New York State
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New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
New York City
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Richard Carranza’s biggest moments
The defining events of the New York City schools chancellor’s tenure
New York State
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One woman who could bring down Gov. Andrew Cuomo
No matter what happens to the governor, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will likely play a big role.
New York City
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What does the New York City Council do?
Passing laws, negotiating budgets, making land use decisions and more!
New York State
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Why are cops rarely charged or convicted when they kill in the line of duty?
A grand jury declined to indict police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester last year. That’s not a huge surprise.
New York City
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Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council
Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo faces sexual harassment allegations
Former staffer Lindsey Boylan said the governor acted inappropriately with her and kissed her against her will.
New York City
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NYC launches website to highlight social equity outcomes
New data shows the city’s race and gender gaps on health, economic and educational indicators.
New York City
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Controversial shelter provider’s new president already out
The Bronx Parent Housing Network fired its CEO for allegedly sexually abusing and harassing shelter residents and employees. His replacement is no longer with the network.
Andrew Cuomo
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How Cuomo wants to safeguard your data
A proposal in Cuomo’s executive budget would make it harder for companies to share and sell user data but some say it only scratches the surface of privacy concerns.
Andrew Cuomo
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The backlash to the Cuomo backlash has begun
Some political countercurrents are helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo weather the nursing home political storm.
New York State
Politics
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
Campaigns & Elections
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Special City Council election in diverse Bronx district
Ranked choice voting will decide who wins among six candidates vying to fill the City Council District 11 seat.
New York City
Politics
Nursing home scandal continues and Cuomo goes on the attack
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How will the Legislature revoke Cuomo’s emergency powers?
There’s no consensus yet on how to curb Cuomo’s expanded powers, but those powers may not be gone for good.
Campaigns & Elections
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Southeast Queens hosts second ranked-choice special election
What you need to know about ranked-voting and the candidates running in New York City Council District 31.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Where things stand with Cuomo’s nursing home scandal
Several plotlines have emerged as the governor’s political headaches multiply.
Campaigns & Elections
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