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So much for including marijuana legalization into the budget.
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Predicting the fate of Cuomo’s post-budget priorities
Will the governor keep his win streak with prevailing wages, marijuana and charter schools?
By JON LENTZ
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses the National Action Network's annual national convention in New York.
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What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
Experts weigh in on the NYC mayor’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
By JON LENTZ
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The George Washington Bridge.
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Why New York is relying on commissions to make policy
Public financing, legislative pay and congestion tolls are heated issues. Is convening commissions to hammer out their details the right approach?
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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Charter.
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Will Charter Spectrum stay in New York?
The Public Service Commission moved to kick Charter out of New York months ago. That probably won’t happen.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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Stuyvesant High School
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What NYC should do with the Specialized High School Admissions Test
De Blasio wants to scrap it. Others want to keep it. Here’s what the experts say.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks at the 2019 Women's March in Iowa.
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What a staffer’s sexual harassment scandal means for Kirsten Gillibrand
New York’s junior senator had a reputation as a champion of victims. Will the allegations hurt her presidential bid?
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, joined by John Schoettler, Vice President Global Real Estate and Facilities for Amazon.com, today announced that Amazon will establish a new corporate headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. The decisio
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Should New York re-think its economic development approach?
Experts offer their input on how to shift course after losing Amazon’s HQ2.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams, shown here campaigning for lieutenant governor, has built up plenty of name recognition.
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Who’s leading in the NYC public advocate race?
Assessing the key factors – and whether the victor will eventually run for mayor.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Michael Gianaris faces off against Andrew Cuomo
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Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Assessing the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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A view of the Long Island City skyline development - the future home of Amazon HQ2 - from under the Queens Boulevard train tracks.
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What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?
Experts weigh in on the tech giant’s subsidized headquarters to be built in Queens – and similar battles in the city’s history.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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