Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Peters dismissed, Flanagan holds on and NYCHA plan denied
The race for New York City public advocate started to take shape, Mark Peters is fired, John Flanagan keeps his Republican leadership position in the state Senate and there's no deal for NYCHA in this week's political news.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How opponents of the Amazon deal could stop it
State and city lawmakers who want to thwart the governor’s and mayor’s plans have a few weapons in their arsenal.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council didn’t mind being cut out before
The state has bypassed the New York City Council many times before for large development projects.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Who is for – and against – the Amazon deal
The online retailer’s move into Queens is dividing elected officials and influential groups.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Make New York City’s public advocate a real job
Subpoena and voting power would grant meaningful oversight ability.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York
Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
A year later, NYC’s construction safety law is being ignored
Bogus training certificates are putting workers in danger, critics say.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The mystery tax breaks bringing Amazon to LIC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has an incentives package for Amazon, but taxpayers may never know what’s in it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Reports of broken scanners, long lines on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections has a history of issues.
New York City
Opinion
Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement
Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.
New York City
Politics
NYC Charter Revision Commission: The three ballot questions explained
New York City Mayor's Charter Revision Commission seeks to reform campaign finance, boost civic participation and set term limits for community board members through three ballot proposals.
New York City
Policy
How far New York still has to go on MWBEs
City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
New York City
Opinion
New campaign finance reform would return power to the people
Ballot Question 1 from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Charter Revision Commission would lower donation limits and increase public matching funds.
New York City
Policy
Momentum builds behind MWBEs
After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams flies his conservative flag
New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he’d carry his gun into faith services.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Bombs in New York and a governor’s debate
Pipe bombs were sent to a number of prominent Democrats and progressives across the country, including several in New York, and to CNN’s Columbus Circle headquarters.
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York City
Personality
Jumaane Williams is ready to be public advocate, assuming there’s a vacancy
Defeated in his bid for lieutenant governor, Jumaane Williams has set his sights on the office of public advocate.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Proud Boys brawl, Dems raise cash and Cuomo leads in the polls
Proud Boys brawl in Manhattan, Dems perform well in congressional races and Cuomo leads in the polls
New York City
Opinion