Cuomo Rejects Criticism for Avoiding Senate Leadership Dispute
On a radio program, the governor answered the criticism from black lawmakers; he also spoke about a possible Hillary Clinton presidential candidacy.
View ArticleCuomo Names Commissioners to Tax-Reform Panel
A former state comptroller, H. Carl McCall, and an investment banker, Peter J. Solomon, are among 10 people Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo named to a panel charged with proposing reforms to the state's tax code.
View ArticleChristie Tells Barbara Walters He Isn't Too Heavy to Be President
Gov. Chris Christie, who is featured in an ABC special tonight, said it was "ridiculous" for people to think his weight should disqualify him for the job.
View ArticleCuomo Puts Campaign Finance on 2013 Agenda
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Tuesday that he wanted to significantly expand New York's regulation of political spending by corporations, individuals, and tax-exempt groups.
View ArticleBest Medicine for a Weak Ed Koch May Be a Birthday Party With Friends
Former Mayor Edward I. Koch, two days out of a hospital for treatment for a lung infection, turned 88 with a celebration at Gracie Mansion.
View ArticleAverage New Yorker Produces Over 2 Pounds of Garbage Per Day
That is the lowest amount since at least 2000, though the cost of collecting and disposing of the garbage has remained relatively constant.
View ArticleEven the Best City Hall Partnership Ever Can Have Differences
Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, effused about her working relationship with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and yet she also had some less than complimentary things to say about his...
View ArticleFor Holidays, Cuomo Shows His Successes in 1900 Style
The governor commissioned a reinterpretation of a classic William Jennings Bryan campaign poster from 1900 as an end-of-year gift to staff members and campaign donors.
View ArticleThe Art of Getting Bloomberg 'Super PAC' Money
The mayor revealed in an interview that he had turned down two politicians who directly solicited his financial support.
View ArticleA Political Insider Who Knows His Way Around the Holiday Buffet Table
Alan Flacks is politically obsessed year-round, and during the holiday season his connections also lead to free food at the many holiday parties hosted by political clubs.
View ArticleCity Hopes Money Grows From Fallen Trees
New York City is looking for bidders interested in buying storm-toppled trees in its watersheds in Westchester County to be milled into lumber.
View ArticleA Record Year for New York Tourism
In 2012, 52 million tourists visited the city, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Monday.
View ArticleHelp Sought for Ground Zero Volunteers Who Lack Proof of Service
Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, is calling on the city to help volunteers at ground zero find the evidence they need to qualify for federal compensation.
View ArticleChristie Takes a Swing at His Party, Possibly Hurting His Political Future
Gotham Extra: After Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey lashed Republicans for blocking a measure to provide storm aid, his national prospects could prove tenuous.
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Cost the City $154 Million in Overtime
Eighty-one percent of the total went to the Police and Sanitation Departments alone, according to a report released Friday by the Independent Budget Office.
View ArticleWhoopi Goldberg Plays, but Not Too Much, Working at Cuomo Event
The comedian, who was part of the entertainment at a fund-raiser, said she limited the liberties she took while also following some of the governor's staff's script.
View ArticleVideo: Cuomo's State of the State Address
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's 2013 State of the State address can be viewed here.
View ArticleVideo: Russian Protesters in New York City
A look at Russian activists in New York who are planning to stage their next anti-Kremlin protest here on Sunday.
View ArticleCity Council to Examine Possible Mishandling of Rape Cases
A day after a report that DNA evidence may have been mishandled in 800 rape cases, the City Council announced it would hold an emergency hearing to look into the problem.
View ArticleKeep Kelly Atop Police Department, New Yorkers Say in Poll
Raymond W. Kelly won his highest approval rating as the leader of the Police Department, the Quinnipiac University survey showed.
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