Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Five takeaways from the state Democratic Convention
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was formally nominated by the state Democratic Party for re-election, as was his running mate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, who garnered Cuomo’s endorsement on Tuesday, was the party’s pick for attorney general.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Will Hillary Clinton’s endorsement help Cuomo?
The Democratic state convention was friendly terrain for the former senator from New York.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention
Cuomo, Nixon and Hillary Clinton: What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention.
New York State
Politics
Conventions: How parties choose candidates months before the primary
Political parties choose candidates months before the primary.
Politics
Some Democrats support challengers to ex-IDC members, but not Joe Crowley
Rep. Joe Crowley is backing Jose Peralta.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What to watch for at the Working Families Party Convention
The Working Families Party has suffered financing scandals and a feud with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but remains a crucial player in New York’s progressive politics heading after losing much of its union support.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
New York doesn't do royal weddings, but it has its own royalty
New York doesn't have royalty, but the former colony seems fond of dynastic succession in politics.
New York State
Personality
Marcus Molinaro vs. the Empire
Marcus Molinaro on how to beat Cuomo – and which "Star Wars" character he sees himself as.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Don't spark up in Central Park before reading this
5 things to know about New York City’s steps toward marijuana decriminalization
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bar admittance unlikely to impede a Teachout attorney general run
Law professor Zephyr Teachout isn’t admitted to the New York state bar, posing a political hurdle to her potential candidacy for state attorney general, but that may be fixed more easily than some experts expected.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
You don’t have to be that qualified to be attorney general
The state Legislature is interviewing candidates to replace Schneiderman, but the job’s formal qualifications are minimal.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who New York’s power players want to be the next attorney general
Who Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and others want to replace Eric Schneiderman as New York state attorney general.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Updated: The leading contenders to be New York’s next attorney general
The Legislature will choose a successor to Eric Schneiderman. Here’s an updated guide to the candidates' strengths and weaknesses.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act
Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act. For Mother’s Day, we recognize the challenge of parenting while campaigning
New York State
Politics
Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party
In a microcosm of Democratic divisions, Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party.
New York State
Politics
The problem with Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign
Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign is hampered because the law professor isn’t admitted to the New York bar.
New York State
Politics
The most insightful analyses of Schneiderman’s resignation
From feminists to legal analysts to conservative pundits, everyone has a takeaway
New York City
Policy
New York lawmakers react to Iran deal withdrawal along partisan lines
Even hawkish Democrats disagree with President Trump's decision
New York City
Politics
Carl Heastie endorses diversity for AG, but has he promoted women?
Carl Heastie endorses diversity for attorney general selection, but has he promoted women?
New York State
Politics
With Schneiderman out, what happens now
You probably have questions about New York’s unusual approach to replacing attorneys general. We have answers.
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