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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.

Newest Member of New Jersey’s State Assembly Is Sworn In

Democrat Verlina Reynolds-Jackson was sworn into her seat on Thursday.
By Steve Cronin
Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam leave court after being found guilty.

Appeals Court Overturns Dean Skelos Corruption Conviction

An appeals court overturned the corruption convictions of the former Republican Senate leader as well as his son.
By Madina Toure
Anthony M. Bucco

NJ GOP Rearranges Assembly Leadership Team

Assembly GOP Leader Jon Bramnick has announced several picks for top caucus spots.
By Alyana Alfaro
Mayor Bill de Blasio held a mayoral control rally at City Hall.

De Blasio to Albany: ‘Pass Mayoral Control Now’

By Madina Toure
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: New York City Public Advocate Letitia James speaks after a grand jury decided not to indict New York Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner's death, on December 3, 2014 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Garner died after being placed in a chokehold by Pantaleo in July. The altercation was captured in a widely viewed video. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Letitia James Calls on Albany to ‘Step Up’ and Help the City Fight Homelessness 

By Madina Toure
New York City voting booths.

NYC Republican Longshots Capitalize on Elections Official’s Voter Fraud Claims

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio talks with a high school student

De Blasio Asks for at Least 7 Years of Mayoral Control of City Schools

By Jillian Jorgensen
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

After Guilty Verdict, Sheldon Silver Vows to ‘Continue the Legal Fight’

By Jillian Jorgensen and Ross Barkan
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, whose trial continued today in federal court. (Photo: Spencer Platt for Getty Images)

Doctor Says He Sent Patients to Sheldon Silver in Hopes of Getting Research Funds

By Jillian Jorgensen
Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver arrives at federal court. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sheldon Silver’s Lawyer Spars With Assemblywoman on the Witness Stand

By Jillian Jorgensen
Illustration by Victor Juhasz for Observer

State of Confusion: Albany’s Top 40 Power Players

By Jillian Jorgensen, Ross Barkan and Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

‘Disappointed at Every Turn’: de Blasio Rips Cuomo for ‘Revenge’

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared a moment at 2013's year's Columbus Day Parade, but this year they steered clear of one another. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

De Blasio: ‘I Don’t Know What I Would Do Different’ to Move Albany

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with reporters today. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen/New York Observer)

Bill de Blasio Defends Carl Heastie

By Jillian Jorgensen
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (L) and former New York Rep. Michael Grimm (R) NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Vacancy in the House

By The Editors
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. (Photo: Spencer Platt for Getty Images)

Silver Must Resign

By The Editors
Ms. Mapp at an immigration reform rally earlier this year (Facebook).

East Harlem Businesswoman Tamika Mapp Challenges Robert Rodriguez

By Will Bredderman
Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa with ally State Senator Adriano Espaillat and the future mayor, Bill de Blasio in 2012. (Screengrab: NY1)

Bill de Blasio Didn’t Know Gabriela Rosa Was Charged

By Jillian Jorgensen
A new Friendliness Bill wants MTA workers to treat riders with the respect they (most of the time) deserve

New Law Aims to Force MTA Conductors to Be Nice

By Mimmi Montgomery
UPKNYC's Logo. (photo: upknyc.org)

Pre-K Campaign Launches Robocalls to Thank State Assembly

By Colin Campbell
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. (Photo: Daniel Barry for Getty Images)

NYC Assembly Members Push Pre-K as Advocates Rally

By Colin Campbell

Micah Kellner Punished After Assembly Investigates Harassment Allegations

By Jill Colvin
Some especially cute cigarette lighters. (Photo: Getty)

State Legislature Moves to Ban Novelty Lighters

By Gideon Resnick
Maritza Davila (Photo: Facebook)

Vito Lopez Ally to Launch Bid for His Assembly Seat

By Colin Campbell
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