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Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.
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New York City’s suburbs are moving in opposite directions
Westchester Democrats were largely unscathed in the November election, but Long Island Dems got walloped.
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March toward good cause eviction continues in Poughkeepsie
As statewide tenant organizers announce their legislative agenda, another upstate city approved new tenant protections.
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New York Senate report outlines election dysfunction – and possible ways to fix it
After a string of embarrassments, legislators are eager to restore trust in state elections.
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Cuomo transcripts, impeachment report and Blood Center resolution
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Hochul adds more Latinos to her administration
The governor is diversifying her Cabinet and appealing to key constituencies in her bid for a full term.
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Who had a better Somos: Letitia James or Gov. Kathy Hochul?
Both 2022 candidates for New York governor made appearances, but state Attorney General Letitia James consistently got there earlier and stayed later, building momentum for her bid.
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New York Democrats process 2021 losses at Somos
Between mojitos, elected officials discussed divergent visions for the Democratic party going into 2022.
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Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”
Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.
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Personality
Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection
If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.
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All eyes on Buffalo mayoral race while NYC’s contenders square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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New York’s election-related ballot questions are stirring up some debate
Voters will decide whether to change the redistricting process again and whether to allow people to register to vote on Election Day among other questions.
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Hochul sitting pretty in polling and Rikers inmates transferred
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Personality
David Imamura gives us the redistricting tea
No it’s not a failure that the Independent Redistricting Commission is divided along partisan lines or if the Legislature throws out the maps, he thanks you very much.
Labor
Policy
15 state lawmakers request more money for Excluded Workers Fund
The pandemic aid for undocumented workers has run out faster than expected.
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Hochul’s first 45 days and de Blasio scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
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Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?
During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.
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