Barbara Underwood

Labor

Why Charter just agreed to a $174.2 million settlement

What you need to know about the payouts and other promises Charter made in the settlement.

Cyrus Vance

Cy Vance's blind spot

It’s hard to prosecute sexual assault allegations – and critics aren’t sure if the Manhattan DA really wants to.

Letitia James

Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power

Depending on if, and how soon Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, he may be one of the nine justices deciding Gamble v. United States, a case that could bar New York from prosecuting crimes that already have been tried at the federal level.

New York State

Times endorsement gives Zephyr Teachout needed momentum in AG race

The New York Times endorsement gives Zephyr Teachout needed momentum in AG race, but Letitia James still has the edge as campaign enters its final weeks.

Andrew Cuomo

A lawsuit, a bus tour and a budget deal

New York Attorney General files a lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, Governor Andrew Cuomo goes on a bus tour, a NYCHA settlement is reached and New York City has a budget deal in this week's top news.

Donald Trump

Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump

New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's lawsuit builds towards a possible criminal case against Donald Trump, and if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.

Barbara Underwood

Attorney General Barbara Underwood continues the office’s pursuit of Trump

The New York AG’s office filed suit against the Trump Foundation for allegedly funneling money to the president’s 2016 campaign

New York City

Party conventions, marijuana reform and a new attorney general

Party conventions, marijuana reform and a new attorney general round out the week’s top political news.

Andrew Cuomo

Is the Albany Power 100 list sexist?

Blame society, not the journalists who report on it, for the unequal distribution of power in the Albany Power 100.

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Eric Schneiderman

Who needs Eric Schneiderman anyways?

Why Democrats shouldn’t worry about Eric Schneiderman’s unceremonious exit.

Andrew Cuomo

Silver’s re-conviction caps roller-coaster week

Eric Schneiderman resigns and the search for his replacement in this week's headlines.