New York City
Politics
Who’s leading in the NYC public advocate race?
Next Tuesday, New York City voters will cast their ballots for one of 17 candidates for public advocate, so we asked experts their opinion on the outcome of the race.
New York City
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Poll: Who will be NYC’s next public advocate?
New York City voters will vote in the special election for public advocate next week. Who do you think is most likely to win? And should there be a public advocate at all?
Andrew Cuomo
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Why Cuomo is so furious at Long Island Senate Dems
Gov. Andrew Cuomo feels Long Island state Senate Democrats said nothing on behalf of the Amazon deal until it was too late.
New York City Council
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Amazon breaks up with NYC and sexual harassment victims speak in Albany
Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump, the state Legislature held a hearing on sexual harassment, the NYC Council dissolved Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s committee and the MTA offered some details about the new L train repair plan.
New York City
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The graveyard of grandiose development dreams
Amazon's HQ2 deal isn't the first big New York City project to get axed. Here are the most significant big city projects to get killed.
New York City
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New York lost HQ2. How long will its strongest political opponents be smiling?
After Amazon announced it would be pulling out of its HQ2 deal, the tech giant's strongest opponents are hailing the about-face as a victory — but the politicians who led the fight could pay a price.
New York City
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How key players are reacting to Amazon’s pull-out from NYC
New York politicians and other key players react to Amazon's decision to pull out of its major HQ2 deal in New York City.
New York State
Politics
Five takeaways from Albany’s sexual harassment hearing
State lawmakers question the federal and state standards in place.
New York City
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New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees
Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.
New York City
Politics
Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Experts assess the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
New York City
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Fast facts about NYC's public advocate candidates
Notable facts about New York City's public advocate candidates.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Poll: Is a civil war brewing among the state Senate Democrats?
Long Island Democrats reportedly complained about the opposition to Amazon’s HQ2. How serious is the rift?
New York City
Politics
Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?
The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.
New York City
Politics
A wrench in the Amazon deal, taking a jail to court and a new substitute NYCHA head
Michael Ginaris is Amazon enemy number one, Bill de Blasio unveils the 2019-20 budget, there's a new NYCHA head in town and the state faces a budget shortfall in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Politics
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.
New York City
Politics
What to know about NYC’s $92.2 billion budget
New York's budget is larger than all but two states, but still feeling the pinch of Wall Street volatility.
Politics
Amazon is the new Trump in first official public advocate debate
Amazon was the new Trump in the first official New York City public advocate debate.
New York City
Politics
What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?
Experts weigh in on the Amazon's $3 billion deal to build another headquarters in Queens and compare it to similar battles in New York City’s history.
New York City
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What to watch for in the public advocate debate
The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.
New York State
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