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Cynthia Nixon Not The First To Call For A Moreland Commission On Corruption

By • May 17, 2018
Frank Franklin II / AP

When Democratic candidate for governor Cynthia Nixon called for a state Moreland Act Commission to investigate government corruption Tuesday, she was not the first to do so. Her opponent, Governor Andrew Cuomo, also requested and created a Moreland Commission to look at potential illegal activities in state government, but he disbanded it as part of a budget deal several months later.

Who Will Go After Corruption Now That U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Is Gone?

By • Mar 16, 2017
Kathy Willens / AP

Now that Preet Bharara is no longer the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, some in Albany wonder who will now be investigating potential corruption?

Hearing On Nuclear Plant Bailout Draws Supporters And Critics, But No Cuomo Officials

By • Mar 7, 2017
Mike Groll / AP

The New York State Assembly held a hearing on Governor Cuomo’s plan to spend $8 billion in subsidies to keep three upstate nuclear power plants operating for the next twelve years. But no one from the Cuomo Administration showed up.

Groups Call Nuke Plant Bailout A 'Tax' On Ratepayers

By • Oct 6, 2016
Office of N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Some environmental groups say Governor Cuomo’s administration should reconsider an $8 billion bailout of three upstate nuclear power plants. They say the cost will be passed on to ratepayers.

N.Y. Legislative Session Draws To A Close, Some Issues Unresolved

By • Jun 17, 2016
Hans Pennink / AP

The New York legislature was closing down on an end-of-session deal that would strip convicted lawmakers of their pensions, extend mayoral control of New York City schools for one more year, and legalize daily fantasy sports gambling.

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