Andrew Cuomo
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Andrew Cuomo, superstar
New York’s COVID-19 outbreak has pushed the governor into the national spotlight.
Interviews & Profiles
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A Q&A with New York City’s go-to crisis manager
Kathryn Garcia talks about tackling food insecurity during the coronavirus, and her many other jobs.
Interviews & Profiles
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Serving constituents during the coronavirus outbreak
There is lots to do, from making phone calls to protecting consumers to passing legislation.
New York State
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How to protect mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Therapy via teleconference and a new suicide hotline are among the proposals at the state level.
New York City
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Rodneyse Bichotte: Definitely not the old boss
The machines are waning. Brooklyn Democrats are divided. But if anyone can unite them, it’s her.
Budget
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Why Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to tax the rich
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi wants higher taxes on the rich, health insurance for airport workers and an expansion of absentee balloting.
New York City
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NYC census outreach is paying off
A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.
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Gustavo Rivera on coronavirus and Cuomo
The state senator warns of overreach as Cuomo pushes to pass an early budget.
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Vote: Who’s got the best beard in Albany?
Seven well-groomed lawmakers. Only one will make the cut.
New York City
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Can Donovan Richards find himself?
Queens is both a machine stronghold and the most progressive place on the planet. The borough president hopeful thinks he can have it all.
Interviews & Profiles
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Vanessa Gibson wants the be the Bronx’s first black BP
And the city councilwoman has been practicing her Spanish for 2021.
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Two peas in a pod
Chirlane McCray and Hillary Clinton: First ladies who have more in common than you might think.
New York City
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Political powerhouses and their famous roommates
We know these New York leaders. But we don’t know them like their roommates.
New York State
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A blunt conversation with Cuomo’s pot czar
Norman Birenbaum has been heading up the governor’s efforts to legalize marijuana.
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Savino isn’t giving up on weed
The ex-IDC member on the most controversial issues in health care.
Interviews & Profiles
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Democrats’ generational divide on gestational surrogacy
Melissa DeRosa says some older lawmakers just don’t get the young people.
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