Politics
Politics
Cuomo, who specialized in controlling ethics commissions, sues existing ethics commission for being too independent of the governor
The former governor filed a lawsuit against the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying to challenge its ‘constitutional authority’ over a probe into his pandemic book deal.
New York State
Politics
New York’s new ethics agency is still taking shape
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be tasked with policing public officials. But lawmakers are still the ones appointing them.
Ethics
Policy
What about those JCOPE reforms?
After the governor promised bold reform of the state’s ethics watchdog in the budget, the proposal may have sputtered.
Ethics
Policy
JCOPE action on Cuomo book deal seen as ‘small’ step toward righting marred history
Despite the popular decision, calls for the commission’s dissolution remain
Ethics
Policy
A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany
Even JCOPE is doing something about holding public officials accountable.
New York City Council
Policy
Andy King likely to be kicked out of NY City Council
The Committee on Standards and Ethics unanimously recommend expulsion for multiple charges of misconduct.
New York City
Personality
Roger Stone’s New York intrigues
Roger Stone - the ‘malevolent Forrest Gump’ - has never strayed far from his home state.
Ethics
Policy
Will lawmakers cede control in order to clean up Albany?
Reformers want the judiciary to make more appointments on a proposed state ethics commission.
Ethics
Policy
What to know about the Sheldon Silver ruling
Why part of the former Assembly speaker’s corruption conviction was overturned Tuesday.
Ethics
Policy
Is it time to replace JCOPE?
A constitutional amendment could reduce Cuomo’s influence on ethics enforcement.
Ethics
Opinion
Legislature should reject high campaign contribution limits
If the Public Campaign Finance Commission doesn’t lower its preliminary new donation cap, public financing will be undermined.
New York State
Policy
JCOPE’s strange priorities
The state ethics watchdog slept on a lot of major corruption scandals, but it’s chasing a private citizen for buying a billboard.
Ethics
Personality
Updated: Ex-state Sen. Marty Golden’s brushes with controversy
Brooklyn Republican state Sen. Marty Golden's campaign office manager approved the controversial appearance of outspoken misogynist and Islamophobic pundit and activist Gavin McInnes at a Manhattan Republican club.
New York State
Policy
Stopping sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany, taking on Trump – and more
State lawmakers are tackling a broad range of issues in Albany, including ending sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany and taking on Trump.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
Ethics
Opinion
Will New York close the double jeopardy loophole before it’s too late?
Recent developments in the cases against Paul Manafort and Roger Stone show the urgency to close New York's double jeopardy loophole.
New York State
Policy
Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?
Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.
New York City
Policy
New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops
How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo’s budget proposal, the shutdown that wasn't and Gillibrand 2020
Andrew Cuomo unveils his budget proposal, the L train shutdown that wasn't and Kirsten Gillibrand enters the fray
Ethics
Politics