Ethics

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

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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

Policy

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New York senate Independent Democratic Conference leader Jeff Klein in 2016

Ethics

Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?

Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.

By DAVID COLON

Policy

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Ethics

Biaggi looks to revive state Senate Ethics Committee

The freshman will chair the moribund committee and actually hold hearings.

By DAVID CRUZ

Policy

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Alain Kaloyeros, the ex-president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute, arrives for his sentencing at Manhattan Federal court.

Ethics

Why the Buffalo Billion bid-rigging scandal hasn’t changed anything

With Democrats in charge, reforms aren’t a priority in 2019.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Ethics

What will a pay raise cost New York lawmakers?

Compensation Committee demands limits to outside income, but will that stick?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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New York City Council chambers at City Hall

Ethics

Which New York City Council member is under investigation?

The body is looking into “disorderly behavior” of a member, but won’t say who.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Steve Pigeon walks in a hallway at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y

Ethics

The growing list of corrupt Cuomo associates

Steve Pigeon pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling an illegal donation to the governor’s campaign.

By JORDAN LAIRD

Policy

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Ethics

Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power

The window to prosecute Trump or his associates may be shrinking.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Ethics

Why Donald and Fred Trump got away with it

City, state and federal authorities could hardly keep up with the ways that money moved from father to son.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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