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The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried

At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.

New York State

Politics

Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement

The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?

A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.

New York City

Politics

NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next.

As the City Council passed a historic voting rights bill, its advocates are looking to ensure its successful implementation.

Politics

Politics

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces resignation

His connections to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo have led to calls for his ouster in recent days.

New York State

Politics

What the leader of the SUNY Student Assembly thinks about Jim Malatras

Bradley Hershenson says students are ready to help lead efforts to find a new chancellor at a pivotal time for public colleges.

New York City

Politics

21 in ’21, others, blast Eric Adams’ support for male speaker candidate

As the City Council speaker race reaches its final leg, some lament the lack of a female finalist.

New York State

Policy

Five things to know about SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras

The embattled university leader has a long history as the quintessential loyalist to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New York City

Politics

Original community plan proposed in last ditch effort to save NYC’s East River Park

With a restraining order against the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project overruled, demolition is proceeding.

Politics

Politics

Jim Malatras keeping his job – for now

The embattled SUNY chancellor has important allies as he resists calls to resign over his involvement in alleged nefariousness by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New York City

Politics

De Blasio touts community policing and ThriveNYC as successes

Both highly criticized efforts were mentioned during an interview as the term-limited New York City Mayor prepares to depart office at the end of the year.

Politics

Politics

Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll

Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.

Politics

Politics

Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat

Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.

New York State

Politics

With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math

The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.

New York City

Politics

Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?

New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.

Politics

Politics

Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor

The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.