New York State
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
Who is the real estate industry giving to in Albany?
REBNY’s political capital had to go somewhere during the fight over rent regulations.
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Politics
Lawmakers open up about being abused as children
They’re hoping to spread the word about the Child Victims Act’s one-year “look-back” period.
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Personality
What’s changing the New York insurance industry?
Legislators and the state’s top regulator offer their insights.
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Policy
Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations
The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.
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Politics
IDC? NBD. Savino and Carlucci’s solid session
Despite their past allegiance to the Independent Democratic Conference, its two former members still in the state Senate – Diane Savino and David Carlucci – aren’t just surviving in the new Democratic-dominated era; they’re thriving.
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Policy
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?
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