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Politics
Pantaleo fired, public financing and a pizzeria saved
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Politics
David Koch’s influence in New York politics
The local impact from one of the state Republicans’ top funders.
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Policy
How is Raise the Age working?
The state missed the deadline for a report that would answers the question.
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Policy
Big Tech is listening
A new report reveals that Microsoft contractors listened to private conversations captured by the company's Xbox systems.
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Politics
Will the House condemn Trump’s comments on 'disloyal' Jews?
A resolution was introduced to condemn Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments regarding Israel, but its backers from New York have no such plans for Trump.
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Policy
Four ways to break up Big Tech
The current appetite for regulating the technology sector is a notable departure from past years.
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Politics
Contest: When will de Blasio and Gillibrand drop out?
Both New Yorkers are underperforming in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Politics
Commission on public financing and fusion voting to meet
The commission that could determine the fate of the WFP and Conservative Party has its first meeting on Wednesday.
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Politics
The 1619 Project shines a light on New York’s troublesome past
New Yorkers, like many residents of liberal-leaning Northern states, tend to forget that their home’s history has been defined by racism and slavery. But The 1619 Project serves as a much-needed reminder.
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Policy
Tech CEOs have investors right where they want them
WeWork’s initial public offering shows how power has shifted between investors and entrepreneurs.
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Personality
Hakeem Jeffries is safe as can be
He’s the slow-walking, slow-talking establishment. And he’s not worried at all.
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Policy
How all-blue Albany is shaking up the insurance industry
What happened in 2019, and what’s on tap in 2020?
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Politics
New York politicians love using personal emails
An increasing number of high-profile New York politicians have been caught using their personal email address for – and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is just the latest, but here’s why it draws criticism.
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Policy
A novel idea to fix algorithms
A new op-ed in suggests creating an approvals process for algorithms based on the way the Federal Drug Administration tests new drugs.
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Politics
How do New York’s gun laws measure up?
A panel of experts considers what New York is doing to reduce gun violence.
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Politics
Why are white supremacists targeting New York?
Diversity and media coverage make a prime target for attention-seeking racists.
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Policy