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As New York Democrats look ahead to two years of majority control of the State Senate — and the Assembly and the governor’s mansion — they should also remember the past and learn from their predecessors’ mistakes. more
For the first time since the bad old days of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, some New York voters will be able to vote twice on the same day. But this year, on Primary Day, it will be legal. more
"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more
An important item will be on the ballot in November, the passage of which would do more to benefit New York state government in the future than any individual we elect. more
The arrest of seven corrupt politicians brought down by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara renewed the call for reform in New York state, and Governor Cuomo has come out swinging. more
The face of corruption has once again reared its ugly head in New York state politics. At this stage in the game, no one should be surprised. more
The arrests last week of Malcolm Smith, a leader of the State Senate, and Dan Halloran, a New York City councilman, along with political leaders in Queens and the Bronx, make it tempting to think that corruption dwells west of us; that Nassau County is not tainted by big-city dirty dealings. more
For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption. more
Last week, the state inspector general issued a scathing 308-page report on why the process of selecting a new operator of a casino at Aqueduct Racetrack was hopelessly flawed and wrought with influence peddling and corruption. more
The question of how involved Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick has been in talks with the Chinese Zhondge Group to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport has been a point of concern among local residents since news of the proposal broke last month. more
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