65 Minutes With Richard RavitchWhen David Paterson asked him to step in as lieutenant governor, he couldn’t say no—the state he loves needed his help. But he feels a bit like […]
Senate Showdown Disappointingly DiffusedA confrontation over entering the locked Senate Chamber fizzled when Queens State Senator Hiram Monserrate began to wimp out.
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Showdown at the Senate ChamberThe GOP takeover of the Senate chamber is imminent, and it looks like there will be trouble.
GOP Takes Over State SenateIn a surprise move, the Republicans won two Democrats over to their side, and swung control of the body back their way.
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Eric Dinallo Weighing AG RunThe Democratic state insurance superintendent plans to make a go for Cuomo’s job, says a source. That is, if Cuomo actually decides to leave it.
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Paterson’s ‘Save the Governor’ RetreatThe Governor took top aids and advisers on an informal weekend getaway to come up with a plan to save his political future.
Money TrainState leaders are coming to the end of the line in their attempt to rescue straphangers and bus riders from severe service cuts and double-digit […]
Gershman: Bloomberg’s Do-or-Die MeetingTomorrow Hizzoner faces the city’s Republican chairs, seeking their approval to run on the party line. It’s not expected to be pretty.
Full Campaign EmploymentThe Bloomberg campaign has already hired an astounding, and high-priced, array of talent. Not everybody has traditionally been on the same side. […]