Thomas Barrack is accused by prosecutors of acting as an undisclosed agent for the government of the United Arab Emirates. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Politics and Government”
John Train, Paris Review Co-Founder and Cold War Operative, Dies at 94
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
His career, ranging from literature to finance to war, and from France to Afghanistan, seemed to cover every interest and issue of his exalted social class. Source: New York Times
Frank Carone, Mayor Eric Adams’s Chief of Staff, to Resign
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
Frank Carone, a Brooklyn power broker who has drawn scrutiny for his past business dealings, says he will lead the mayor’s re-election campaign. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Faces Potential Fiscal Crisis as $10 Billion Budget Deficit Looms
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2022
A persistent pandemic-driven downturn has caused revenue from business and personal-income taxes to fall in New York City, while tourism and job losses have yet to recover. Source: New York Times
Zeldin Uses Adams as a Surprising Weapon in N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
Lee Zeldin and other Republicans are trying to attract swing voters by aligning themselves with Mayor Adams, a Democrat, over his law-and-order platform. Source: New York Times
New York Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Hasidic Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2022
After a New York Times investigation found that many of the private religious schools denied students a basic education, top officials voiced serious concerns. Source: New York Times
NY State Vote Could Raise Pressure on Officials Over Hasidic Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2022
Amid calls for intervention, the state Board of Regents is set to vote this week on new rules for holding private schools to minimum academic standards. Source: New York Times
חסידישע מוסדות געבן נישט קיין עדיוקעשאן, אבער באקומען א שפע פון רעגירונגס געלטער
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2022
די חסידישע מוסדות אין ניו יארק האבן גענאסן פון 1 ביליאן דאלאר אין רעגירונגס געלטער דורכאויס די לעצטע פיר יאר אבער מוזן קיינעם נישט אפגעבן קיין דין וחשבון וואס מען לערנט ביי זיי Source: New York Times
In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Yeshivas Flush with Public Money
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2022
New York’s Hasidic Jewish religious schools have benefited from $1 billion in government funding in the last four years but are unaccountable to outside oversight. Source: New York Times
Saudi-Tied Tournament Causes Push to Void Trump’s N.Y.C. Golf Contract
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2022
City Council leaders asked Mayor Eric Adams to end the Trump Organization’s contract to run a city-owned golf course in the Bronx and to cancel a tournament next month. Source: New York Times
David Shor, a Data Guru for Democrats, Throws One Last Bash
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2022
Political operatives, techies and the nightlife crowd mix at a Burning Man-style party hosted by an influential strategist who gained new friends and enemies after a tweet. Source: New York Times
Gov. Kathy Hochul Seeks Donations From Cuomo Appointees
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign says contributions from board and commission members and their families are fair game because she did not appoint them. Source: New York Times
Rick Reed, G.O.P. Adman of ‘Swift Boat’ Campaign, Dies at 69
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2022
In helping to create a series of ads attacking the Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry’s military record, he added a new term to the political lexicon. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Daniel Goldman, Ex-Trump Prosecutor, Tops Crowded Field in N.Y. Primary
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Mr. Goldman won a heavily contested primary race for a rare open seat covering parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Source: New York Times