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Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.
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State Senate must protect reproductive health care
Access to abortion and contraception is threatened. Will NY act?
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Progressive items drop out of budget negotiations
As state legislative leaders convene to finalize the budget, several progressive agenda items that Gov. Andrew Cuomo listed as priorities in his January State of the State address have dropped off the negotiating table.
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Tale of the tape: Ed Mangano and Joe Percoco
Comparing Joe Percoco and Ed Mangano, two disgraced former New York public officials.
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Policy items dropping from state budget – for now
Some policy items are reportedly dropping out of the New York state budget talks, including the Child Victims Act, criminal justice reform and early voting.
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Trump’s dwindling supply of personal lawyers
President Donald Trump is struggling to attract and retain legal talent.
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What to watch for in the final week of state budget talks
With the New York state budget deadline pending and several issues left unresolved, here are the things to watch as the spending plan is finalized this week.
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Jared Kushner lied to NYC because he could get away with it
The Kushner Cos. filing of false paperwork on rent-regulated units and efforts to expel tenants is a failure of not just the companys integrity, but of state and local law. With the incentive structure of state rent regulations and a two-tiered legal system in which corporations get a slap on the wrist for ripping off the public while the poor go to jail for drug possession, actions like Kushner’s are inevitable.
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Kathy Hochul says there’s something women need to realize
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on her political rivals – like Rep. Chris Collins and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams – and the challenges facing women in politics.
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Nixon's challenge, Vance investigated and Kushner's false filings
In this week's headlines, Cynthia Nixon jumped into the gubernatorial race, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to review Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein, and Jared Kushner's company is under scrutiny for falsely reporting having no rent-controlled tenants.
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Giambra thinks New Yorkers are tired of the two major parties
Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra, a Republican, is planning to run for governor on the Reform Party line. In a Q&A with City & State, he talked about his plans to fix infrastructure, legalize recreational marijuana, reform campaign finance and more.
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Cynthia Nixon’s media strategy targets key constituencies
The actress followed her gubernatorial campaign launch with a series of carefully chosen interviews.
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