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The 2020 Albany Power 100

This year, the coronavirus upended the balance of power in state government.

By CITY & STATE | May 31, 2020
 
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New York State
Governor Cuomo at Northwell Health Core Lab in New Hyde Park before delivering his daily COVID-19 Coronavirus briefing on Sunday April 19, 2020.
The coronavirus in New York, by the numbers
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New York has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.
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New York City
Protesters demonstrating the death of George Floyd faceoff against the NYPD on May 29th in Park Slope.
George Floyd protesters, NYPD clash in Brooklyn
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced there will be an independent review into the protests.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Technology
Twitter began fact-checking President Trump this week.
What if Twitter fact-checked New York politicians?
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We suggested a few tweets from New York lawmakers that might elicit a double-take from Twitter’s fact checkers.
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New York City
Protesters at City Hall on May 28th demonstrating against the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
De Blasio’s double standard on police brutality
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The NYC mayor thinks Minneapolis should do what New York didn’t.
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This Week’s Headlines
NYPD officers arrest a protester in Union Square during a rally responding to the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of police.
Reopening slowly and the state Senate meets remotely
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Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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Winners & Losers
This week's biggest Winners & Losers
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Who's up and who's down this week?
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New York City
Scott Stringer, Linda Lacewell, and City & State Editor and Chief Jon Lentz during a webinar on Thursday.
Scott Stringer’s roadmap to a balanced budget
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Comptroller said the city is avoiding cuts ‘out of laziness’ and borrowing is a last resort.
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Personality
What's that in George Washington's arm? Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" of course.
Where else has “The Power Broker” been hiding?
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Because the Caro tome has always been shoulder-height in your home office.
By CAITLIN DORMAN
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OPINION

Opinion
A New York State DMV in New York City closed due to Coronavirus.
NYC requires a leaner, tech-driven government
The budget shortfall makes efficiency essential.
By EMIL SKANDUL
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Opinion
How missed appointments or curfews can lead to COVID-19
New York should stop locking people for minor parole violations during the coronavirus pandemic.
By VINCENT SCHIRALDI
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Commentary
Cuomo’s doing better than Newsom. Here’s why.
This is a time for top-down leadership.
By TOM ALLON
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Commentary
Andrew Yang risks New York lives for a symbolic primary
This is what happens when dilettantes start to play with politics.
By BEN ADLER
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POLITICS

News & Politics
Cuomo's holding pattern on addressing unrest
Is the governor leading from behind – or just falling behind – in his response to statewide protests?
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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New York State
The coronavirus in New York, by the numbers
New York has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.
By CITY & STATE
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New York City
George Floyd protesters, NYPD clash in Brooklyn
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced there will be an independent review into the protests.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Policy

Technology
Twitter began fact-checking President Trump this week.
What if Twitter fact-checked New York politicians?
We suggested a few tweets from New York lawmakers that might elicit a double-take from Twitter’s fact checkers.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Education
Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools
Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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Budget
A new pot of pot revenue unlikely to save the state budget
Legalizing recreational marijuana is unlikely this year, and wouldn’t provide immediate fiscal relief.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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Criminal Justice
Why arrests plummeted during New York’s COVID-19 peak
It wasn’t only because people are staying at home.
By DAN CLARK
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PERSONALITY

Interviews & Profiles
State Budget Director Robert Mujica
Robert Mujica is calling the shots
New York is in fiscal free fall. But the budget director may have to make brutal cuts in order to save it.
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Personality
Meet Andrew Cuomo
The New York governor everyone’s talking about these days.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Personality
Where else has “The Power Broker” been hiding?
Because the Caro tome has always been shoulder-height in your home office.
By CAITLIN DORMAN
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Personality
What you want to know about Andrew Cuomo
We answered some of your most Googled questions about New York’s governor. You’re welcome.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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POWER LIST

MAGAZINE

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News & Politics
How prepared is the Empire State?
Coronavirus is coming. Is New York ready?
How health officials are bracing for a large-scale outbreak.
By AMINA FRASSL
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New York City
6 New York City Council members want to be speaker
Could the field grow before 2021?
By JEFF COLTIN
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Personality
New York’s top 10 power couples
The Empire State's most politically potent pairs
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Personality
All of New York’s top lawmakers are single
Who says you’ve got to be married to get ahead in politics?
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Photos: Recognizing New York’s most powerful people
City & State’s Power 100 reception tagged the leaders who make NYC tick.
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From left, Edward Wallace, co-chairman of the New York City Office at Greenberg Traurig and #83 on NYC 100; Suri Kasirer, founder & president of Kasirer and #28 on NYC 100.
From left, Chris Coffey, head of New York practice at Tusk Strategies and #98 on NYC 100; New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, #100 on NYC 100; Samara Karasyk, executive vice president at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
From left, Jonathan Phelps, sales executive - political and advocacy at Pandora; Quemuel Arroyo, global head of community at Charge.
Jeff Coltin, senior reporter at City & State and emcee for the event, introducing the speaking lineup.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, #24 on NYC 100 and keynote speaker for the event, addressing the crowd.
The crowd listening to the speaking program for the reception.
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and #73 on NYC 100.
Emily Giske, partner at Bolton-St. Johns and #50 on NYC 100.
From left, Williams; David Greenfield, executive director and CEO at the Met Council and #95 on NYC 100; Jacquelyn Martell, state director of advocacy for Achievement First; Herman Merritt, political director at CSA.
From left, Errol Louis, host of “Inside City Hall” on NY1 and #41 on NYC 100; Randy Peers, president and CEO at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
Julie Menin, New York City census director and executive assistant corporation counsel for strategic advocacy, holding up her profile in City & State as #75 on NYC 100.
From left, Coltin; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, #44 on NYC 100.
Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders
City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.
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From left, Tasfia Rahman, policy coordinator for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families; Jasmine Gripper, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education and #24 on the Education Power 100; Natasha Capers, coordinator for the New
A shot of the crowd eating, drinking and chatting during the event.
From left, Laura Zingmond, senior editor at InsideSchools and #43 on the Education Power 100; Vanessa Leung, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100.
Betty Rosa, center left, chancellor of the state Board of Regents and #1 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees at the event.
Jon Lentz, editor-in-chief of City & State New York, serves as the emcee for the event.
The crowd listens to the speaking program during the reception.
Rosa, right, delivering her keynote address next to Jeff Mejia, a graduate of Berkeley College and the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, who delivered introductory remarks.
State Sen. John Liu, chairman of the New York City Education Committee and #8 on the Education Power 100, delivering his keynote address.
From left, Anita Gundanna, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100; Leung; Rahman.
Charissa Fernández, executive director of Teach for America New York and #57 on the Education Power 100, talking with an attendee at the event.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, center, chairman of the Education Committee and #7 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees during the event.
Photos: Celebrating the leaders who built New York
City & State’s 50 over 50 gala recognized New York’s elder statespeople.
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From left, Mary Paterson; Carl McCall, Lifetime Achievement honoree; former Gov. David Paterson, Lifetime Achievement honoree
From left, Lenue H. Singletary III, senior vice president for Brooklyn Hospital Center; Dr. Wayne Riley, president of SUNY Downstate
Betsy Gotbaum, executive director of Citizens Union and emcee for 50 Over 50, addressing the crowd
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams introducing Paterson
The crowd listens to the speaker lineup
Paterson delivers remarks while Adams laughs along with him
From left, McCall and Riley take a photo after they each delivered remarks
From left, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging and Lifetime Achievement honoree; Ana Oliveira, president and chief executive officer of The New York Women’s Foundation
Corey Johnson, speaker of the New York City Council, introduces Ethan Geto, principal at Geto & de Milly and Life Achievement honoree
From left, Geto and Johnson take a photo after they delivered remarks
Christine Quinn, president and CEO of Win, introduces Charles John O’Byrne, executive vice president for policy at Related Companies and Lifetime Achievement honoree
From left, Quinn and O’Byrne take a photo after they delivered remarks
Dr. Ramon Tallaj, board chairman for Somos Community Care, delivers remarks
Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in health
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s leaders in the health care community.
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From left, Bryan O’Malley, executive direction of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State and #59 on Health Power 100; Marina Marcou-O’Malley, policy and operations director for the Alliance for Quality Education
From left, Kimberly Williams, president and chief executive officer of Vibrant Emotional Health and #85 on Health Power 100; Loree Sutton, candidate for mayor of New York City; Kathryn Salisbury, executive vice president of strategy and business developme
A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.
From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi
From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi
John W. Roane, chairman of the community advisory board for NYC Health+Hospitals Bellevue
From center, Lisa David, president and chief executive officer of Public Health Solutions, and Sharon Greenberger, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater New York and #86 on Health Power 100, chatting during the event.
Howard Zucker, commissioner of the state Department of Health.
Zucker breaking out festive glasses to celebrate the start of the new year.
Oxiris Barbot, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and #2 on Health Power 100, delivering keynote remarks.
Johanne Morne, director of the state Department of Health AIDS Institute and #37 on Health Power 100
From left, Denise West, deputy executive director for the Brooklyn Perinatal Network; and Anthony Feliciano, director of the Commission on the Public’s Health System and #98 on Health Power 100
New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, chairwoman of the Committee on Hospitals and #18 on Health Power 100, chatting with attendees at the event.
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.
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