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  1. 2018 midterms
    Governor Andrew Cuomo Defeats Cynthia Nixon in NY Democratic PrimaryEstablishment candidates won in all the top races, but six of the eight rogue Democratic state senators lost their seats.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. 2018 elections
    Ex-Cuomo Aide Drafted False Cynthia Nixon Anti-Semitism MailerThe Cuomo campaign confirmed that the flier was drafted and approved by two men close to the governor — though they say it was an oversight.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. new york primary
    Why Are New York’s Voting Laws So Terrible?The state is embarrassingly behind in making it easier for citizens to cast ballots.
    By Benjamin Hart
  4. 2018 elections
    Cuomo Aide Shopped Nixon Anti-Israel Story Ahead of False Anti-Semitism MailerThough Cuomo denies he knew about the inflammatory flier, the New York Post says one of his top campaign aides pitched a similar story on Nixon.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. cynthia nixon
    Democratic Party Mailer Associating Cynthia Nixon With Anti-Semitism BackfiresIt was roundly condemned over the weekend, and Governor Cuomo was forced to distance himself from it.
    By Benjamin Hart
  6. bill de blasio
    Cuomo Antagonist Bill de Blasio Won’t Endorse Cynthia NixonHe’s staying out of the race, but it’s no secret who he wants to win.
    By Benjamin Hart
  7. taxes
    Feds Crack Down on Blue-State Workarounds of Trump Tax Reform Deduction LimitsIt’s part of an ongoing GOP effort to hit coastal “elites” with the bill for reducing high-end taxes. But blue states are still trying to fight back.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. new york politics
    Can Andrew Cuomo Win by Being Andrew Cuomo Again?Even as he’s pushed leftward, the governor thinks there’s still plenty of elbow room for a Democrat like him.
    By Chris Smith
  9. oops
    Andrew Cuomo Can’t Decide Whether or Not America Is GreatThe New York governor said America “was never that great” this afternoon, then he walked it back.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  10. city politic
    Cuomo’s State Senate Deal Unravels As Rogue Democrats’ Rivals Gain MomentumChallengers to the Senate’s breakaway Democrats have become a political force, running against the kind of backroom deals that kept the GOP in power.
    By David Freedlander
  11. New York State Opens Tax Probe Into Trump FoundationThe tax investigation could lead to a criminal referral, and the state AG’s civil suit against the charity may be headed in the same direction.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. Trump’s Advisers Floated a Fox News Pundit’s Name for Supreme Court JusticeApparently, the TV judge’s name has come up for Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, and yes, the Supreme Court.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. city politic
    Working Families Party Mulls All-out War With CuomoSlighted by the governor, the party backed Cynthia Nixon. Now they must decide if their fight for survival is worth risking a GOP administration.
    By David Freedlander
  14. Progressive Energy Is Sweeping the Country — But Not New York’s Democratic PartyCynthia Nixon tried to bring a bit of the resistance to the state Democratic convention, but Andrew Cuomo trounced her, taking the party’s nomination.
    By David Freedlander
  15. The Clintons Will Keep a Low Profile in the MidtermsFor the first time since the 1980s, Bill and Hillary are not likely to be major factors in a national election.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. Everyone Wants to Be the Next Attorney General of New YorkThe field of potential candidates to replace Eric Schneiderman has gotten very big, very fast. Will it even include Preet Bharara?
    By David Freedlander
  17. How Eric Schneiderman Went From Political Golden Boy to DisgraceHe was positioned to succeed Cuomo as governor. But now he’ll always live on a list with Spitzer and Weiner.
    By David Freedlander
  18. Dems Win New York Special Elections, But Rogue Lawmaker Costs Them State ControlDemocrat Simcha Felder said he’ll still caucus with Republicans, quashing dreams of a blue trifecta in the Empire State — for now.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. Democratic Control of New York State May Be Just One Special Election AwayA race in Westchester on Tuesday could finally flip control of the state Senate — if a rogue Democrat doesn’t block the blue trifecta.
    By Peter Keating
  20. Cuomo Proposes Plastic-Bag Ban, Definitely Not Because of Cynthia NixonHe just felt like it was time, okay?
    By Benjamin Hart
  21. Cynthia Nixon Comes for ‘the Bad Cuomo’ on ColbertHer deft performance underscores that the governor should be taking his primary challenger seriously.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. Unlike New York’s Unions, California’s Are Backing an Insurgent CandidateDianne Feinstein inspires no fear among progressive union activists. Andrew Cuomo does.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. politics
    Cynthia Nixon Is Serious About Her Candidacy. You Should Be Too.She’s already won by moving the governor to the left. And she’s beginning to think she just might win the whole thing.
    By Jessica Pressler
  24. new york politics
    Working Families Party Endorses Nixon, Despite Pressure From CuomoCynthia Nixon will now definitely have a place on the ballot this November if she wants it.
    By Chas Danner
  25. Cuomo Goes to War With Working Families Party Before Vote to Endorse NixonNixon may get both a general election ballot line and fresh evidence that Cuomo is “Andrew the Bully.”
    By Ed Kilgore
  26. New York Law Mandates That Domestic Abusers Turn Over GunsAnother sign that states are getting tougher on firearms after the Parkland mass shooting.
    By Benjamin Hart
  27. politics
    Cynthia Nixon Goes After New York’s Tax Breaks for MoviesIs she exposing corporate welfare, or biting the hand that feeds?
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. Cynthia Nixon Dubs Cuomo ‘Andrew the Bully,’ Compares Him to TrumpCuomo’s progressive challenger is capitalizing on the incumbent’s infamously abrasive personality.
    By Ed Kilgore
  29. Christine Quinn: ‘Unqualified Lesbian’ Cynthia Nixon Shouldn’t Challenge CuomoThe (openly gay) former City Council speaker is not thrilled by the former Sex and the City star’s campaign for New York governor.
    By Eric Levitz
  30. For Purposes of Annoying Andrew Cuomo, Nixon’s the OneCynthia Nixon’s long-shot challenge to Andrew Cuomo could throw the incumbent off the path to a presidential candidacy.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. Former Cuomo ‘Enforcer’ Convicted on Corruption ChargesAt a time when Andrew Cuomo’s ambitions are rising, so are the signs that he’s failed to “clean up Albany”.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. Cynthia Nixon Could Mount a Primary Challenge to CuomoThe incumbent governor would like a lefty-free route to reelection and perhaps a 2020 presidential contest. But Cynthia Nixon could stand in his way.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. New Jersey Governor Vows to Legalize Weed, Cuomo Promises to Think About ItPhil Murphy pledged to legalize weed in his inauguration speech. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo announced the formation of a panel to study the issue.
    By Eric Levitz
  34. High-Tax States Designing Workarounds to Blunt GOP Tax Bill ImpactIn C.A., N.Y., and N.J., Democratic pols are designing “charitable contribution” schemes to maintain federal tax breaks eliminated by Trump bill.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. Cuomo Vows to Sue Feds Over Trump Tax Bill’s Discrimination Against New YorkersIt’s a long shot, but if Republicans deliberately targeted blue states, that could be adjudged as unconstitutional.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. Thanks to GOP Tax Bill, Homeowners Rushing to Prepay Property Taxes Before 2018New restrictions on the deductibility of local property taxes are driving many homeowners to pay early and get the deduction one more time.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. bill de blasio’s new york
    What’s at Stake for Bill de Blasio in an Election He’s Sure to WinFor a politician still aspiring to take the national stage, how much he wins by — and how many people vote — does matter.
    By David Freedlander
  38. De Blasio Reportedly Considering a Presidential Run (Don’t Do It, Bill)Like all New York mayors, he can’t help seeing a future POTUS in the mirror. But there’s no reason to think voters will agree.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. summer of hell
    Plan for Fancy Light Shows on Bridges Jeered in City Where Subways Don’t WorkThe dismal state of the MTA is becoming a real problem for Andrew Cuomo.
    By Jen Kirby
  40. select all
    Andrew Cuomo Played Himself by Giving New York Internet Access on the SubwayNow you can yell at him to fix the subway, from the subway.
    By Brian Feldman
  41. Cuomo Pardons Ground Zero Worker Facing DeportationCarlos Cardona is married to an American citizen, but a 1990 drug conviction prevented him from seeking legal status.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. select all
    Twitter to Cuomo: Forget Self-Driving Cars. Fix the Subway.Andy gets roasted on Twitter after bragging about Audi’s self-driving cars hitting New York highways.
    By Jake Swearingen
  43. Will New York and California Take the Plunge on Single-Payer Health Care?With the national debate in chaos, big blue states might just go it alone on socialized health insurance.
    By Ed Kilgore
  44. New York to Make College Tuition Free for Certain StudentsAt all state and city schools.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. Preet Bharara’s Ouster Could Be Very Bad News for Mayor de BlasioAnd even for Governor Andrew Cuomo, who might get the race of his life in next year’s reelection bid.
    By Chris Smith
  46. The Socialist Takeover of the Democratic Party Is Proceeding NicelyCentrist Democrats used to distance themselves from the left ahead of their presidential runs. Now, Booker and Cuomo are doing the opposite.
    By Eric Levitz
  47. cuomolot
    Cuomo Says Election Caused a ‘Social Crisis,’ Creates Anti-Hate-Crimes Force“If there is a move to deport immigrants, then I say start with me,” said the governor.
    By Charley Lanyon
  48. buses
    The First of the MTA’s Wi-Fi-Equipped Buses Are HereSeven of them have hit the road in Queens.
    By Joe DeLessio
  49. nail salons
    New York Nail Salons Ordered to Pay $2 Million to Ripped-Off WorkersThe governor’s task force has completed 383 investigations so far.
    By Joe DeLessio
  50. Nobody Knows Where ‘Upstate New York’ Actually IsIs Yonkers upstate?
    By Joe DeLessio
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