Andrew Yang’s relationship with Bradley Tusk, a tech investor, has raised concerns about conflicts of interest if he is elected. Source: New York Times
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Sheldon Silver Is Ordered Back to Prison After 2-Day Furlough
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2021
Just two days after being furloughed, the once-powerful Democrat was headed back to prison to continue serving his sentence on corruption charges. Source: New York Times
Sheldon Silver, Disgraced Assembly Speaker, Is Furloughed From Prison
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2021
The longtime Democratic leader was released to home confinement after less than a year of a six-and-a-half year sentence on corruption charges. Source: New York Times
Giuliani’s Allies Want Trump to Pay His Legal Bills
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2021
As Rudolph Giuliani faces an escalating federal investigation and defamation suits, his advisers believe he should benefit from a $250 million Trump campaign war chest. Source: New York Times
Sexual Harassment Allegations Roil N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: 5 Takeaways
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
Scott Stringer, the city comptroller, has faced criticism for his aggressive defense against accusations from a former campaign worker. Source: New York Times
After Years of Protests, a New Jersey County Ends Its ICE Jail Contract
By Gotham Rex on May 1, 2021
The Essex County executive said the decision to stop holding undocumented immigrants for ICE in the county jail was based on money, not politics. Source: New York Times
Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
Chaim Deutsch, a Brooklyn Democrat, was removed for violating his oath of office, officials said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, in Rare Public Appearance, Says: ‘I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
After months of holding virtual news conferences, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took reporters’ questions in Syracuse, N.Y., and rejected accusations of harassment. Source: New York Times
Councilman Pleads Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud. He Has No Plans to Quit.
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
Chaim Deutsch, a city councilman from Brooklyn, falsely deducted business expenses, according to federal prosecutors. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Gov. Cuomo is already weathering investigations into his professional conduct and personal behavior — and now his work as an author will be scrutinized as well. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Faces Inquiry Over Use of State Resources for Pandemic Book
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The New York governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, is now the subject of four separate investigations into his behavior in office. Source: New York Times
Why Bill de Blasio Is Finally Having Fun as Mayor
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
Mr. de Blasio is stepping out of the shadow of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing various scandals, and emerging as a cheerleader for New York City’s recovery. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo’s White-Knuckle Ride
By Gotham Rex on April 13, 2021
Amid scandals, accusations and calls for his resignation, the New York governor seems determined to prove that the instincts that have gotten him into trouble can get him out of it too. Source: New York Times
‘Sense of Disappointment’ on the Left as the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Unfolds
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2021
Even as New York has veered toward the left, two more-moderate candidates, Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, lead the mayoral race. Source: New York Times
New York Is Taxing the Rich. Here’s Who Made That Happen.
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2021
A budget that spends on education, homelessness and undocumented immigrants is the product of years of progressive politics, not a governor looking for a diversion. Source: New York Times