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.

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

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.