Jeff Klein
JCOPE
JCOPE’s strange priorities
Why investigate a possible allegation against the governor and state Assembly Speaker when you can harrass an alleged rape victim?
New York State
The politicians who dropped off the 2019 Albany Power 100
The politicians who were previously included in the Albany Power 100 but didn't quite make it onto the list this year for a variety of reasons.
New York State Senate
State Sen. Kevin Parker’s most notable eruptions
A hot temper continues to cause trouble for Brooklyn legislator Kevin Parker.
New York City
NYC hit its limit on charter schools
New York City will finally hit the limit on charter schools allowed in the five boroughs this month.
New York City
The politicians who dropped off the NYC Power 100
Scandals and a "blue wave" shook up New York City's power structure.
New York State
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.
Andrew Cuomo
All the governor’s Republicans
Cuomo’s recent hiring of a former IDC staffer is not the first time he has hired someone from across the aisle.
Marcos Crespo
Somos conference sponsor also gave $2.5m to pro-Trump PAC
PhRMA is a major donor in Albany and Washington.
Jeff Klein
Last machine standing: Marcos Crespo vs. the uprising
Can Marcos Crespo and his Democratic machine survive the progressive insurgency?
Jeff Klein
No judgeships for Klein or Hamilton – for now
Party bosses deny having plans to select Jeff Klein or Jesse Hamilton to judgeships, but reformers said it’s a problem that they could.
alessandra biaggi
How Alessandra Biaggi toppled a king
Alessandra Biaggi discussed how she won and what she wants to see done in Albany, as well as the influence of her grandfather, the popular Rep. Mario Biaggi, who was ultimately convicted of corruption. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
She waited. Will good things come to Andrea Stewart-Cousins?
With the IDC out of the way, the state Senate may finally be Andrea Stewart Cousins'.
Jeff Klein
Jeff Klein, architect of the IDC, deposed at 58
Jeffrey Klein, a state senator in the Democratic Party for nearly 15 years who created the Republican-aligned Independent Democratic Conference, or IDC, was defeated on Thursday in the 34th state Senate District primary in the Bronx. He was 58 years old.
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Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo’s winning ticket, ex-IDC losses and the Salazar saga continues
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s winning ticket, ex-IDC members primary losses and the Julia Salazar saga continues.
New York City
Voters to Albany: We’re watching you
The establishment took a hit during New York's state primaries – and not just in the IDC contests.
IDC
Defeated ex-IDC members have yet to concede
All six of the ousted Independent Democratic Conference members could campaign on a third party ballot line in the general.
Campaigns & Elections
IDC and other New York legislative 2018 primary results
Tracking the former Independent Democratic Conference members – and other key New York Senate and Assembly primaries.
Jeff Klein
Jeff Klein’s misleading letter
State Sen. Jeff Klein sent a letter to constituents stating he's never given Republicans majority power. We felt it needed some fact-checking.
New York State
Senate incumbents face the consequences of the teacher evaluations fight
State Senate incumbents face the consequences of the teacher evaluations fight as New York's teachers union is targeting the lawmakers who failed them during session.
Andrew Cuomo
