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New York State

Is New York prepared for a fiscal disaster?

Why a recession or federal cuts could throw Cuomo’s budget into disarray.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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New York State

Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era

But in between the lines is the same old governor.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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Voters waited in long lines to cast their vote.

Policy

New York makes moves against restrictive voting laws

Democratic lawmakers say newly-passed laws are just the beginning.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Former governor and 1913 state Assembly Speaker Alfred Emanuel "Al" Smith, with his wife Catherine and children, at Sheepshead Bay Speedway in August of 1918.

New York State

Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany

The party was busy, but ultimately divided, in 1913.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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New York State

Day 1 of Democratic-controlled Albany

A sense of optimism prevailed, but fault-lines also emerged on the first day of one-party rule.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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New York State Senator Michael Gianaris in the Senate Chamber.

Interviews & Profiles

State Sen. Michael Gianaris has big plans for 2019

The deputy majority leader wants to show that the party can get things done.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Personality

personality

Housing

How rent regulation depends on closing the LLC loophole

Tenant advocates hope to land one-two punch against real estate interests.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Criminal Justice

Controversial security firm receives $284 million contract renewal from NYC

FJC Security Services was allegedly involved in Jazmine Headley incident.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

policy

Interviews & Profiles

Latrice Walker's plan to advocate, agitate, legislate and litigate

How the NYC public advocate candidate hopes to stand out.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Personality

personality

New York State

Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address

President Donald Trump was on the governor's mind.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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