Gambling
Politics
Marijuana reform, Letitia James for attorney general and a gamble pays off
Marijuana reform, Letitia James for attorney general and a gamble pays off in this week’s political roundup.
New York City
Politics
Why you shouldn’t open your high-rise office windows
New York City is imposing new building regulations starting next year, where all residences, even single-family homes, will have to have ventilation systems.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bar admittance unlikely to impede a Teachout attorney general run
Law professor Zephyr Teachout isn’t admitted to the New York state bar, posing a political hurdle to her potential candidacy for state attorney general, but that may be fixed more easily than some experts expected.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Homelessness takes center stage at NYC budget hearing
New York City officials defended the increased funding they have received to combat homelessness and their request for more money to serve the record shelter population, even as they face fresh scrutiny over the use of hotel shelters.
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney feels good about running for AG
A source familiar with Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s thinking told City & State that the Hudson Valley congressman is moving closer to a run, and feeling “even better” about it since Rep. Kathleen Rice is dropping out.
New York State
Politics
All New York AG candidates are "qualified"
All of the New York attorney general candidates are "qualified"
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Letitia James doesn’t want to be attorney general … yet
Why Letitia James and the biggest names opted out of the state legislative selection process.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
You don’t have to be that qualified to be attorney general
The state Legislature is interviewing candidates to replace Schneiderman, but the job’s formal qualifications are minimal.
New York State
Politics
Who needs Eric Schneiderman anyways?
Why Democrats shouldn’t worry about Eric Schneiderman’s unceremonious exit.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who New York’s power players want to be the next attorney general
Who Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and others want to replace Eric Schneiderman as New York state attorney general.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Updated: The leading contenders to be New York’s next attorney general
The Legislature will choose a successor to Eric Schneiderman. Here’s an updated guide to the candidates' strengths and weaknesses.
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