Andrew Cuomo
Politics
'What you should know' about Rubén Díaz Sr.’s bizarre column
Diaz’s penchant for writing political missives using his government email address has gotten him into hot water recently. On Monday, the city Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics held a hearing about Díaz’s alleged use of government email to send political messages to staffers and colleagues.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Statewide candidates vie for most signatures, small donors
Here are the numbers of petitions and fundraising counts for prominent candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The projects transforming Queens
Queens has rarely garnered as much attention as neighboring Manhattan or Brooklyn, but it is increasingly becoming a destination. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest projects in the borough.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
More trouble for NYCHA, verdict in Buffalo Billion and protecting Roe
This week's headlines: More trouble for NYCHA, a guilty verdict in Buffalo Billion and protecting Roe v. Wade.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Ignore that Buffalo Billion conviction. We're legalizing pot!
The New York state Health Department officially recommended legalizing marijuana the day after Alain Kaloyeros, a former top economic development official, was convicted of corruption.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Why upstate Democrats like lefty candidates
In recent Democratic primaries, rural parts of New York state have been the most likely to embrace left-leaning insurgent candidates such as 2014 gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential bid - and Cynthia Nixon's 2018 candidacy for governor.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The Women’s Equality Party is more of a casual get-together
If there were ever a moment suited to a political party serving women, it would be now. But New York's Women’s Equality Party was founded in July 2014 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo allies to rally – or, critics contend, to confuse – female voters in his Democratic primary race against Fordham Law School professor Zephyr Teachout.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What happens in New York if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?
If Roe v. Wade were fully overturned, a 1970 New York law legalizing abortion would still be on the books. However, critics argue that it is out of date, as it restricts the time frame in which women can terminate a pregnancy and only allows a late-term abortion if a woman’s life is at risk.
New York City
Policy
Lippman Commission calls for expanding supervised release
Bail reform stalled in the state Legislature this year despite a push from the grassroots to the governor, but the Lippman criminal justice commission is releasing a report saying that New York City doesn’t have to wait until next year to keep more New Yorkers out of jail.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Cynthia Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration in this week's headlines.
Transportation
Policy
Better ways to get to LaGuardia Airport
Who needs Andrew Cuomo’s AirTrain with alternatives like these?
New York State
Personality
William Larkin's honorable discharge
State Sen. William Larkin is leaving Albany after seven decades in public service – and confident his seat will stay red.
New York City
Politics
Top takeaways from Buffalo Billion trial
Noteworthy details that the Buffalo Billion trial’s procession of witnesses has revealed.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Miner’s minor party isn’t a Republican ploy, but it’s unsure what it is
Stephanie Miner's Serve America Movement lacks stances on most major issues.
Labor
Politics
A stunning upset, congressional primaries and a Janus decision
A stunning upset, congressional primaries and a Supreme Court Janus decision in this week's top political news.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s anti-Janus labor law may divide workers, critics contend
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s anti-Janus labor law may divide workers, critics contend.
New York City
Politics
Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is already reshaping New York politics
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could shape New York’s political landscape
New York State
Policy
The Long Island outlook
The biggest Long Island projects and policy matters in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
New York City
Policy
Supreme Court strains public sector unions in Janus decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday that public sector employees cannot be forced to pay union dues.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics