New York State

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Lawmakers lash out at Cuomo’s education funding plans

New York state lawmakers Shelley Mayer, John Liu, and Michael Benedetto share their thoughts and criticisms on Andrew Cuomo's proposals on Foundation Aid.

Donald Trump

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Lynne Patton: From Trump Tower to a NYCHA “shithole”

Lynne Patton, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regional administrator for New York and New Jersey discusses her relationship with president Donald Trump and her work with NYCHA.

New York City

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Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.

Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.

Andrew Cuomo

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The most unlikely allies in New York politics

Hakeem Jeffries and the Koch brothers. E.J. McMahon and Julia Salazar. John Flanagan and Carl Heastie. These are just a few of the strange bedfellows Albany has made.

Andrew Cuomo

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New York politicians and the actors who played them

Some of the most memorable movie and TV portrayals of New York political figures, from Michael Imperioli playing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Fred Armisen’s controversial take on then-Gov. David Paterson.

Personality

Public advocate rivals Williams, Ulrich top winners list

The public advocate's race dominated the week after Amazon, and no one knows exactly where upstate is. But you will know who was this week's biggest winner (and loser).

Personality

Sexual harassment survivors voted last week's biggest winners

It's been one hell of a week. Amazon pulled out of its HQ2 deal, Mitch McConnell signaled on Thursday that Trump will sign Nita Lowey’s bill and simultaneously declare a national emergency to build the wall, the first sexual harassment hearing in Albany in decade, and so much more. But two questions remain: Who was this week's biggest winner? And who was this week's biggest loser?

New York City

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Will congestion pricing be part of the state budget?

New York lawmakers on the committees that oversee the MTA, state Sen. Leroy Comrie and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin - in addition to state Sen. Tim Kennedy - weigh in on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's congestion pricing proposal.

New York State

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Julia Salazar isn’t taking a back seat

Julia Salazar talks about her universal rent control bill, Albany, the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, and her hopes for the future.

New York State

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5 couples who found each other in New York politics

Meet 10 of New York's lesser-known power couples this Valentine's Day, and learn all about what makes these dynamic duos great.

New York State

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Robert Mujica, the money man in Albany, on congestion pricing in the state budget

State Budget Director Robert Mujica says the MTA will factor into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s upcoming budget updates.

New York State

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New York’s vegetarian and vegan politicians

New York politicians explain why they decided to go meatless and their favorite vegan and vegetarian meals.

Personality

Offshore drilling ban sponsors soak the competition

Bill de Blasio unveiled the city's budget, while Andrew Cuomo padded his in this week's Winners and Losers.

New York City

Personality

Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills

Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.

Personality

Child Victims Act sponsors top weekly winner vote

Child Victims Act sponsors top weekly winner vote, and 32BJ's Hector Figueroa got the most loser votes - thanks to some voter fraud.

New York City

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Back to school with Steve Israel

Former congressman Steve Israel is confronting our volatile political era with a new politics institute at Cornell.

New York City

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How de Blasio's D.C. agents keep tabs on Trump’s government

As Bill de Blasio wages a war on Washington, his agents in D.C. keep tabs on Donald Trump’s government.

New York State

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Top state financial regulator steps down

Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo reflects on her time leading the agency.