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Andrew Cuomo

Cynthia Nixon’s media strategy targets key constituencies

The actress followed her gubernatorial campaign launch with a series of carefully chosen interviews.

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Why Manatt wasn't on the latest NYC top lobbyists list

For the first time since 2012, the New York City Clerk’s annual lobbying report did not include Manatt, Phillips & Phelps on its list of top 10 lobbyists - because Manatt’s New York City team joined Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in November.

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Andrew Cuomo

Does Cynthia Nixon have a path to victory?

The gubernatorial challenger needs to make inroads among voters of color in New York City.

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Everything you need to know about NYC’s top 10 lobbyists

In 2017, the list of the top 10 New York City lobbyists had a few shakeups from years past. Kasirer took the No. 1 spot by compensation, previously held by Capalino+Company, which dropped to No. 2. Connelly McLaughlin & Woloz is a new addition to the list, knocking off Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, who had appeared on the list every year since 2012.

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Donald Trump

New Yorkers in and out of the Trump administration

The Manhattan mogul keeps stocking the White House with local New Yorkers.

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New York City

Armed school officers could turn the state Senate blue

The fate of state Sen. Simcha Felder's bill arming guards in schools could impact which party he caucuses with.

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Percoco's verdict, Slaughter's death and gun control rallies

In this week's headlines, former senior Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco was found guilty, longtime Rochester-area Rep. Louise Slaughter died, and politicians joined students in a walkout to speak out against gun violence.

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Campaigns & Elections

Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?

Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.

Eric Adams

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Eric Adams calls for full public financing of elections

Saying there’s still too much private money in New York City politics, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is calling for full public financing of elections.

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Andrew Cuomo

DeFrancisco versus Molinaro: Who is winning the endorsement race?

The all-important county officials are lining up behind both GOP gubernatorial candidates.

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Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict

Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined students walking out to protest gun violence. Afterward, he took questions from the press on the conviction of Joseph Percoco, his former senior aide.

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Carolyn Maloney runs campaign ad ... on Breitbart?

Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s campaign ad has been spotted on the right-wing news site Breitbart, even though Maloney's district is one of the bluest in the nation.

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New York lawmakers divided on Rexit

After President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillers, New York congressional Democrats bemoaned the White House chaos and Republicans welcomed his replacement, Mike Pompeo.

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Percoco verdict proves corruption won't go unpunished, after all

The former Cuomo aide was convicted of some counts and acquitted on others.

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A new schools chancellor, squabbling on guns and a deadlocked jury

In this week's headlines, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio named Richard Carranza his new schools chancellor, state legislators clashed over gun legislation and the jurors in the Percoco corruption trial failed to reach a verdict.

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Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo’s week of progressive politicking

The governor highlighted his left-wing credentials after news broke of Cynthia Nixon's possible candidacy.

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Bill de Blasio

Torres asks what fundraiser is doing on COIB

New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres brought some conflict to the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board on Wednesday, questioning why board member Fernando Bohorquez Jr., a partner at BakerHostetler, is still a political fundraiser.

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Maloney hosting fundraiser for endangered congresswomen

Rep. Carolyn Maloney is hosting a fundraiser to support Reps. Julia Brownley of California, Cheri Bustos of Illinois, Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut, Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire and Stephanie Murphy of Florida – as well as Ann Kirkpatrick, who’s seeking an open House seat in Arizona.

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Donald Trump

Celebrities in high office

If Cynthia Nixon became governor, she would not be the first entertainer to run and win.