John Mascialino, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, discussing what makes New York’s procurement pro
“Government contracting has a lot of positives but there are also risks. ... You really need to understand them before you go into the process.” - Claude M. Millman, partner at Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
From left, Mersida Ibric, deputy commissioner at the New York City Office of Citywide Procurement; New York City Councilman Ben Kallos, chairman of the Contracts Committee; Madina Touré, reporter at Politico New York and moderator of the panel.
Touré taking a question from the audience.
A member of the audience speaks to her experience with the procurement process in New York City and poses a question to the panelists.
“I would get to know who my elected officials are. Who can make that phone call ... and help me get my money? Who can break through and get me to the next step?” - state Sen. James Sanders Jr., chairman of the MWBE Task Force, giving advice to MWBEs tryin
“You have to identify your strategy. What is my product? What do I have the capacity to produce well? Who is buying my service or good? Who is buying a lot of it?" - Valerie White, executive director of Empire State Development
“If you use a shotgun approach to do business with all of us, you’re going to fail. ... You need to do your research.” - Michael J. Garner, chief diversity officer for the MTA
Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal celebrates her birthday by joining a City & State panel.
From left, Rachel Laiserin, associate commissioner for procurement and vendor management for the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications; Rachel Miller, associate commissioner and agency chief contracting officer for the
“If I have to quiz you about what you do, our meeting is going to be short. ... You should be excited about your business.” - Suzanne Veira, chief diversity officer for the New York City School Construction Authority
“If you have comfortable cash flow, government procurement is the best way to diversify your revenue stream. ... If a recession hits, you know the public sector revenue stream will be there for you.” - Gregg Bishop, commissioner of New York City Small Bus
Photos: 2019 Health Innovation Summit
Experts diagnose the progress of health care in New York.
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From left, New York Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, chairman of the Health Committee; John Cochran, deputy director of the Executive Division of the state Office for the Aging; Mario Musolino, executive director of the New York State Forum.
Attendees of the summit eat breakfast and network before the program starts.
City & State legislative reporter Zach Williams serves as emcee for the summit.
“Technology can help us by identifying places for us to refer people to, specifically where they are and when they are open. ... We’re trying to use technology to better connect people.” - Mitchell Katz, president of NYC Health + Hospitals.
The crowd listens intently to Katz.
From left, Cochran; New York City Councilman Mark Levine, chairman of the Committee on Health; Gottfried; Dan Goldberg, health reporter at Politico and moderator of the panel.
“We lose a New York City resident every six hours due to an overdose. That’s more than homicides, suicides and traffic accidents combined.” - New York City Councilman Mark Levine, chairman of the Committee on Health (left).
Attendees ask questions and talk to the panelists, including Cochran (right).
From left, Lisa Sershen, chief digital officer for Westmed Medical Group; Michael Jabbour, assistant commissioner for the New York City Department of Social Services; Joshua Breitbart, deputy chief technology officer for the New York City Mayor’s Office o
From left, Sershen; Michael Jabbour.
From left, John Shegerian, co-founder and executive chairman of ER; Ali Loveys, managing director of digital health in the Government and Public Sector Practice of Ernst & Young LLP; Sam Solomon, deputy counsel for New York City Mayor’s Office of Informat
Solomon.
From left, Shegerian; Loveys; LaMantia; Solomon.
From left, Annie Fine, director of reportable disease data, informatics and analysis for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Gary Belkin, chief, privacy and strategy, ThriveNYC.
“The biggest challenge now is there is too much information. How do you make sense of it?” - Todd Rogow, president and CEO of Healthix (left)
Kay Dervishi, staff reporter for New York Nonprofit Media and moderator of the panel (left), talking with an attendee.
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