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The powers granted by Silver v. Pataki
While the governor has more control over the state budget, it’s still unclear where it becomes overreach.
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Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?
After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.
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Impeachment probe back on as Hochul searches for her LG
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Businesses challenge New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio is requiring proof of vaccination for entry to restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues.
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Four months on, City Council flouting de Blasio’s return to offices
A continuation of remote work has kept some 700 employees out of sync with the mayor’s plan until now.
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Parents, advocates rally against expansion of family enrichment centers
They said the centers’ ties to New York City’s child welfare system will discourage parents from seeking support.
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New York’s resilient media industry
Experts weigh in on the future of news and City & State’s role in the local landscape.
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Joe Crowley: New York politics is never boring
The former member of Congress writes about the past five years.
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Who will Hochul pick as lieutenant governor?
She’s eyeing a downstate ally, but there are several interesting options.
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Five years and a transformed New York
Trump’s 2016 presidential victory shocked his home state. We had no idea what we were in for.
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Cuomo resigns and Kathy Hochul will be first female governor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Kathy Hochul meets the press
In her first press conference, the soon-to-be governor aligned herself with Cuomo’s progressive accomplishments, but distanced herself from his managerial style.
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What will Cuomo do in the next two weeks?
His critics are nervous he might do something nefarious. Or it could be a boring final fortnight for the governor.
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Cuomo’s outstanding civil and criminal consequences
Even though he resigned, the governor may not get away scot-free.
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How will the Hochul transition work?
There are still a lot of questions about her accession and what happens to Cuomo next, but history may offer some clues.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns
The three-term governor stepped down in the face of likely being impeached over sexual harassment and assault allegations.
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Cuomo’s appointees scrutinize their boss
Some of the governor’s top officials are speaking out after the release of the attorney general’s report.
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What lies ahead for Kathy Hochul if she becomes governor?
“We all know Kathy Hochul.” Democratic insiders say the lieutenant governor could become the next Democratic power broker.
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