New York State
Politics
MWBE spotlight: 2 firms making their mark
These up-and-comers are doing big business with government agencies.
New York State
Politics
How MWBEs in New York persevered through the pandemic
Business has bounced back for these eight companies.
New York City
Politics
Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
Housing
Politics
Activists have returned to Albany, and some lawmakers don’t like it
Is preventing evictions cause for yelling? Depends who you ask.
New York City
Politics
Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement
They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
New York City
Politics
NYC awarded less than 4% of contracts to minority- and women-owned business
Last year was a slow year for MWBEs, and Mayor Eric Adams said he wants to grow the program.
New York State
Politics
Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal
The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll
A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.
Campaigns & Elections
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Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?
The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.
New York City
Politics
Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)
City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
New poll has rosy numbers for Cuomo
The former governor was just about tied with Gov. Kathy Hochul when voters were asked who they would choose in 2022.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Andrews is challenging Assembly Member Vivian Cook – backed by her supporters’ money
WFP-backed Andrews has a massive cash advantage over the 84-year old incumbent.
New York City
Politics
City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget
The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.
New York City
Politics
Council member to colleagues: Don’t bother giving NYCHA your money
Rafael Salamanca Jr., at a hearing Tuesday, warned his fellow council members that they’ll be frustrated, just like him, if they provide the city’s housing authority with funding and expect things done.
New York State
Politics
The 2022 Law Power 100: New York’s biggest legal developments
Here are a few of the cases of local and national importance that landed in the Empire State in the past year.
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