New York City
Personality
Tale of the tape: Johnson & Johnson
Both men have led important legislative bodies. Both have earned reputations for arm-twisting behind the scenes. And the two even share a last name. So how do New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson compare otherwise?
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Tale of the tape: Johnson & Johnson
Both men have led important legislative bodies. Both have earned reputations for arm-twisting behind the scenes. And the two even share a last name. So how do New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson compare otherwise?
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How the federal tax law could hurt New York's unions
It won't happen quickly, but public-sector unions could have tough labor contract talks with the state in coming years.
NYPD
Opinion
The crime wave that wasn’t
Crime goes down without aggressive policing. Thank the strong economy.
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The crime wave that wasn’t
Crime goes down without aggressive policing. Thank the strong economy.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Energetic change: Cuomo takes aim at ESCOs
Now the ESCO market is thriving, with some 200 companies providing electricity and gas across the state. The Cuomo administration has said the sales tax exemption is no longer necessary – and if the taxes are collected, the state expects it would initially bring $96 million into state coffers and $128 million in subsequent years.
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Who's vying for the 11 vacant state legislative seats?
A rundown of the former New York state senators and Assembly members who left vacancies in Albany – and who is running to replace them.
Politics
Who's vying for the 11 vacant state legislative seats?
A rundown of the former New York state senators and Assembly members who left vacancies in Albany – and who is running to replace them.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s plan to tax health insurance industry raises concerns
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to tax the health insurance industry to help balance the budget.
Rikers Island
Opinion
Close Rikers sooner by reforming parole
Minor parole violations shouldn't automatically trigger jail time.
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Close Rikers sooner by reforming parole
Minor parole violations shouldn't automatically trigger jail time.
Politics
Bill de Blasio
The Shola must go on
Why de Blasio is standing by embattled NYCHA chief Shola Olatoye.
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The Shola must go on
Why de Blasio is standing by embattled NYCHA chief Shola Olatoye.
New York State
Personality
5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley
The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.
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5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley
The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.
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