Politics
Helen Rosenthal files for New York City comptroller run
New York City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal has filed to run for city comptroller in 2021. The Upper West Side Democrat became the first candidate to officially declare her intentions to run for the citywide seat by filing with the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
New York City
Politics
Candidate kicked off the ballot? It all happens in this room.
When candidates challenge each other’s petitions to get on the ballot, who does the vetting? City & State goes behind the scenes at the New York City Board of Elections office in Lower Manhattan to see how it all plays out.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
Was anyone a bigger winner this week than NYSNA's Jill Furillo, Billy Joel, or City Council members Corey Johnson and Antonio Reynoso? Did anyone have a worse week than President Donald Trump? Vote for the latest Winners & Losers!
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
‘Fraught with danger’: Why Cuomo might want to avoid a debate
Nixon and Teachout want debates. Frontrunners have little incentive.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit housing development brings together New York City veterans and LGBTQ youth
Walton House is the first development to open under the city's 15/15 housing initiative.
Politics
John Liu on why taking on state Sen. Tony Avella is different this time
John Liu, the first Asian-American citywide elected official who served as New York City comptroller before becoming embroiled in a fundraising scandal, is attempting a political comeback. After losing both his 2013 bid for mayor and 2014 run for state Senate, he is making a second run for the 11th Senate District.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Zephyr Teachout has a plausible path to victory
Two months after former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned over allegations of abusing multiple women, and roughly two months before the statewide primary elections, the Democratic race to replace him is taking shape.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Collaborations could work for your nonprofit
Before deciding on a full merger, consider that a nonprofit collaboration can offer a less intensive solution.
Politics
Has state Sen. Marty Golden sped too close to the sun?
State Sen. Martin Golden has been a mainstay of Brooklyn politics for 20 years. But, as a “blue wave” of Democratic turnout in November gathers force, could Golden’s habit of stumbling into political minefields mean the senator’s time in office is finally up?
NYPD
Policy
Records standoff between NYPD and Vance continues
The New York Police Department hasn’t met Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s demands for access to internal police disciplinary records and investigative reports, but Police Commissioner James O’Neill is confident the two sides will reach an agreement.
Politics
Kaminsky: It's not OK Skelos did it for his son
City & State talked to Kaminsky just before the verdict came down about what his district thinks of Skelos, what he’s going to do with all his money, and why he likes Letitia James – even though he won’t endorse her for attorney general yet.
Politics
Dean and Adam Skelos found guilty again
Former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were found guilty on federal corruption charges for the second time on Tuesday.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
'What you should know' about Rubén Díaz Sr.’s bizarre column
Diaz’s penchant for writing political missives using his government email address has gotten him into hot water recently. On Monday, the city Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics held a hearing about Díaz’s alleged use of government email to send political messages to staffers and colleagues.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Statewide candidates vie for most signatures, small donors
Here are the numbers of petitions and fundraising counts for prominent candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
360° video: What does a Close to Home facility look like?
This five-year-old initiative places youth in facilities close to their local communities rather than upstate facilities.
Politics
NY Republicans can't seem to agree on Helsinki summit
Several New York House Republicans pushed back against President Donald Trump’s seeming acceptance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection of allegations of election meddling.
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