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Thomas O’Mara
Politics
New York state Legislature’s top outside earners
The New York state senators and Assembly members who stand to lose the most under the outside income cap.
Diane Savino
Policy
Labor looks to Albany to protect workers
Lawmakers eye public works reform, elevator safety and farmworkers’ rights.
New York City
Politics
Who has the most cash already to run for public advocate?
A look at the campaign finances on hand for the New York City Public Advocate race.
Queens
Personality
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz wants “first-class” airports
Will the new upgrades at LaGuardia and JFK curb congestion?
Infrastructure
Policy
Andrew Cuomo's marquee attractions
The governor’s plans to revamp JFK, LaGuardia and Penn Station.
Nita Lowey
Personality
Lowey on leveraging leadership on the Appropriations Committee
The congresswoman promises to fight against the border wall, for Planned Parenthood.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Policy
Did women make gains in New York legislative races?
More females were elected to the state Legislature, but there will be one fewer in the state’s House delegation.
Puerto Rico
Politics
One year of New York aid to Puerto Rico
The state’s support for the storm-battered territory, by the numbers.
Clyde Parker
Politics
Seven state Assembly contests to watch
The lower chamber isn’t up for grabs, but it features plenty of compelling races.
MWBE
Policy
How far New York still has to go on MWBEs
City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
New York City
Policy
Momentum builds behind MWBEs
After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.
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Ed Cox
Politics
A Q&A with Jonathan Trichter, the other Democrat for comptroller
An interview with Jonathan Trichter, the Democrat running as a Republican for state comptroller
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York
Policy
Will the CVS-Aetna merger expand – or limit – health care in New York?
The approved merger of CVS and Aetna is at the center of a debate over the role of for-profit corporations in providing health care.
New York City
Policy
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York.
Carolyn Maloney
Politics
Maloney seeks permanent compensation for 9/11 victims
The funds for 9/11 victim compensation may run out before 2020.
New York City
Policy
Bronx Point waterfront project is more than affordable housing
The Bronx Point waterfront project could reshape the South Bronx.
Bronx
Policy