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.
New York City
Will Cy Vance redeem his reputation among liberals?
Manhattan DA Cy Vance is making some reforms, but not all advocates are mollified.
Rory Lancman
Rory Lancman launches bid for Queens district attorney
New York City Councilman Rory Lancman has officially launched his run for Queens district attorney, promising to bring progressive reforms to an office that has been run by the same prosecutor for more than a quarter century.
New York City
Cuomo and Nixon debate, speed cameras turned on and questions on Cy Vance
Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon debate, speed cameras turned on and questions surround Cy Vance in this week's top political news.
James O’Neill
Records standoff between NYPD and Vance continues
The New York Police Department hasn’t met Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s demands for access to internal police disciplinary records and investigative reports, but Police Commissioner James O’Neill is confident the two sides will reach an agreement.
New York City
Advocates: De Blasio marijuana plan won't end racial disparities
New York City will replace marijuana possession arrests with summonses, but blacks and Latinos will still bear the brunt.
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.
New York State
Can New York circumvent Trump’s pardon power?
It would require a change in state law, but New York prosecutors have jurisdiction over many of Donald Trump’s activities.
New York City
Why did Cy Vance give Weinstein special treatment?
When Harvey Weinstein was arrested on sexual assault charges, he got to turn himself in, his bail was set at a pre-negotiated amount he could easily afford, and he wasn’t held in jail overnight. So why did Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance give him special treatment?
New York City
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Weinstein indicted
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Harvey Weinstein indicted in this week's top news.
Letitia James
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.
Criminal justice
Don't spark up in Central Park before reading this
5 things to know about New York City’s steps toward marijuana decriminalization
Andrew Cuomo
Silver’s re-conviction caps roller-coaster week
Eric Schneiderman resigns and the search for his replacement in this week's headlines.
Cyrus Vance
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
Cynthia Nixon
Nixon's challenge, Vance investigated and Kushner's false filings
In this week's headlines, Cynthia Nixon jumped into the gubernatorial race, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to review Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein, and Jared Kushner's company is under scrutiny for falsely reporting having no rent-controlled tenants.
Cyrus Vance
Bratton still hopping mad over Vance's turnstile jumper policy
At a roundtable hosted by the Manhattan Institute, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. made a “mistake” when he announced his office would no longer prosecute the “overwhelming majority” of subway turnstile jumpers.
Andrew Cuomo
Updated: New York’s most prominent gun rights and gun control advocates
The latest mass shooting splits New York politicians.
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