Politics

Why Miner might challenge Cuomo instead of Katko

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said she would not challenge Republican Rep. John Katko in the 2018 election, but that she is considering a primary bid against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here's why.

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Why Miner might challenge Cuomo instead of Katko

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said she would not challenge Republican Rep. John Katko in the 2018 election, but that she is considering a primary bid against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here's why.

Policy

De Blasio's blind spot

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has positioned himself as a progressive, but transportation advocates say his positions on issues like congestion pricing point to a car-centric approach.

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Policy

Cuomo's executive order on net neutrality unlikely to move industry

Although Andrew Cuomo likes to position himself at the forefront of opposition to the Trump administration, New York was beaten to the punch by Montana in responding to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules.

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How to prepare New Yorkers to benefit from Amazon

New York City is a finalist for Amazon's second headquarters. The Center for an Urban Future lays out how the city can make sure locals get their share of the jobs created if the company comes to New York.

Bill de Blasio

Opinion

How to prepare New Yorkers to benefit from Amazon

New York City is a finalist for Amazon's second headquarters. The Center for an Urban Future lays out how the city can make sure locals get their share of the jobs created if the company comes to New York.

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Why NYC should hope it loses Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes

The case against Amazon for the Big Apple is easy: Just look at what has happened to Seattle. Antipathy to Amazon has palpably grown during the two years I’ve lived there, as Amazon’s vertiginous growth has made Seattle the country’s largest company town and fueled Seattle’s status as the fastest growing city in the U.S.

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Why NYC should hope it loses Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes

The case against Amazon for the Big Apple is easy: Just look at what has happened to Seattle. Antipathy to Amazon has palpably grown during the two years I’ve lived there, as Amazon’s vertiginous growth has made Seattle the country’s largest company town and fueled Seattle’s status as the fastest growing city in the U.S.

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The Mercers donate generously to New York Republicans

The Mercers are well on their way to becoming among the most influential donors in New York politics.

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The Mercers donate generously to New York Republicans

The Mercers are well on their way to becoming among the most influential donors in New York politics.

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Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.

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Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.

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Jeffries: No infrastructure plan without public housing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other mayors had planned to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss infrastructure funding, but Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has his own plan.

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Jeffries: No infrastructure plan without public housing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other mayors had planned to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss infrastructure funding, but Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has his own plan.