Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he may soon make a major economic announcement for upstate, as published reports said a computer plant codenamed Project Azalea was in negotiations to create 1,000 jobs. "I don't know if it will come to fruition or not," Cuomo said Wednesday at a news conference. ...
Months ago, the Cuomo administration promised a decision within weeks on whether to allow hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Now, one of the key officials says there's "no timetable" for a decision. "It's kind of like shooting at a moving target," said Dr. Nirav Shah, the state health commissioner. He ...
Republican governors are often seen as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates, but a few are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions. Two governors eyeing possible White House bids — Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana — suddenly find themselves fending off ...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has released an anti-corruption bill that would not only ban people convicted of bribing a public official from state business for life, but would also bar their law firm, lobbying firm or company. Cuomo's proposal is bold by Albany standards. If enacted, it could be a significant ...
Proposed changes to ethics rules unveiled Tuesday would make it easier for lobbyists to conceal their donors and clients and funders from public view and broaden a ban on gifts to politicians in Albany, where a spate of corruption cases have ensnared state lawmakers. Currently, lobbyists may keep their donors ...
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