Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era
Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Are Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans for the MTA subways a good idea?
Experts weigh in on the surprise L train plan, who controls the MTA and a new congestion pricing push.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s 2019 budget address, by the numbers
Breaking down Andrew Cuomo's 2019 budget address by what he wants to spend on education, health care, subways and more.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Poll: Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the L train and the MTA
Is the governor’s plan to avoid the L train shutdown a good idea?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Andrew Cuomo and the curse of the third term
Will single-party control allow the governor to avoid the pitfalls that plagued his long-serving predecessors?
New York State
Politics
Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany
Looking back at the last time New York Democrats dominated Albany in 1913.
New York City
Politics
Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire
New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.
Politics
The end of the state Senate subcommittee
The state Senate’s two existing subcommittees and the three additional subcommittees that had been announced last month are being upgraded to fully-fledged standing committees.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
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Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.
Politics
Day 1 of Democratic-controlled Albany
A sense of optimism prevailed, but fault-lines also emerged on the first day of one-party rule.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
New York City
Politics
Council bill aims to impose prevailing wage on all city-subsidized projects
Wage and safety bills would incentivize union labor, but critics fear higher price tag.
Technology
Politics
Say hello to First Read Tech
City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.
New York City
Politics
Robert Cornegy officially files for 2021 Brooklyn borough president run
Learning from his speaker run, Robert Cornegy says he’s jumping in early.
New York City
Politics
No L train shutdown, Fair Fares and Cuomo’s inauguration
Jeff Klein gets a new job, Bill de Blasio and Corey Johnson outline Fair Fares and Andrew Cuomo saves the day for L train riders.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his inaugural address on Ellis Island on Tuesday evening. Here are four takeaways from the speech, including the governor’s focus on the president, his own prospects of running for president, and – of course – his latest video presentation.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
New York political predictions for 2019
What bills will the Democratic state Legislature pass? Will Amazon’s new office in Queens move forward – as is? Who will be New York City’s next public advocate? We reached out to a half dozen New York experts and insiders for their political predictions for 2019.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics