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Interviews & Profiles

NY’s new GOP Chair Ed Cox: ‘We are on the offensive’

After leading the GOP party for years, Cox is back with hopes to disrupt the Democratic supermajorities in Albany. And he called the recent chief judge saga a threat to democracy.

Personality

New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention

The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.

Personality

Andy Pallotta’s still got a budget season between him and retirement

The outgoing president of NYSUT is proud of his legacy encouraging teachers to run for office – and securing Foundation Aid.

Personality

Three New York universities name first women presidents

Fordham University, Columbia University, and New York University have all hired women to lead them in the past year, marking historic milestones for the universities.

Interviews & Profiles

Will John King stop SUNY from spiraling?

He’s no stranger to the New York education world. Now, he hopes to save the state’s struggling public universities.

Interviews & Profiles

Karines Reyes: Jenny Rivera was ‘overlooked’ for chief judge

The newly elected chair of the Assembly Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force hopes this year’s Albany Somos conference will place issues impacting Latinos front and center.

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Is it possible that New York will have too much gambling?

A Q&A with Washington State University professor Khalil Philander, who has studied the industry for years.

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Could a casino boost the area around Penn Station?

A Q&A with Rush Street Gaming Chair Neil Bluhm on the company’s Midtown casino bid.

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Should all three downstate casino licenses be awarded at once?

A Q&A with Assembly Member Gary Pretlow, who thinks doing it that way might slow down the process.

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Called back for One Last Job

Robert Megna is not the only veteran to get back in the action to serve New York.

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Adams, de Blasio send off Sally Goldenberg from Room 9

The Politico New York reporter, the de facto dean of the City Hall press corps, is moving on to national coverage.

Personality

George Santos’ lies, ranked

Would you put stealing from a dog’s GoFundMe higher or lower than saying your employees were killed in a mass shooting?

Interviews & Profiles

Michael Gianaris: LaSalle supporters got what they wanted

A Q&A with the state Senate deputy majority leader on whether they’ll appeal the latest court ruling and how this ordeal will impact state budget negotiations.

Interviews & Profiles

Supporting the movie industry in New York City after COVID-19

Anne del Castillo, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, talked about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s increased film tax credit, the industry’s future and the upcoming Oscars.

Personality

Elon Musk’s controversial history in New York

The Twitter owner is facing a union campaign at Tesla’s Buffalo factory. It won’t be the first challenge he has faced in New York.

Personality

2023 New York political power couples

Eight sets of partners who have found love in New York’s political universe.