Politics

Norman Seabrook, former president of the New York City Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, seen here leaving court after initially being charged, was found guilty this week of bribery and conspiracy after his first trial ended in a mistrial.
This Week’s Headlines
Another Cuomo gaffe, Collins suspends run and charter ballot initiatives
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
New York City Public Advocate and state Attorney General candidate Letitia James speaks at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement of locations, expanded services and partnerships for Vital Brooklyn's $210 Million, 32-Site Ambulatory Care Network.
Campaigns & Elections
Health care groups place their bets on James for attorney general
She’s received more than $100,000 from the sector.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
State Sen. Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Sen. Jeff Klein
New York State
Dems backing IDC challengers are not violating the truce
Sources present for state Senate reunification deal say it never applied to other pols.
By DAVID COLON
Nate McMurray
Campaigns & Elections
Democrat Nate McMurray hails from an island of dreams
But he actually has a chance now to win Chris Collins’ district.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Modern glass skyscrapers apartment buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan
Campaigns & Elections
Real estate spending heavily on attorney general race
REBNY and the Durst Organization have donated to multiple candidates.
By JEFF COLTIN
Then state Sen. Hiram Monserrate leaving Manhattan Federal Court in February of 2010.
Campaigns & Elections
Monserrate runs for office again
The twice-disgraced former lawmaker has failed in his last two bids.
By JEFF COLTIN
Rep. Chris Collins leaving federal court in Manhattan after his arraignment on insider trading charges.
Campaigns & Elections
Republicans face obstacles to drop Collins from ballot
Western New York party leaders will meet Tuesday to decide on their options.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Leecia Eve
Campaigns & Elections
Leecia Eve: corporate and qualified for AG
The daughter of longtime Assemblyman Arthur Eve considers herself the most independent candidate.
By JEFF COLTIN
The Henry Hudson Bridge, which spans Spuyten Duyvil Creek into Inwood Hill Park. The Columbia "C" is visible along the shoreline.
This Week’s Headlines
Collins indicted, cap on Uber and Inwood rezoning
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a press conference of New York City's congressional delegation in support of Letitia James for attorney general on Wednesday.
Campaigns & Elections
Nadler sits out the Tish party
NYC's whole congressional delegation gets behind James – with one exception.
By JEFF COLTIN
20180818