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Mayor Bill de Blasio: Albany Cuts Forced NYC to Waste $530 Million of New Spending

In recent months, the mayor and the governor have sparred over issues such as the subway and public housing.
By Madina Toure
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: (L to R) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio arrive for a press briefing outside the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal, December 11, 2017 in New York City. The Police Department said that one person was in custody for an attempted terror attack after an explosion in a passageway linking the Port Authority Bus Terminal with the subway. (Photo by )

Cuomo Counters Trump, Pardons 61 People—Including 18 Immigrants

Andrew Cuomo moved to pardon immigrants to counter Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Al Sharpton and Charles Rangel Agree: Andrew Cuomo Is the Dems’ Top Presidential Prospect for 2020

"I don't want to be the first one out there, but I can't make it more clear: I cannot think of anyone at this time who is better qualified."
By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Vows to Keep Pushing for ‘Mansion Tax’ and Mayoral Control After State Budget Passes

By Madina Toure
The entrance to Rikers Island.

Cuomo: Lack of ‘Political Will’ the Only Thing Stopping de Blasio From Closing Rikers Island

By Will Bredderman
The entrance to Rikers Island. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)

Is Shutting Down Rikers Island a Dream or a Fantasy?

By Jillian Jorgensen
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