Ms. James, the New York attorney general, did not reveal her decision, but her top aides have told political and union leaders that she will run. Source: New York Times
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N.Y. State Refuses to Expand Gas Power Plants in Queens and Newburgh
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
A decision to reject upgrades of two gas-powered power plants was a big win for climate advocates and was endorsed by Gov. Hochul. Source: New York Times
Their Jobs Made Them Get Vaccinated. They Refused.
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2021
The willingness of some workers to give up their livelihoods helps explain the country’s struggle to reach herd immunity. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Hires Staff Ahead of a Possible Bid for Governor
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, has recently recruited several advisers and fund-raisers ahead of a possible run for the state’s top office. Source: New York Times
Emily’s List Backs Hochul for Governor in Key Early Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2021
The group decided to not wait for other potential primary rivals, most notably the state attorney general, Letitia James, to enter next year’s race. Source: New York Times
Judge Says N.Y. Must Allow Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandate
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
The judge ruled that the state must allow the exemptions while a lawsuit challenging the mandate, brought by 17 health care workers, makes its way through the courts. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Governor Poll Shows Hochul Leading James and Williams
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
A Marist College poll found that voters favored Gov. Kathy Hochul over potential primary rivals, including the state attorney general, Letitia James. Source: New York Times
New York Gamblers Cross Into New Jersey to Place NFL Bets Online
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2021
You can’t gamble online in New York, but you can in New Jersey. For a group of frustrated N.F.L. bettors, that means a 15-minute trek via bicycle that saves them a $16 toll. Source: New York Times
34,000 Unvaccinated Home Health Aides in New York Lose Jobs
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2021
The losses worsened a labor shortage in the industry, but the overall inoculation rate of 86 percent was higher than expected. Source: New York Times
How a Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen a Shortage of Home Care Aides
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
Some 250,000 home health care workers must get the coronavirus vaccine by Friday, but tens of thousands of them have yet to receive it. Source: New York Times
Can You Imagine Bill de Blasio as Governor? He Can.
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2021
A run for higher office by New York City’s mayor might be viewed skeptically across the state, but he says he wants to remain in public life. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s $5 Million Book Deal Is Subject of a New Ethics Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
The move by a state ethics panel is a forceful example of how much the political environment has been reshaped since Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor. Source: New York Times
James Weighs a Run As Governor as Hochul Locks Key Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2021
The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, contending that a multicandidate primary in 2022 could damage the party. Source: New York Times
Is Letitia James Running for New York Governor?
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, has embarked on a campaign-like tour of the state and is discussing her plans with donors and officials. Source: New York Times
2nd Cuomo Investigation Expected to Confirm Harassment Claims
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2021
The final report, expected in October, could revive calls for lawmakers to impeach Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, to prevent him from running again, though that seems unlikely. Source: New York Times