campaign
Max & Murphy: Hawkins, Miner Offer Alternative Visions in Race for Governor
Jarrett Murphy |
Fun fact: Nearly a quarter of the votes in New York’s last race for governor did not go to the Republican or Democratic line.
Brooklyn
Video: A Voice from Brooklyn’s Democratic Left Sizes Up Salazar-v-Dilan
Jarrett Murphy |
Watch as Nick Rizzo, the Democratic district leader who first approach Julia Salazar about challenging Sen. Martin Dilan, addresses questions that have emerged about her background and assesses the prospects for Salazar and other insurgents on September 13.
campaign
Rent-Regulation Dominates Cuomo and Nixon’s Competing Housing Policies
Sadef Ali Kully |
Vacancy decontrol, vacancy bonuses, preferential rents: Where do they stand?
Andrew Cuomo
On Transit Issues, Nixon has Plenty of Company Criticizing Cuomo
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Even if New Yorkers continue to blame Cuomo for their lousy commutes, it’s unclear if that anger alone will impact the results of the primary. After all, many registered Democrats, like the governor, never ride the subway.
The People's Lawyer
AG Hopeful James Sees Herself as Lifelong Underdog
Ruth Ford |
She now has the governor and a whole hunk of money behind her run for attorney general. But as a lawyer, Councilmember and public advocate, Tish James had to fight the powerful to seize power of her own.
campaign
Max & Murphy: Lt. Gov. Rivals Spar Not Just Over Who’s Better for the Job, But What the Job Is
Jarrett Murphy |
Kathy Hochul believes the lieutenant governor is there to help achieve the governor’s agenda. Jumaane Williams says he’d use the post to challenge the governor and try to move state policy left.
The People's Lawyer
Leecia Eve: From Public Service to the Private Sector, and Back?
Norman Oder |
Part 1 in our series on the Democratic candidates for attorney general looks at Leecia Eve. Daughter of a prominent pol, and a one-time aide to Biden, Clinton and Cuomo, she is making her second run at her own elected office.
2018 elections
CityViews: Letitia James’ Past Support for Tainted Ex-DA is a Concern
Theodore Hamm |
Despite growing evidence that his office had wrongfully convicted many Brooklynites, attorney general candidate Letitia James lent her support in 2013 to incumbent District Attorney Charles ‘Joe’ Hynes.
campaign
Max & Murphy: Senate Candidates Clash Over Housing Crisis and the IDC’s Impact
Jarrett Murphy |
Sen. Jesse Hamilton and challenger Zellnor Myrie agree the housing crisis is the biggest issue facing the 20th district. They disagree on what the IDC, real-estate industry donations and Mayor de Blasio’s policies have to do with it.
attorney general
Max & Murphy: Maloney Touts Washington Cred in Bid for AG
Jarrett Murphy |
In a crowded field of Democrats hoping to become the state’s top law-enforcement official, the Hudson Valley congressman is positioning himself as the candidate best suited to take on President Trump.
