New York State
Policy
New York should brace for complicated campaign finance system
Many of the changes likely to be implemented are largely unprecedented
New York City
Politics
Maloney’s new post, Bloomberg’s filing and Cuomo’s JCOPE headache
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council staff unionization bid could be a game-changer
Few organization efforts by legislative employees have succeeded.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Roger Stone’s conviction, Peter King’s retirement, National Grid’s dilemma
Trump loyalist Roger Stone was convicted, Rep. Peter King announced his retirement and Gov. Andrew Cuomo went after National Grid.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.
New York City
Politics
The 2019 election and New York City gets a new top cop
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly
New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Black, Latino and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council comes out against ranked choice voting
The group says it would hurt communities of color, although some of its individual members disagree.
New York State
Personality
Could an ex-IDC state senator win Lowey’s seat?
David Carlucci plans to stick with the Democrats if elected to the House.
Policy
How the NYC charter revision questions would change the CCRB
Controversial proposals regarding the NYPD’s Civilian Complaint Review Board are on the ballot.
New York City
Politics
Andy King faces penalties and an about-face on public campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Andy King’s checkered past
The New York City Councilman’s questionable ethics date back to at least 2013.
New York State
Politics
Who’s running for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat
Three Democrats are already in the race, which may draw Republican attention too.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting would affect the NYC 2021 mayoral race
Candidates might be incentivized to reach beyond their base.
New York State
Politics
The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting
The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.
New York State
Politics