The New York State comptroller’s office details the effects of the pandemic’s devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance. Source: New York Times
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Can Andrew Cuomo’s ‘Bullying’ Style Still Work in Politics?
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
The scrutiny of Covid-19 deaths in New York nursing homes has also put the governor’s aggressive behavior in the spotlight. Source: New York Times
Super PACs Are Raising Millions to Sway the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 19, 2021
Groups representing big business are already working to influence the contest, while a new organization hopes to push the crowded field of candidates to the left. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Accepts Some Blame in Nursing Home Scandal but Denies Cover-Up
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits to a delay and “creating pain,” but stopped short of a full apology for the state’s withholding of virus death data from state lawmakers. Source: New York Times
9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
“When I say ‘experts’ in air quotes, it sounds like I’m saying I don’t really trust the experts,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. “Because I don’t.” Source: New York Times
First Candidate Drops Out of Crowded N.Y.C. Mayor Race
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Zach Iscol says he’ll now run for comptroller, but there are still roughly 30 candidates seeking to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Offers Doomsday Proposal to Attack a Possible $15 Billion Deficit
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2021
The governor floated an increase in income tax on top earners as he warned that the state might have to cut $2.6 billion in school and Medicaid spending. Source: New York Times
Can Andrew Yang Make It in New York City Politics?
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Mr. Yang has name recognition, fund-raising ability and some different ideas on how to run a government. How will that play in a city ravaged by the pandemic? Source: New York Times
Legalized Marijuana in New York: This Could Be the Year
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2021
With the state facing a budget crisis, a Democratic supermajority in Albany may pave the way for new taxes and the legalization of recreational pot. Source: New York Times
New York Spent $1 Billion on Virus Supplies. Now It Wants Money Back.
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2020
City and state officials are trying to recover millions from quick deals made during the worst weeks of the pandemic this spring. Source: New York Times
Former Aide Accuses Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2020
Lindsey Boylan, who is now running for Manhattan borough president, said the governor would often discuss her physical appearance when she worked for him. Source: New York Times
Rep. Max Rose Launches Exploratory Bid to Run for N.Y.C. Mayor
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2020
The congressman, who lost his re-election bid last month, is casting himself as a blunt populist who would end New York’s cycle of “broken politics.” Source: New York Times
Is Andrew Yang Running for N.Y.C. Mayor? All Signs Point to Yes
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
The former Democratic presidential candidate is meeting with New York City power brokers and telling them he intends to enter the race to succeed Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Europe Keeps Schools Open, not Restaurants, Unlike U.S. cities
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2020
Many European nations have managed to flatten the coronavirus surge while keeping schools open, reducing academic and economic disruption. Source: New York Times
At New York’s Nadir, Dinkins Gave the City the ‘Freedom to Imagine’
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2020
An assessment of the former mayor, who died on Monday, reveals how he nourished innovation and laid founding stones for a modern city. Source: New York Times