Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Silver’s re-conviction caps roller-coaster week
Eric Schneiderman resigns and the search for his replacement in this week's headlines.
New York State
Politics
Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party
In a microcosm of Democratic divisions, Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party.
New York State
Politics
The problem with Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign
Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign is hampered because the law professor isn’t admitted to the New York bar.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Women’s Caucus: Vance shouldn’t lead Schneiderman investigation
The New York City Council Women’s Caucus supports the appointment of Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas as a special prosecutor
New York State
Politics
The most insightful analyses of Schneiderman’s resignation
From feminists to legal analysts to conservative pundits, everyone has a takeaway
New York City
Politics
Carl Heastie endorses diversity for AG, but has he promoted women?
Carl Heastie endorses diversity for attorney general selection, but has he promoted women?
New York State
Politics
With Schneiderman out, what happens now
You probably have questions about New York’s unusual approach to replacing attorneys general. We have answers.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Schneiderman's downfall the talk of the Met Gala
While Eric Schneiderman’s political career came crashing down, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson was enjoying the perks of his new job at the Met Gala.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
It’s not just Eric Schneiderman: New York’s #MeToo moment
Many local political figures have been recently accused of sexual misconduct
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the leftest of them all?
Cynthia Nixon is trying to get to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s left. But is there any space there?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Schneiderman resigned in scandal. Here's how politicians are reacting.
A bombshell New Yorker story reports that New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused four women, and he resigned within hours. How did New York politicians and others react?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Simcha Felder's state Senate stronghold
For a district at the center of a political firestorm, New York state Senate District 17 is most often sleepy and pleasant. It is here where unique demographics and political arrangements have afforded shelter to one of the most powerful and – for Democrats – frustrating figures in New York politics since 2012: state Sen. Simcha Felder.
New York City
Politics
GOP state senators exit, Silver retrial begins and not-so-secret ‘agents of the city’
GOP state senators exit, Silver retrial begins and not-so-secret ‘agents of the city,' it's your roundup of the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Upcoming vacancies in the New York state Legislature
A host of forthcoming retirements will put some GOP seats in play
New York City
Politics
Another ‘Year of the Woman’?
New York women are jumping into congressional races in higher numbers.
New York City
Politics
Keeping the faith in New York City politics
Even in New York City, there may be one religious line which politicians are not willing to cross: godlessness.
New York City Council
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‘Four women in a room,’ for a change
Four prominent female progressives gathered at the Cooper Union on Tuesday to discuss the role of women in New York state government for a panel called “Four Women in a Room,” including former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout.
Health Care
Politics
Gillibrand swings left on economics
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has recently embraced several populist progressive proposals.
New York City
Politics
Paid parental leave fight coming to the New York City Council
The New York City Council is hoping to pressure Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration to provide a paid family leave policy to all public employees, and is holding a joint hearing on Monday afternoon to hear from municipal employees testifying on the issue.
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Andrew Cuomo