Ethics

Ethics

What to know about the Sheldon Silver ruling

Why part of the former Assembly speaker’s corruption conviction was overturned Tuesday.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Governor Cuomo has complained about JCOPE appointees voting against him.

Ethics

Is it time to replace JCOPE?

A constitutional amendment could reduce Cuomo’s influence on ethics enforcement.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Ethics

New York should brace for complicated campaign finance system

Many of the changes likely to be implemented are largely unprecedented

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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New York senate Independent Democratic Conference leader Jeff Klein in 2016

Ethics

JCOPE’s strange priorities

The state ethics watchdog slept on a lot of major corruption scandals, but it’s chasing a private citizen for buying a billboard.

By KAY DERVISHI

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Ethics

Andy King’s checkered past

The New York City Councilman’s questionable ethics date back to at least 2013.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal was just one of the elected officials who rallied before the Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing, arguing the task should be handled by lawmakers.

Ethics

Takeaways from the first Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing

The biggest fight? The future of fusion voting.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Ethics

Bill de Blasio’s rough start to the week

Recent reports accuse the New York City mayor of conflicts of interest and abuse of city resources.

By EMMA BOLTON

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Ethics

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign contributions draw scrutiny

Fundraising from firms with business before state agencies is legal, but some criticize the practice.

By EMMA BOLTON

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One of Alessandra Biaggi's first actions as a state Senator was to convene on sexual harassment — Albany's first in decades.

Ethics

Stopping sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany, taking on Trump – and more

State lawmakers are tackling a broad range of issues in Albany.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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President Donald Trump during at a press conference in the East Room of the White House.

Ethics

How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes

A state bill that could force Trump to release his tax returns is not the first effort

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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