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Vaughn Golden

Ethics

Politics

Cuomo wins initial legal fight to unravel new ethics commission

A conservative judge handed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo an early win in his legal fight against the state’s new ethics commission, which investigated Cuomo’s pandemic-era book deal.

Politics

Politics

Appeals court orders redistricting commission to redraw congressional maps, setting up fight at state’s highest court

In a split decision, a mid-level appellate court ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional districts for 2024. Republicans plan to appeal.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Appellate court hears arguments in case that could throw out congressional maps again

The case could open the door for the Independent Redistricting Commission and legislature to redraw congressional district maps (again) ahead of next year’s elections.

Policy

Policy

Cuomo lawyers argue ethics commission is unconstitutional

The former governor used to control the state's old ethics commission. Now he's trying to kill the new one.