Robert Mujica with Andrew Cuomo
Interviews & Profiles
Robert Mujica, the money man in Albany, on congestion pricing in the state budget
The state budget director says the MTA will factor into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s upcoming budget updates.
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The Million Dollar staircase in Albanys capitol
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Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves
A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.
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Maria Vullo in 2016.
Interviews & Profiles
Top state financial regulator steps down
Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo reflects on her time leading the agency.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie speaks during a ceremony commemorating the signing of Reproductive Health Act legislation.
New York State
In Democratic Albany, property tax cap is a rare disconnect
Proposal making it permanent gives the chamber some leverage in budget talks.
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Senate Deputy Minority Leader Joseph Griffo talks with Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol.
Interviews & Profiles
Filling in for John Flanagan
Upstate Republican Joseph Griffo discusses his stint as acting GOP Senate leader.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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The New York State Senate.
New York State
How the state Senate GOP is picking its legislative battles
Republican votes are helping Democrats pad their margins – but not on immigration and abortion.
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Roger Stone leaves the federal courthouse following his arrest for lying to Congress and obstructing the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Personality
Roger Stone’s New York intrigues
The ‘malevolent Forrest Gump’ has never strayed far from his home state.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs voting reform legislation flanked by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (left), Assemblyman Charles Lavine, state Senators Zellnor Myrie and James Sanders Jr., and Ben Stiller.
New York State
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen lawmakers something to show voters later on.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo laughing with Assemblyman David Weprin and state Sen. James Tedisco at his joint State of the State and budget address.
New York State
Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.
How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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New York State
Meet all the new state lawmakers
Albany welcomes 39 new legislators between both chambers.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ZACH WILLIAMS
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