In The News
Watchdogs Urged to Probe MTA for Driving up Stats on Power Issues
MSN News
January 31, 2018
MSN News
January 31, 2018
Watchdogs Urged to Probe MTA for Driving up Stats on Power-Related Delays
New York Daily News
January 31, 2018
New York Daily News
January 31, 2018
Campaign Finance Board Begins Formal Review of 2017 Election Cycle
Gotham Gazette
January 31, 2018
Gotham Gazette
January 31, 2018
NYS Exposed: The Influence of Lobbyists in Albany
WHEC
January 30, 2018
WHEC
January 30, 2018
Favorable to The Bronx, Council Committee Shuffle Also Seen as Retribution
Gotham Gazette
January 30, 2018
Gotham Gazette
January 30, 2018
Buttenschon, Assembly Candidate, Backs ‘Restore Public Trust’ Campaign
Utica Observer-Dispatch
January 29, 2018
Utica Observer-Dispatch
January 29, 2018
Cuomo Chief Of Staff Testifies In Federal Corruption Trial Of Former Aide
WSKG
January 25, 2018
WSKG
January 25, 2018
Juror in Aide’s Corruption Trial Might Run Into Cuomo at Work
NIS Magazine
January 25, 2018
NIS Magazine
January 25, 2018
Cuomo’s Chief of Staff Testifies in Federal Corruption Trial of Former Top Aide
WXXI News
January 24, 2018
WXXI News
January 24, 2018
Cuomo’s Chief Of Staff Testifies In Federal Corruption Trial Of Former Top Aide
WSHU
January 23, 2018
WSHU
January 23, 2018
Defense Belittles Bribe Claim in Trial of Cuomo’s Ex-aide Joseph Percoco
ABC7 New York
January 23, 2018
ABC7 New York
January 23, 2018
Percocos Trial Starts
Politico Pro
January 22, 2018
Politico Pro
January 22, 2018
Requested by Vance Amid Controversy, Report Suggests Campaign Finance Reforms for District Attorneys
Gotham Gazette
January 22, 2018
Gotham Gazette
January 22, 2018
M.T.A. May Have Inflated Number of Subway Power Delays
The New York Times
January 21, 2018
The New York Times
January 21, 2018
Percoco Trial Could Shine Harsh Spotlight on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Administration
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
January 18, 2018
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
January 18, 2018
Proposed $300M Fund Raises Suspicion Of SUNY Poly Bailout
Politico
January 18, 2018
Politico
January 18, 2018
Our View: Public Info Bill Makes Sense
Lockport Journal
January 17, 2018
Lockport Journal
January 17, 2018
Cuomo’s MTA Budget Maneuvers Appear to Target City Hall
Politico
January 16, 2018
Politico
January 16, 2018
Editorial: Public Info Bill Makes Sense
Niagara Gazette
January 12, 2018
Niagara Gazette
January 12, 2018
Jeremy Boyer: A New FOIL Fix For 2018
Auburn Pub
January 11, 2018
Auburn Pub
January 11, 2018
Bills in Albany Would Subject Public Not-For-Profits to Open Meetings, FOI Laws
Lockport Journal
January 10, 2018
Lockport Journal
January 10, 2018
Bill Expanding FOIL To Government Non-Profits Advances
New York State Politics
January 9, 2018
New York State Politics
January 9, 2018
New York Leaders Are Failing Its Subway Riders
The New York Times
January 7, 2018
The New York Times
January 7, 2018
Continuous NY State Corruption Trials in 2018 Could Spur Reform
WAER
January 5, 2018
WAER
January 5, 2018
Did Governor Pay Enough Attention to Reform Issues During State of State Address
WBFO
January 5, 2018
WBFO
January 5, 2018
Cuomo Criticized by Government Reform Groups for Giving Scant Mention to Corruption Issues in State of the State Address
New York Daily News
January 5, 2018
New York Daily News
January 5, 2018
Cuomo’s Reform Agenda Sounds Familiar
Politico
January 5, 2018
Politico
January 5, 2018
Corruption Trials in ’18 Could Spur Reform
North Country Public Radio
January 5, 2018
North Country Public Radio
January 5, 2018
Endless Corruption Trials In ’18 Could Spur Reform In New York
WSHU
January 4, 2018
WSHU
January 4, 2018
Cuomo Offers His State of the State
Politico
January 4, 2018
Politico
January 4, 2018
Reform Groups Launch ‘Restore Public Trust’ Campaign
Gotham Gazette
January 4, 2018
Gotham Gazette
January 4, 2018
Corruption Trials in ’18 Could Spur Reform
WXXI News
January 4, 2018
WXXI News
January 4, 2018
Despite Upcoming Trials, Ethics Reform Not High on Cuomo’s Agenda
Capital Tonight
January 4, 2018
Capital Tonight
January 4, 2018
Muted Support for Ethics, Voting Reforms in Cuomo’s State of the State
City and State New York
January 3, 2018
City and State New York
January 3, 2018
Fiscal Woes May Loom in 2018
LMT Online
January 3, 2018
LMT Online
January 3, 2018
Fiscal Woes Set the Tone for 2018
Times Union
January 3, 2018
Times Union
January 3, 2018
Finance Board Missed Suspicious De Blasio Donations
New York Post
January 2, 2018
New York Post
January 2, 2018
Government Became More Transparent, but It’s up to Us to Use the Tool
Livingston County News
December 30, 2017
Livingston County News
December 30, 2017
Bill to Strengthen Freedom of Information Law, Recover Legal Fees
West Seneca Bee
December 29, 2017
West Seneca Bee
December 29, 2017
New York City Commits to Open Data and Open Code
Sunlight Foundation
December 29, 2017
Sunlight Foundation
December 29, 2017
New Laws Raise Minimum Wage; Cut Taxes, Business Costs
Newsday
December 27, 2017
Newsday
December 27, 2017
Bill Strengthens Freedom of Information Law
Livingston County News
December 22, 2017
Livingston County News
December 22, 2017
Government Became More Transparent This Week, But It’s Up to Us to Use the Tool
The Daily News
December 18, 2017
The Daily News
December 18, 2017
NYS Exposed: State Senator Wants to Eliminate Film Tax Credit
WHEC
December 15, 2017
WHEC
December 15, 2017
Cuomo, Legislature OK Law to Strengthen Public Records Law
News Day
December 13, 2017
News Day
December 13, 2017
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signs Bill to Bolster Freedom of Information Law
Star Gazette
December 13, 2017
Star Gazette
December 13, 2017
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signs Bill to Bolster Freedom of Information Law
Press Connects
December 13, 2017
Press Connects
December 13, 2017
Cuomo Signs Bill Strengthening FOIL
New York State of Politics
December 13, 2017
New York State of Politics
December 13, 2017
Cuomo Signs Bill to Bolster Freedom of Information Law
WGRZ
December 13, 2017
WGRZ
December 13, 2017
How Albany Bent Over Backwards to Help One of NYC’s “Worst Landlords”
City and State NY
December 11, 2017
City and State NY
December 11, 2017
Opening Up New York’s Public Records
The New York Times
December 10, 2017
The New York Times
December 10, 2017
With Phase One Going on Trial, Cuomo’s Buffalo Investment Moves Ahead with Broken Reform Promises
Gotham Gazette
December 8, 2017
Gotham Gazette
December 8, 2017
Editorial: New York Government Is Still Far from Transparent
Daily Gazette
December 7, 2017
Daily Gazette
December 7, 2017
Editorial: Cuomo Should Sign Bill Putting Teeth in FOIL
Buffalo News
December 7, 2017
Buffalo News
December 7, 2017
Editorial: A Fair Fight For FOILs
New York Daily News
December 6, 2017
New York Daily News
December 6, 2017
Bill Would Make it Easier for FOIL Filers to Receive Attorney Fees
Capital Tonight
December 5, 2017
Capital Tonight
December 5, 2017
24-Hour Subway Service Should Be Requirement for MTA Funding, Councilman Rafael
Mass Transit
December 5, 2017
Mass Transit
December 5, 2017
Report Finds Courts Deny Fees In FOIL Cases
New York State of Politics
December 5, 2017
New York State of Politics
December 5, 2017
24-Hour Subway Service Should Be Requirement for MTA Funding, Councilman Rafael
AM New York
December 4, 2017
AM New York
December 4, 2017
Cuomo Urged To Sign Bill To Strengthen FOIL
WSHU
December 4, 2017
WSHU
December 4, 2017
‘Open Budget,’ Economic Development Transparency Bills Become Law
Gotham Gazette
December 2, 2017
Gotham Gazette
December 2, 2017
NY Gov. Cuomo Urged To Sign Bill To Strengthen FOIL
WAMC
November 30, 2017
WAMC
November 30, 2017
Cuomo Urged to Sign Bill to Strengthen FOIL
WXXI News
November 30, 2017
WXXI News
November 30, 2017
Groups Urge Cuomo to Sign Bill Strengthening Freedom of Information Law
North Country Public Radio
December 1, 2017
North Country Public Radio
December 1, 2017
Editorial: Foil Bill Boosts Transparency, but Only If Cuomo Signs It
Lohud
December 1, 2017
Lohud
December 1, 2017
Cuomo’s New Helicopter Is Practical, but Not for Search and Rescue
Times Union
November 30, 2017
Times Union
November 30, 2017
Cuomo Urged to Sign Bill Strengthening Freedom of Information Law
Gotham Gazette
November 29, 2017
Gotham Gazette
November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017: John Kaehny
WCNY
November 29, 2017
WCNY
November 29, 2017
Program Gives Tax Breaks for TV Commercials — and Fuels Debate
News Day
November 26, 2017
News Day
November 26, 2017
Editorial: Make Freedom of Information Law stricter
Post Star
November 23, 2017
Post Star
November 23, 2017
Editorial: Cuomo’s Latest Subway Con Job
New York Post
November 21, 2017
New York Post
November 21, 2017
Con Ed Takes Over Work, Contracts and Costs on MTA Electrical Repairs
Politico
November 21, 2017
Politico
November 21, 2017
City Council Speaker Candidates Address Power, Reform and Transparency
Gotham Gazette
November 21, 2017
Gotham Gazette
November 21, 2017
Bill Giving Tax Credit for Minority, Women TV Writers, Directors Draws Opponents, Supporters
Times Union
November 21, 2017
Times Union
November 21, 2017
November 20, 2017: Alex Camarda
WCNY News
November 20, 2017
WCNY News
November 20, 2017
The Week Ahead in New York Politics, November 20
Gotham Gazette
November 19, 2017
Gotham Gazette
November 19, 2017
Lawmakers Fail to Act on Bid-Rigging
Niagara Gazette
November 19, 2017
Niagara Gazette
November 19, 2017
Advocates Renew Push For Reform After Corruption Scandal
WSHU News
November 16, 2017
WSHU News
November 16, 2017
Advocates Renew Push for Reform After Corruption Scandal
WXXI News
November 15, 2017
WXXI News
November 15, 2017
Assembly Takes Stock of State Economic Development Programs Ahead of Next Negotiations
Gotham Gazette
November 15, 2017
Gotham Gazette
November 15, 2017
City Election Officials Consider Online Voter Registration
WNYC News
November 14, 2017
WNYC News
November 14, 2017
Witch Hunt: The Thin Line Between Justice and Politics
City and State New York
November 12, 2017
City and State New York
November 12, 2017
Battle for the Stars: How States Use Your Money to Lure Hollywood
Democrat and Chronicle
November 9, 2017
Democrat and Chronicle
November 9, 2017
Scandals Be Damned, Blas Wins
Press Reader
November 8, 2017
Press Reader
November 8, 2017
Bill de Blasio Re-elected to Second Term as NYC Mayor
BCNN1
November 7, 2017
BCNN1
November 7, 2017
Pro-Garden Nonprofit Plays Politics in Backing Margaret Chin’s Rival
City and State
November 6, 2017
City and State
November 6, 2017
New Yorkers Set to Vote on Constitutional Convention
City & State New York
November 5, 2017
City & State New York
November 5, 2017
Departure of Assembly Ethics Official Prompts Calls for Broader Reforms
Gotham Gazette
November 3, 2017
Gotham Gazette
November 3, 2017
The Misleading Campaign For Marijuana Legalization In New York
High Times
November 2, 2017
High Times
November 2, 2017
Terror Fallout
Politico Pro
November 1, 2017
Politico Pro
November 1, 2017
Constitutional Convention Support Drops
Politico Pro
November 1, 2017
Politico Pro
November 1, 2017
MTA’s Use of Emergency Order Causes a ‘Robust Discussion’
Politico
October 31, 2017
Politico
October 31, 2017
Good Business or Corporate Welfare?
Daily Gazette
October 29, 2017
Daily Gazette
October 29, 2017
Reform Group Criticizes JCOPE’s Online Lobbying Filing System
Times Union
October 24, 2017
Times Union
October 24, 2017
Syracuse’s Historic Election
Politico
October 23, 2017
Politico
October 23, 2017
NYS Fix-it Man Megna at it Again – This Time With Nano
Times Union
October 22, 2017
Times Union
October 22, 2017
Talks Heat up Over Push for State Constitutional Convention
Niagara Gazette
October 20, 2017
Niagara Gazette
October 20, 2017
GM Made Donation to Cuomo Campaign Before Driverless Car Deal
New York Post
October 18, 2017
New York Post
October 18, 2017
Fundraising Anomaly Allows Vance, Das to Raise Cash from Criminal Defense Lawyers
Politico
October 16, 2017
Politico
October 16, 2017
As Amazon Grows So Does Their Disruption In Albany
Albany Business Review
October 12, 2017
Albany Business Review
October 12, 2017
Cuomo’s Plan to Bring Hollywood to Upstate New York Turning Into a Disaster
New York Post
October 11, 2017
New York Post
October 11, 2017
Councilman Behind Nightlife Bill Received Contributions from Bar Owners
New York Post
October 7, 2017
New York Post
October 7, 2017
Criminal Defense Firm Bankrolled Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, Kept Clients Out Of Prison
International Business Times
October 6, 2017
International Business Times
October 6, 2017
There’s A ‘Dark Side’ To NY’s Rush To Win Amazon’s New HQ
Gothamist
October 4, 2017
Gothamist
October 4, 2017
Judge Deals Grease Wheels
Times Union
September 30, 2017
Times Union
September 30, 2017
MTA Under Fire for Spending $100m on Mystery Metal Towers
Bay City Observer
September 30, 2017
Bay City Observer
September 30, 2017
MTA Bridge and Tunnel Towers Can Read License Plates, and Maybe More
WNBC Channel 4
September 28, 2017
WNBC Channel 4
September 28, 2017
Creepy Metal Towers Appear Across New York – and No One Knows Why
Daily Star
September 28, 2017
Daily Star
September 28, 2017
MTA Spent 100 Million on Bridge Tunnel Towers
WNBC Channel 4
September 28, 2017
WNBC Channel 4
September 28, 2017
New York’s MTA Is Under Fire for $100m on Mysterious Metal Towers Popping up at Tunnels and Bridges – and No One Knows How They Work
Daily Mail
September 28, 2017
Daily Mail
September 28, 2017
MTA Quiet on Purpose of Mysterious Metal Towers Being Built in NYC
Epoch Times
September 28, 2017
Epoch Times
September 28, 2017
Citing His Security Clearance, Lhota Mum on Gateway Towers
Politico
September 27, 2017
Politico
September 27, 2017
Mystery Surrounds Metal Towers Popping Up In Tunnels & Bridges
CBS New York
September 27, 2017
CBS New York
September 27, 2017
MTA Turns to Budget Reserves to Fund Subway Action Plan Amid Board Concerns
AM New York
September 27, 2017
AM New York
September 27, 2017
MTA Allocates $100M to Build Art Deco Bridge and Tunnel Towers
Curbed New York
September 26, 2017
Curbed New York
September 26, 2017
Cuomo’s Mysterious Bridge & Tunnel Towers Will Cost The MTA $100 Million
Gothamist
September 26, 20
Gothamist
September 26, 20
MTA: Bridge and Tunnel Towers to Cost $100M
Politico New York
September 25, 2017
Politico New York
September 25, 2017
Neighbors Furious Over Prep School Construction
New York Post
September 24, 2017
New York Post
September 24, 2017
Amazon Gets More Tax Credits To Open Administrative Office In Hudson Yards
Gothamist
September 21, 2017
Gothamist
September 21, 2017
City Council Hears Testimony on ‘Open Data 2.0’ Bills
Gotham Gazette
September 21, 2017
Gotham Gazette
September 21, 2017
State Lawmakers Are Failing at MTA Oversight
Streetsblog NYC
September 19, 2017
Streetsblog NYC
September 19, 2017
State Legislature Holding Fewer Oversight Hearings
Capital Tonight
September 18, 2017
Capital Tonight
September 18, 2017
MTA Board Approving Millions in Projects it Doesn’t Understand, Watchdogs Say
AM New York
September 15, 2017
AM New York
September 15, 2017
MTA Mistakenly Signed Off on $42M Towers That Do Nothing: Watchdog Group
New York Daily News
September 15, 2017
New York Daily News
September 15, 2017
Conservative Party Votes to Oppose Constitutional Convention
Newsday
September 14, 2017
Newsday
September 14, 2017
Tunnel Towers Give Rise to Questions about MTA Board
Politico New York
September 14, 2017
Politico New York
September 14, 2017
Accused of Spending $42 M on Decorative Towers, MTA Admits They’re for Security
WNYC News
September 14, 2017
WNYC News
September 14, 2017
Amazon To Open First NY Mega-Warehouse In Staten Island, Creating Thousands Of New Jobs In Exchange For Tax Credits
Gotham Gazette
September 6, 2017
Gotham Gazette
September 6, 2017
Mass Mailer Loophole Gives State Legislators Advantage in City Council Races
Gotham Gazette
August 30, 2017
Gotham Gazette
August 30, 2017
Thanks to a Push, Democratic County Organizations Slowly Grow Digital Footprint=
Gotham Gazette
August 28, 2017
Gotham Gazette
August 28, 2017
Butt-dialing Court Official Runs to Woods to Hide from Reporters
New York Post
August 17, 2017
New York Post
August 17, 2017
New York Playbook
Politico New York
August 14, 2017
Politico New York
August 14, 2017
New York Election Laws Face New Scrutiny After State Senator’s Resigns
The Wall Street Journal
August 13, 2017
The Wall Street Journal
August 13, 2017
LED lights on NYC bridges and tunnels could boost tourism, Cuomo says
AM New York
August 12, 2017
AM New York
August 12, 2017
Hempstead Officials Offer Visions for Ethics Reform
Long Island Herald
August 8, 2017
Long Island Herald
August 8, 2017
Cuomo May Be Exploring Ways to Implement NYC Congestion Pricing
NY Curbed
August 7, 2017
NY Curbed
August 7, 2017
Start Spreading the News: New York Is Opening More Data Today
Sunlight Foundation
August 4, 2017
Sunlight Foundation
August 4, 2017
Sheldon’s Grey Cloud and Silver Lining
The Real Deal
August 1, 2017
The Real Deal
August 1, 2017
NYS Exposed: NY Hands Out Millions to Film and TV Productions
WHEC
July 31, 2017
WHEC
July 31, 2017
Could Congestion Pricing Save the Subway?
City and State NY
July 30, 2017
City and State NY
July 30, 2017
City Sued Over Disabled Students
Politico New York
July 28, 2017
Politico New York
July 28, 2017
Voting Reform Advocates Say Cuomo Can Do More Through Executive Order
Gotham Gazette
July 27, 2017
Gotham Gazette
July 27, 2017
Laguardia college president whipped colleague support For Cuomo Scholarship
Gotham Gazette
July 26, 2017
Gotham Gazette
July 26, 2017
City Releases Latest Progress on Open Data Plan
Gotham Gazette
July 26, 2017
Gotham Gazette
July 26, 2017
Reinvent Albany: Voter Registration Push ‘Welcome Addition’
New York State of Politics
July 25, 2017
New York State of Politics
July 25, 2017
Reinvent Albany: Voter Registration Push ‘Welcome Addition’
New York State of Politics
July 25, 2017
New York State of Politics
July 25, 2017
State Economic Development Agency Will Pay for Cuomo Bridge Lighting
Politico New York
July 24, 2017
Politico New York
July 24, 2017
Dentist PAC Donated $4M to Political Campaigns
New York Post
July 24, 2017
New York Post
July 24, 2017
Taxpayers’ $21 Million Gift to Jimmy Fallon
New York Post
July 23, 2017
New York Post
July 23, 2017
Governor Cuomo’s Bridge Lighting Plan Draws Criticism Amid MTA Stalls and Shutdowns
Architect’s Newspaper
July 21, 2017
Architect’s Newspaper
July 21, 2017
Democratic Club Calls On Wright To Choose Between Party Leadership & Lobbying Job
Gotham Gazette
July 20, 2017
Gotham Gazette
July 20, 2017
Is Cuomo Favoring NYC’s Bridges Over Its Crumbling Subway?
New York Curbed
July 19, 2017
New York Curbed
July 19, 2017
Why Is Cuomo Spending Over $200 Million On Fancy Bridge Lights As The MTA Crumbles?
Gothamist
July 19, 2017
Gothamist
July 19, 2017
As Subways Suffer, Cuomo Plans Choreographed Bridge Lights
Politico New York
July 19, 2017
Politico New York
July 19, 2017
Scale-Back Expectations, Higher Costs for SUNY Poly Led Power Electronics Initiative
Politico New York
July 17, 2017
Politico New York
July 17, 2017
SUNY Poly Consortium Scaled Back
Politico New York
July 17, 2017
Politico New York
July 17, 2017
Reinvent Albany Points Out Negative Impacts of MTA Disaster Declaration
Spectrum News
July 17, 2017
Spectrum News
July 17, 2017
‘The Tonight Show’ Just Got Big NY Tax Breaks
Democrat and Chronicle
July 17, 2017
Democrat and Chronicle
July 17, 2017
Tax-exempt Charities Allegedly Contributed Donations to Political Campaigns
New York Post
July 17, 2017
New York Post
July 17, 2017
Up Close: Impact of Health Care Reform
ABC 7 New York
July 16, 2017
ABC 7 New York
July 16, 2017
Five Ways the MTA Can Gain the Confidence of Transit Riders
Streetsblog NYC
July 12, 2017
Streetsblog NYC
July 12, 2017
NY’s Industrial Development Authorities Fail to Create Jobs
Public News Service
July 12, 2017
Public News Service
July 12, 2017
What Developer With Ties to Cuomo Gets $2m Tax Break Amid Bailout
New York Post
July 4, 2017
New York Post
July 4, 2017
What Do the Albany Area’s 50 Fastest-growing Companies Have in Common?
Albany Business Review
June 30, 2017
Albany Business Review
June 30, 2017
N.Y. Lawmakers Pass the Buck Again on Ethics Reform
Oneida Daily Dispatch
June 24, 2017
Oneida Daily Dispatch
June 24, 2017
Legislative Session Sputtered to an End Amid Mistrust, Finger-Pointing
Times Union
June 24, 2017
Times Union
June 24, 2017
Cuomo Accuses New York State Lawmakers of ‘Dereliction of Duty’
Daily Freeman
June 24, 2017
Daily Freeman
June 24, 2017
Citing ‘Math’ Cuomo Still Insists He Doesn’t Control the MTA But Wants To
Politico
June 22, 2017
Politico
June 22, 2017
Greater Oversight of NY’s Jobs Programs Stalls
WGRZ
June 21, 2017
WGRZ
June 21, 2017
Cuomo Throws a Curveball Into a Debate About Subways
Politico
June 20, 2017
Politico
June 20, 2017
Reinvent Albany Opposes Klein’s Procurement Bill
NY State of Politics
June 19, 2017
NY State of Politics
June 19, 2017
With Session Ending and Trial Looming, No Legislative Response to Bid-rigging Scandal
Gotham Gazette
June 19, 2017
Gotham Gazette
June 19, 2017
Last Week of NY’s Legislative Session: Five Things to Watch
Democrat & Chronicle
June 16, 2017
Democrat & Chronicle
June 16, 2017
Capital Tonight: June 14
Capital Tonight
June 15, 2017
Capital Tonight
June 15, 2017
Private Investigator’s “Buffalo Billion” Probe Contract — Worth More Than $1 Million — Finally Approved by Comptroller
The Alt
June 15, 2017
The Alt
June 15, 2017
Reform Groups Beg: Bolster NY’s Contracting Laws
Ithaca Journal
June 14, 2017
Ithaca Journal
June 14, 2017
Reform Groups Beg: Bolster NY’s Contracting Laws
Democrat & Chronicle
June 14, 2017
Democrat & Chronicle
June 14, 2017
Clean Contracting Bill Gaining Support
Capital Tonight
June 14, 2017
Capital Tonight
June 14, 2017
Assemblyman Introduces Legislation to Create Searchable Database
Ken-Ton Been
June 13, 2017
Ken-Ton Been
June 13, 2017
While Calling for CUNY Investigations, Cuomo Sought Endorsements from College Presidents
Gotham Gazette
June 12, 2017
Gotham Gazette
June 12, 2017
Joe Crowley’s Treasurer Being Probed in Possible Pay Violation
New York Post
June 12, 2017
New York Post
June 12, 2017
Our View: Lulus Should Go Bye-bye
Lockport Journal
June 11, 2017
Lockport Journal
June 11, 2017
For Second Time, Legislature Sends FOIL Penalty Bill to Cuomo
Gotham Gazette
June 9, 2017
Gotham Gazette
June 9, 2017
State Senate Passes FOIL Legislation
Post Star
June 6, 2017
Post Star
June 6, 2017
Lawmakers Return To Albany With A Light Docket
NY State of Politics
June 5, 2017
NY State of Politics
June 5, 2017
Fight Over Procurement Bill Rages On
Times Union
June 4, 2017
Times Union
June 4, 2017
Cuomo Gives Commencement Address at Elite Private School
New York Post
June 2, 2017
New York Post
June 2, 2017
Good Government Groups Curious About Cuomo Speech At Elite Manhattan Prep School
CBS New York
June 2, 2017
CBS New York
June 2, 2017
Bill Introduced to Track Economic Development Subsidies
Politico
June 2, 2017
Politico
June 2, 2017
Cuomo’s Private Commencement Speech
Politico
June 2, 2017
Politico
June 2, 2017
Cuomo Gives Commencement Address at Elite Private School on Upper West Side
Spectrum News
June 1, 2017
Spectrum News
June 1, 2017
Stipend Scandal Adds to Dem Tensions in State Senate
The Daily Star
May 31, 2017
The Daily Star
May 31, 2017
Editorial: A Tighter Rein on Contracts
Times Union
May 28, 2017
Times Union
May 28, 2017
Notable Quotes of the Week
Times Union
May 27, 2017
Times Union
May 27, 2017
In The Interest of Full Disclosure
Niagara Gazette
May 27, 2017
Niagara Gazette
May 27, 2017
Public Money, Lavish Meals
Times Union
May 24, 2017
Times Union
May 24, 2017
Chief Analytics Officer Mashariki Moves on as NYC Consolidates Digital Portfolio
City & State
May 24, 2017
City & State
May 24, 2017
Push on for Comptroller Contract Review
Press Republican
May 24, 2017
Press Republican
May 24, 2017
Bring ‘Quasi’ Government Out of Shadows
Poughkeepsie Journal
May 23, 2017
Poughkeepsie Journal
May 23, 2017
Perks of LPCiminelli’s Buffalo Billion Contract
Investigative Post
May 23, 2017
Investigative Post
May 23, 2017
John Kaehny and Ron Deutsch
WCNY
May 23, 2017
WCNY
May 23, 2017
Crowley Appointee to Board of Elections Sees Spike in Queens Court Profits
Gotham Gazette
May 22, 2017
Gotham Gazette
May 22, 2017
As Legislative Leaders Warn of Con Con Dangers, Good Government Groups Come Out in Favor
Gotham Gazette
May 17, 2017
Gotham Gazette
May 17, 2017
Lawmakers, Once Again, Demand Oversight of State Job Programs
Buffalo News
May 15, 2017
Buffalo News
May 15, 2017
Queens’ Insatiable Crowley Clan
New York Post
May 14, 2017
New York Post
May 14, 2017
Restore Contract Oversight for NY Comptroller
Niagara Gazette
May 13, 2017
Niagara Gazette
May 13, 2017
Watchdogs Encourage More Eyes on State Contracts
The Daily Star
May 12, 2017
The Daily Star
May 12, 2017
Watchdogs Urge Greater State Contract Oversight
Lockport Journal
May 12, 2017
Lockport Journal
May 12, 2017
Where QGA’s Former Staffers Are Now
Politico
May 11, 2017
Politico
May 11, 2017
Government Watchdogs Push ‘Clean Contracting’ Reform in Albany
Gotham Gazette
May 11, 2017
Gotham Gazette
May 11, 2017
Government Watchdogs Call for Contracting Reform
Public News Service
May 11, 2017
Public News Service
May 11, 2017
Seeking Clean State Contracting
Time Warner Cable News
May 10, 2017
Time Warner Cable News
May 10, 2017
Dem Leader Paying Campaign Rent to Lobbyist Brother
New York Post
May 10, 2017
New York Post
May 10, 2017
Government Reformers Push For Procurement Bill
NY State of Politics
May 10, 2017
NY State of Politics
May 10, 2017
Economic Development Contracts Changing in New York
News 10
May 10, 2017
News 10
May 10, 2017
Dem Leader Paying Campaign Rent to Lobbyist Brother
New York Post
May 10, 2017
New York Post
May 10, 2017
Anti-Corruption Advocates Take Comptroller’s Side Over Cuomo’s
Time Warner Cable News
May 10, 2017
Time Warner Cable News
May 10, 2017
Proposal Would Create Public Database For NY Jobs Projects
Newsday
May 10, 2017
Newsday
May 10, 2017
More Eyes on State Contracts Would Nip Albany Corruption, Watchdogs Say
Niagara Gazette
May 10, 2017
Niagara Gazette
May 10, 2017
The Symbolic Life of Leonard Litwin
The Real Deal
May 1, 2017
The Real Deal
May 1, 2017
Proposal Would Boost Public Campaign Matching Funds
Gotham Gazette
April 28, 2017
Gotham Gazette
April 28, 2017
Will the Legislature Confront Cuomo Over Procurement Reform?
Politico
April 27, 2017
Politico
April 27, 2017
Bill to Regulate Economic Development Projects Championed by the Governor Clears Hurdle
Spectrum News
April 26, 2017
Spectrum News
April 26, 2017
Government Conflicts Of Interest: Gov. Cuomo Promotes Aide With Family Lobbyist Ties
International Business Times
April 24, 2017
International Business Times
April 24, 2017
Legislature Returns for Part Two of the Session
WXXI News
April 21, 2017
WXXI News
April 21, 2017
State Deals Need More Oversight
Daily Gazette
April 20, 2017
Daily Gazette
April 20, 2017
Reformers See Procurement Changes Fall Flat
New York State of Politics
April 20, 2017
New York State of Politics
April 20, 2017
Efforts to Reform Economic Development Contracts Falling Flat
TWC News
April 20, 2017
TWC News
April 20, 2017
Future of Ethics Reform an Open Question
North Country Public Radio
April 19, 2017
North Country Public Radio
April 19, 2017
Still Time to Enact Economic Transparency Measures
Times Union
April 18, 2017
Times Union
April 18, 2017
Future of Ethics Reform an Open Question
WXXI News
April 18, 2017
WXXI News
April 18, 2017
A Push for Procurement Reform
TWC News – Capital Tonight
April 17, 2017
TWC News – Capital Tonight
April 17, 2017
Number of Provisions Slipped Into State Budget Without Much Notice
NY1
April 11, 2017
NY1
April 11, 2017
Tracking New York’s Return on Investment
The Alt
April 11, 2017
The Alt
April 11, 2017
Tracking New York’s Return on Investment
Lock Port Union-Journal
March 31, 2017
Lock Port Union-Journal
March 31, 2017
Tracking State Subsidies Stymied by Inconsistent Transparency
Times Union
March 30, 2017
Times Union
March 30, 2017
State Subsidies Flow to Firms Despite Fines, Safety Hazards
The Daily Star
March 29, 2017
The Daily Star
March 29, 2017
NY Companies That Face Fines Still Reap Subsidies
Times Union
March 29, 2017
Times Union
March 29, 2017
State Spends Billions to Recruit, Retain Employers
Lock Port Journal – Union Sun
March 28, 2017
Lock Port Journal – Union Sun
March 28, 2017
NY Spends Billions on Economic Development
Niagara Gazette
March 28, 2017
Niagara Gazette
March 28, 2017
Companies Granted Subsidies Despite Being Cited for Violations
Niagara Gazette
March 28, 2017
Niagara Gazette
March 28, 2017
Firms Cited for Safety Violations Still Reap State Subsidies
ProPublica
March 27, 2017
ProPublica
March 27, 2017
Success of Buffalo Billion-backed SolarCity Factory Remains Elusive
Daily Energy Insider
March 24, 2017
Daily Energy Insider
March 24, 2017
Will Latest Indictment Give New Life to Ethics Reform in Albany? Don’t Bet On It
Gotham Gazette
March 24, 2017
Gotham Gazette
March 24, 2017
Since State of the State, Cuomo Silent on Ethics Reform
Gotham Gazette
March 17, 2017
Gotham Gazette
March 17, 2017
Op-Ed: Freedom of Information Law Needs Strengthening
The Buffalo News
March 16, 2017
The Buffalo News
March 16, 2017
Legislature Is Largely Exempt From FOIL
Times Union
March 16, 2017
Times Union
March 16, 2017
Secretive Government Nonprofits May Have to Open Books Under Proposal
Times Union
March 16, 2017
Times Union
March 16, 2017
Cuomo Makes First Comments on Firing of Nemesis Bharara
New York Post
March 14, 2017
New York Post
March 14, 2017
A Solar Bet to Recharge Buffalo
CityLab
March 13, 2017
CityLab
March 13, 2017
Will Albany Take Steps to Clean Itself Up?
Poughkeepsie Journal
March 10, 2017
Poughkeepsie Journal
March 10, 2017
Better Oversight Option: Cuomo’s Bureaucracy Need Not Expand to Fight Corruption
The Daily News Online
March 8, 2017
The Daily News Online
March 8, 2017
NYC Woos Data Newbies With New Open Data Portal Home Page
Government Tech
March 7, 2017
Government Tech
March 7, 2017
Cuomo Contradicts Bharara on Prosecutors & Government Oversight
Gotham Gazette
March 6, 2017
Gotham Gazette
March 6, 2017
Legal Bills for SUNY Poly Affiliates Still a Secret
Politico New York
March 3, 2017
Politico New York
March 3, 2017
Reformers Criticize Governor’s Comments on Administration Corruption
WBFO
March 2, 2017
WBFO
March 2, 2017
Goo-Goos: Prosecutors Aren’t Enough
NY State of Politics
March 2, 2017
NY State of Politics
March 2, 2017
Measuring Uber Traffic Would Be Impossible Under Cuomo’s Ride-Hailing Bill
StreetsBlog NYC
February 28, 2017
StreetsBlog NYC
February 28, 2017
Watchdogs Want Probe of Democratic Leader’s Lobbying Job
New York Post
February 24, 2017
New York Post
February 24, 2017
Reform Groups Call on Wright to Drop Dual Role
Times Union
February 24, 2017
Times Union
February 24, 2017
Goo-Goos Want Review Of Wright’s Lobbying
NY State of Politics
February 24, 2017
NY State of Politics
February 24, 2017
Buff State’s Deal With Greenleaf Raises Red Flags
Investigative Post
February 21, 2017
Investigative Post
February 21, 2017
Renewed Push for ‘Performance Budgeting’ Through Mayor’s Management Report
Gotham Gazette
February 13, 2017
Gotham Gazette
February 13, 2017
De Blasio to Have Donors Pay Legal Fees for his Corruption Probe
Washington Free Beacon
February 13, 2017
Washington Free Beacon
February 13, 2017
Ethics Experts Howl Over de Blasio’s Debt Fund
New York Post
February 13, 2017
New York Post
February 13, 2017
Tourism App Promoted by Controversial Highway Signs Downloaded Over 100K Times
Politico New York
February 3, 2017
Politico New York
February 3, 2017
Legislators Sour on Cuomo’s Economic Development Programs
Politico New York
February 2, 2017
Politico New York
February 2, 2017
Cuomo’s Economic Development Chair Grilled in Budget Hearing
WXXI News
February 1, 2017
WXXI News
February 1, 2017
Open Data Compliance the Focus at Oversight Hearing
Gotham Gazette
January 25, 2017
Gotham Gazette
January 25, 2017
Some Formerly State Work Goes to Colorado Technicians
Times Union
January 10, 2017
Times Union
January 10, 2017
Editorial: Manhattan Democrats Let Their Chief be a Lobbyist, Too?
New York Post
January 8, 2017
New York Post
January 8, 2017
Critics Say Party Head Joining Lobbying Firm ‘Worst of Albany Culture’
New York Post
January 5, 2017
New York Post
January 5, 2017
Sen. Griffo, John Kaehny, Ron Deutsch and Karen Scharff, Larna Hill
Capitol Pressroom / WCNY
January 3, 2017
Capitol Pressroom / WCNY
January 3, 2017
Cuomo Once Flew Robert De Niro in a State Police Helicopter
New York Post
December 29, 2016
New York Post
December 29, 2016
De Blasio Hits Awkward Note With Broadway-Style Video Promoting His 2016 Achievements
NY Daily News
December 28, 2016
NY Daily News
December 28, 2016
How Cuomo’s Signature Economic Growth Project Fell Apart in Utica
The New York Times
December 27, 2016
The New York Times
December 27, 2016
Previous DiNapoli Audit Praised Fuller Road as Ethical
Times Union
December 26, 2016
Times Union
December 26, 2016
New York Slow to Embrace Approach That Streamlines Building Projects
SAT Press Release
December 26, 2016
SAT Press Release
December 26, 2016
New York Slow to Embrace Approach That Streamlines Building Projects
The New York Times
December 25, 2016
The New York Times
December 25, 2016
Slick City Hall Videos Touting Mayor de Blasio’s Agenda Strike Some as Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Ads
Daily News
December 24, 2016
Daily News
December 24, 2016
Cuomo’s Proposal for an Executive-Branch Prosecutor Is Called a ‘Scheme’
The New York Times
December 22, 2016
The New York Times
December 22, 2016
City Council Passes Legislation to End Political Nonprofit ‘Loophole’
DNA Info
December 16, 2016
DNA Info
December 16, 2016
Watchdogs Express Unhappiness with De Blasio’s Fundraising
NY Daily News
December 10, 2016
NY Daily News
December 10, 2016
Andrew Cuomo’s Ethics Reforms for Legislature Appear Stalled
Newsday
December 10, 2016
Newsday
December 10, 2016
Reinvent Albany: NYPD Needs to Open Up Its Traffic Summons Data
Streetsblog
December 6, 2016
Streetsblog
December 6, 2016
New Law Helps Expedite FOIL Requests
WBTA
November 30, 2016
WBTA
November 30, 2016
Voter Enrollment Shifts Over Past Decade
Post Star
November 30, 2016
Post Star
November 30, 2016
Communities Seek Water Infrastructure Investment
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
November 23, 2016
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
November 23, 2016
City Council Hears Legislative Package on Conflict of Interest and Campaign Finance
Gotham Gazette
November 22, 2016
Gotham Gazette
November 22, 2016
Transparency Group Calls New NYPD Complaints Data Release Bonanza for Researchers
Politico New York
November 18, 2016
Politico New York
November 18, 2016
Cuomo Pledges Ethics Tweaks as Former Close Allies Face Corruption Charges
Gotham Gazette
November 17, 2016
Gotham Gazette
November 17, 2016
Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, Jim Heaney, Ron Deutsch and John Kaehny
Capitol Pressroom / WCNY
November 17, 2016
Capitol Pressroom / WCNY
November 17, 2016
Cuomo Rolls Out Lengthy List of Anti-Corruption Plans
Times Union
November 16, 2016
Times Union
November 16, 2016
Second Buffalo Billion Deal Benefits Ciminelli
Investigative Post
November 15, 2016
Investigative Post
November 15, 2016
Advocates Prod Cuomo to Address Bid-Rigging Scandal
Daily Freeman
November 15, 2016
Daily Freeman
November 15, 2016
Reform Groups Renew Call for ‘Clean Contracting’
Times Union
November 15, 2016
Times Union
November 15, 2016
Cuomo Acts to Reduce Conflicts of Interest in State Contracts
Buffalo News
November 11, 2016
Buffalo News
November 11, 2016
Tainted Contract Nets LPCiminelli $20 Million
Investigative Post
November 9, 2016
Investigative Post
November 9, 2016
New York City Issues First Report Under New Tax Rules
Bloomberg BNA
November 3, 2016
Bloomberg BNA
November 3, 2016
Cuomo Extends Reform for Others
WXXI News
October 28, 2016
WXXI News
October 28, 2016
Auditors Still Haven’t Finished Review of DeBlasio’s 2013 Campaign
New York Post
October 27, 2016
New York Post
October 27, 2016
Sen. Liz Krueger, Rich Honen, League of Women Voters, John Kaehny
Capitol Pressroom, WCNY
October 26, 2016
Capitol Pressroom, WCNY
October 26, 2016
Meet the Man Who Saved Fantasy Sports in New York
New York Post
October 20, 2016
New York Post
October 20, 2016
SUNY Says Bidding Scandal, PR Expert’s Hire Aren’t Related
The Daily Star
October 24, 2016
The Daily Star
October 24, 2016
Sweeping Law Secretly Combats Zombie Homes
Business Journal
October 20, 2016
Business Journal
October 20, 2016
Calls for More Scrutiny of New York State Building Contracts
Newsday
October 18, 2016
Newsday
October 18, 2016
DiNapoli, Seeking Restored Power, Points Finger at Only the System
Gotham Gazette
October 17, 2016
Gotham Gazette
October 17, 2016
Reformers Urge Legislature to Hold Oversight Hearings on Corruption
North Country Public Radio
October 14, 2016
North Country Public Radio
October 14, 2016
DiNapoli: Phase Out Economic Development Non-Profits
Times Union
October 14, 2016
Times Union
October 14, 2016
Reformers Call for Legislative Hearings on Corruption
WBFO
October 14, 2016
WBFO
October 14, 2016
Renewed Calls for System-Wide Changes as Bid-Rigging Accusations Loom
TWC News
October 14, 2016
TWC News
October 14, 2016
Cuomo Admin Says There’s a Need to Examine Procurement
NY State of Politics
October 14, 2016
NY State of Politics
October 14, 2016
Reform Groups Call for Contracting Overhaul
Albany Times Union
October 13, 2016
Albany Times Union
October 13, 2016
Ethics Reform Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Address Latest Corruption Scandal
TWC News/Capital Tonight
October 13, 2016
TWC News/Capital Tonight
October 13, 2016
Lobbying Cuomo: How to Get the Governor on Your Side
Gotham Gazette
October 12, 2016
Gotham Gazette
October 12, 2016
Capitol Pressroom
WCNY
October 5, 2016
WCNY
October 5, 2016
Cuomo Administration Scandal Goes Deeper Than SUNY, Reformers Say
North Country Public Radio
October 4, 2016
North Country Public Radio
October 4, 2016
After Charges, Renewed Calls for Reform
Albany Times Union
October 3, 2016
Albany Times Union
October 3, 2016
SUNY Not Wholly to Blame for Cuomo Adm. Scandal, say Reformers
WXXI News
October 3, 2016
WXXI News
October 3, 2016
Buffalo Billion Project Full of Procedural Problems: Investigator
New York Post
October 3, 2016
New York Post
October 3, 2016
Groups Call for Changes to State’s Procurement Process
Politico New York
September 30, 2016
Politico New York
September 30, 2016
Loopholes Allow Corruption to Flourish in NY
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
September 29, 2016
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
September 29, 2016
Scandal Brings New Calls for State Oversight of SUNY Spending
Albany Times Union
September 27, 2016
Albany Times Union
September 27, 2016
NY’s Economic Money Lacks Oversight, Group Says
Politics on the Hudson/Gannett NY
September 26, 2016
Politics on the Hudson/Gannett NY
September 26, 2016
Cuomo Aide Used Personal Email to Hide Shady Deals: Feds
New York Post
September 24, 2016
New York Post
September 24, 2016
Federal Corruption Charges Confirm Systemic Flaws in State Economic Development System
Gotham Gazette
September 23, 2016
Gotham Gazette
September 23, 2016
Behind The Buffalo Billion: Kaloyeros Suspended Without Pay
WAMC
September 23, 2016
WAMC
September 23, 2016
Praise, and Recommendations, for City’s Open Data Progress
Gotham Gazette
September 22, 2016
Gotham Gazette
September 22, 2016
More Dubious Buffalo Billion Dealings
Investigative Post
September 22, 2016
Investigative Post
September 22, 2016
SUNY Poly Plays by the Rules — or, Guidelines
Investigative Post
September 19, 2016
Investigative Post
September 19, 2016
Loose Reins on Real Estate
Times Union
September 17, 2016
Times Union
September 17, 2016
Cuomo Seeks to Undermine Comptroller’s Check on His Power
Gotham Gazette
August 18, 2016
Gotham Gazette
August 18, 2016
Our View: Creating ‘Database of Deals’ Would be a Window for Public
Utica Observer-Dispatch
August 10, 2016
Utica Observer-Dispatch
August 10, 2016
NY Good Government Groups Call for Business Subsidy Database
The Associated Press
August 4, 2016
The Associated Press
August 4, 2016
Zemsky Defends Start-Up NY Before Assembly Panel
Buffalo News
August 4, 2016
Buffalo News
August 4, 2016
Transparency Need for Business Subsidies
TWC News
August 3, 2016
TWC News
August 3, 2016
Economic Development Efforts Heavily Questioned, Fiercely Defended
Times Union
August 3, 2016
Times Union
August 3, 2016
Lawmakers Will Examine START-UP, Other Economic Development Efforts
Times Union
August 2, 2016
Times Union
August 2, 2016
A Year After a Policy Update, NYC Grapples with ‘the Next Level’ of Open Data
StateScoop
July 28, 2016
StateScoop
July 28, 2016
Assembly to Begin Implementation of Technology-Based Reforms
Gotham Gazette
July 7, 2016
Gotham Gazette
July 7, 2016
Reinvent Albany Praises State Open Data Guidelines
Politico New York
July 5, 2016
Politico New York
July 5, 2016
Report: Panepinto Missed 503 Votes
WGRZ.com
June 29, 2016
WGRZ.com
June 29, 2016
Editorial: State Job Numbers a Concern
Niagara Gazette
June 25, 2016
Niagara Gazette
June 25, 2016
Cuomo Appears to Give Up on Legislature Closing LLC Loophole
Gotham Gazette
June 22, 2016
Gotham Gazette
June 22, 2016
Nearly Two Months On, Buffalo Billion Investigator’s Contract Remains a Mystery
Gotham Gazette
June 22, 2016
Gotham Gazette
June 22, 2016
Ethics Reform, Local School Control Were the Losers in the Mixed Bag of Albany’s 11th Hour Deals
Time Warner Cable NY1
June 20, 2016
Time Warner Cable NY1
June 20, 2016
Ethics Deal Gets Tepid Response
The Legislative Gazette
June 20, 2016
The Legislative Gazette
June 20, 2016
Watchdogs: Extend Session Until Real Ethics Reform is Passed
The Legislative Gazette
June 14, 2016
The Legislative Gazette
June 14, 2016
Watchdogs Rip NY Lawmakers Over Failure to Pass Ethics Reforms
Syracuse Post-Standard
June 14, 2016
Syracuse Post-Standard
June 14, 2016
Brewer Cites Deed Restriction Controversies in Open Data Discussion
Politico New York
June 12, 2016
Politico New York
June 12, 2016
Cuomo Nominates MTA Board Member with Potential Conflicts
WNYC
June 10, 2016
WNYC
June 10, 2016
Behind the Buffalo Billion: Kaloyeros No Longer at Center of Decision-Making
Innovation Trail
June 9, 2016
Innovation Trail
June 9, 2016
Capitol Pressroom
WCNY
June 9, 2016
WCNY
June 9, 2016
Cuomo Launches End-of-Session Addition to Stagnant Ethics Agenda
Gotham Gazette
June 9, 2016
Gotham Gazette
June 9, 2016
Amid Probes, SUNY Poly CEO Out of Cuomo’s Inner Circle
WSHU
June 8, 2016
WSHU
June 8, 2016
Cuomo’s Flawed Model, Part 2
Investigative Post
June 8, 2016
Investigative Post
June 8, 2016
Cuomo Model No Game Changer
Investigative Post
June 7, 2016
Investigative Post
June 7, 2016
Behind the Buffalo Billion: Steep Price for Jobs Created
WSKG News
June 7, 2016
WSKG News
June 7, 2016
For Review, Cuomo Chooses Outside Agent Over Existing State Investigators
Gotham Gazette
June 6, 2016
Gotham Gazette
June 6, 2016
Questions Remain About Cuomo’s Special Prosecutor
North Country Public Radio
June 2, 2016
North Country Public Radio
June 2, 2016
Questions Remain About Cuomo’s Special Prosecutor
WXXI News
June 1, 2016
WXXI News
June 1, 2016
Role of Cuomo’s ‘Independent Investigator’ Remains Unclear
Gotham Gazette
May 27, 2016
Gotham Gazette
May 27, 2016
De Blasio Insists his Latest Scheme is ‘Appropriate”
The New York Post
May 27, 2016
The New York Post
May 27, 2016
$1 Billion Went to Buffalo. Cuomo Donors Benefited.
The New York Times
May 24, 2016
The New York Times
May 24, 2016
Cuomo Email-Deletion Policy Could Hinder Federal Probe into Former Top Aide Joseph Percoco
New York Daily News
May 23, 2016
New York Daily News
May 23, 2016
Hopes Fade for Ethics Reform in New York State
Saratogian News
May 21, 2016
Saratogian News
May 21, 2016
Albany Lacks the Will to be Cleaned Up
The Buffalo News
May 18, 2016
The Buffalo News
May 18, 2016
Cuomo on SUNY Poly CEO Kaloyeros, Buffalo Billion: ‘We Don’t Have the Facts’
Albany Business Review
May 18, 2016
Albany Business Review
May 18, 2016
Approval for Solar Funding Pushed Back a Week
Albany Times Union
May 17, 2016
Albany Times Union
May 17, 2016
Cuomo’s ‘Buffalo Billion’ Project at Center of Corruption Probe
CBS New York
May 16, 2016
CBS New York
May 16, 2016
The Fourth Urban Revolution
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 15, 2016
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 15, 2016
Buffalo Billion Probe: Bad Apples or Broken System?
Gotham Gazette
May 13, 2016
Gotham Gazette
May 13, 2016
NYC Lawmaker Presses City to Create Centralized Online Permit Portal
StateScoop
May 12, 2016
StateScoop
May 12, 2016
Despite Controversy, De Blasio’s Political Nonprofits Faced Little Government Scrutiny
City & State
May 9, 2016
City & State
May 9, 2016
Power and Pay: Cuomo Probe Highlights ‘Conflicts of Interest’
Poughkeepsie Journal
May 8, 2016
Poughkeepsie Journal
May 8, 2016
More Dubious Buffalo Billion Dealings
Investigative Post
May 5, 2016
Investigative Post
May 5, 2016
Former Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver to be Sentenced Today
Syracuse.com
May 3, 2016
Syracuse.com
May 3, 2016
City Council Mulls Over Tighter Campaign Finance Laws as Scandals Loom Over Mayor de Blasio
New York Daily News
May 2, 2016
New York Daily News
May 2, 2016
Outsourcing State IT Jobs Rankles PEF Members, Raises Questions by Watchdogs
Albany Times Union
May 2, 2016
Albany Times Union
May 2, 2016
Vance Has Ties to Several in De Blasio Probe
Gotham Gazette
April 30, 2016
Gotham Gazette
April 30, 2016
Mayor’s Allies Subpoenaed in Campaign Cash Probe
News12 Brooklyn
April 28, 2016
News12 Brooklyn
April 28, 2016
Conflict of Interest, Leaked Memo Cloud De Blasio Accusations
Gotham Gazette
April 28, 2016
Gotham Gazette
April 28, 2016
Op-Ed: 3 Ways the City Should Clean its House so it Doesn’t Become as Corrupt as Albany
New York Daily News
April 27, 2016
New York Daily News
April 27, 2016
Veteran Democratic Senator Heading to the Cuomo Administration
Albany Times Union
April 22, 2016
Albany Times Union
April 22, 2016
Cuomo Appointee to Ethics Panel Steps Down After New Chief is Named
New York Post
April 13, 2016
New York Post
April 13, 2016
Despite Outcry, Discretionary Funds Grow in State Budget
Capital New York
April 4, 2016
Capital New York
April 4, 2016
N.Y. State, GE Trade Emails Over Jobs Aid Questions
Albany Times Union
April 4, 2016
Albany Times Union
April 4, 2016
Everyone Agrees Albany Needs Ethics Reform, Except the People Who Matter Most
Gotham Gazette
April 1, 2016
Gotham Gazette
April 1, 2016
For State Budget, Leaders Choose ‘On Time’ Over Open
Gotham Gazette
March 31, 2016
Gotham Gazette
March 31, 2016
Oft-Criticized Ethics Watchdog Names Cuomo Aide as Executive Director
Gotham Gazette
March 23, 2016
Gotham Gazette
March 23, 2016
Cuomo’s Public Schedules Offer Little Information
Gotham Gazette
March 22, 2016
Gotham Gazette
March 22, 2016
City Desk: Letting the Sun Shine In
Niagara Gazette
March 21, 2016
Niagara Gazette
March 21, 2016
Assembly Announces Internal Reform Plan to Mixed Reviews
Gotham Gazette
March 18, 2016
Gotham Gazette
March 18, 2016
Editorial: Make Transparency a Priority
Utica Observer-Dispatch
March 17, 2016
Utica Observer-Dispatch
March 17, 2016
Editorial: New York Voters Want Ethics Reform
The River Reporter
March 16, 2016
The River Reporter
March 16, 2016
Gov. Cuomo Leaves No Email Trail
Politics on the Hudson / Gannett NY
March 14, 2016
Politics on the Hudson / Gannett NY
March 14, 2016
Heastie Outlines Assembly Ethics Plan
Gotham Gazette
March 11, 2016
Gotham Gazette
March 11, 2016
Despite Ethics Report, Wozniak Says She’ll Run for Re-Election
WGRZ.com
March 10, 2016
WGRZ.com
March 10, 2016
Now You Can See Everywhere Girls, Broad City and All Your Other NYC Shows Have Shot
Bedford+Bowery
February 26, 2016
Bedford+Bowery
February 26, 2016
City to Publish Film Permit Information on Open Data Portal
Politico New York
February 25, 2016
Politico New York
February 25, 2016
Administration, Advocates Raise Concerns About Privacy Legislation
Politico New York
February 1, 2016
Politico New York
February 1, 2016
AG Schneiderman Announces Launch of Newly Designed New York Open Government Website
Long Island Exchange
January 21, 2016
Long Island Exchange
January 21, 2016
Assembly Democrats Reject Republican Rules Changes, Promise Own Proposals Soon
Gotham Gazette
January 13, 2016
Gotham Gazette
January 13, 2016
Groups Praise Port Authority for Machine-Readable Budget Publication
Politico New York
January 11, 2016
Politico New York
January 11, 2016
NYPD Releases Internet Database That Gives Details About all Major New York City Crimes
New York Daily News
December 30, 2015
New York Daily News
December 30, 2015
State Ethics Commissioners Took $227k in Contributions from Glenwood Management
The Real Deal
December 29, 2015
The Real Deal
December 29, 2015
Editorial: Vetoing Common Sense: Cuomo Rejects Bills to Enhance Freedom of Information
Watertown Daily News
December 20, 2015
Watertown Daily News
December 20, 2015
Albany Pro: Cuomo’s Reform Huddle; Regents Moratorium Questioned (Privately)
Politico New York
December 17, 2015
Politico New York
December 17, 2015
Vetoing FOIL Bills, Cuomo Points Finger at Legislature, Issues Executive Order
Gotham Gazette
December 13, 2015
Gotham Gazette
December 13, 2015
Vetoing FOIL Bills, Cuomo Points Finger at Legislature, Issues Executive Order
Gotham Gazette
December 13, 2015
Gotham Gazette
December 13, 2015
Cuomo Vetoes Bills for Transparency, Wine Shipping and CUNY, SUNY Funding
Politico New York
December 12, 2015
Politico New York
December 12, 2015
Cuomo Urged to Sign Executive Transparency Bills Before Looming Deadline
Gotham Gazette
December 8, 2015
Gotham Gazette
December 8, 2015
Filing, Tracking City & State Campaign Finance Data Will Become Easier
Gotham Gazette
November 21, 2015
Gotham Gazette
November 21, 2015
Watchdog Groups Say Silver, Skelos Trials Give State a Low “Honest and Integrity” Rating
The Saratogian
November 14, 2015
The Saratogian
November 14, 2015
“If Not Now, I’m Not Sure When” Groups Push for Albany Ethics Reform
Observer News
November 11, 2015
Observer News
November 11, 2015
Good-Government Groups on Special Session for Ethics: If Not Now, When?
Albany Times Union
November 11, 2015
Albany Times Union
November 11, 2015
Left-leaning Watchdog Shifting Focus from de Blasio to Cuomo
Crain’s New York Business
October 27, 2015
Crain’s New York Business
October 27, 2015
Spurred by Buffalo Billion, Reformers Look to Fix State Business Subsidies
Gotham Gazette
October 19, 2015
Gotham Gazette
October 19, 2015
Cuomo Re-Election Campaign Donors Pay Top Dollar for Exclusive ‘Hamilton’ Performance
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
October 14, 2015
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
October 14, 2015
Cuomo-backed Women’s Agenda Among Unresolved Issues from 2015 Session
Politico New York
October 8, 2015
Politico New York
October 8, 2015
Alain Kaloyeros, Powerful Centerpiece of Buffalo Billion, Could Become Household Name
Gotham Gazette
September 29, 2015
Gotham Gazette
September 29, 2015
In Aftermath of Corruption Scandals, Albany Slow Progress on Transparency
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
August 27, 2015
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
August 27, 2015
De Blasio’s Screening of Public-Record Requests Raises Transparency Concerns
NY Post
August 19, 2015
NY Post
August 19, 2015
New Policy Would Require Any FOIL Request Involving Mayor de Blasio to be Reviewed by his Office First
NY Daily News
August 19, 2015
NY Daily News
August 19, 2015
De Blasio Lawyers Are Screening All FOIL Requests That “Reflect Directly on the Mayor”
Gothamist
August 19, 2015
Gothamist
August 19, 2015
Despite Unprecedented Scandal, Calls for Special Ethics Session Fall on Deaf Ears
Gotham Gazette
July 29, 2015
Gotham Gazette
July 29, 2015
Libous Conviction and What it Means for the Balance of Power in the Senate
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
July 23, 2015
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
July 23, 2015
Banks Takes Baton
The Real Deal
July 1, 2015
The Real Deal
July 1, 2015
Port Authority Reform Bill to Bring Transparency and Accountability is Introduced with Neither
WNYC
June 18, 2015
WNYC
June 18, 2015
Litwin in the Dark
The Real Deal
June 1, 2015
The Real Deal
June 1, 2015
Andrew Cuomo’s Administration Involved in Federal Corruption Probe of Real Estate Industry
International Business Times
June 1, 2015
International Business Times
June 1, 2015
A.G. Schneiderman Proposes Sweeping Legislation to Reform New York State Government
Long Island Exchange
May 27, 2015
Long Island Exchange
May 27, 2015
Cuomo Administration Says It Has Ended Policy of Automatically Deleting Emails Afters 90 Days
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
May 22, 2015
Time Warner Cable NY1 News
May 22, 2015
Cuomo Administration Ends 90-Day Rule on Deleting State Workers’ Email
The New York Times
May 22, 2015
The New York Times
May 22, 2015
Overwhelmingly Passed Again by Assembly, Bill to Close LLC Loophole Appears Iced by Senate
Gotham Gazette
May 13, 2015
Gotham Gazette
May 13, 2015
NYC Buildings Show Connection Between Albany Corruption and Real Estate Industry, With Developers Saving Millions on Taxes
NY Daily News
May 9, 2015
NY Daily News
May 9, 2015
Good Government Groups: Don’t Stock Review Panel with ‘Usual Suspects’
NY State of Politics
April 20, 2015
NY State of Politics
April 20, 2015
Comptroller Site Offers Initial Window Into Cloudy World of City Subcontracting
Gotham Gazette
April 7, 2015
Gotham Gazette
April 7, 2015
De Blasio Administration Expands Access to Government Publications Through Unified Online Portal
The City of New York
March 26, 2015
The City of New York
March 26, 2015
Our view: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is making New York one of the least transparent states
Glenns Falls Post Star Editorial
March 7, 2015
Glenns Falls Post Star Editorial
March 7, 2015
Outside Experts, Inside Employees Agree: Cuomo’s Email Purge is Misguided
Gotham Gazette
March 6, 2015
Gotham Gazette
March 6, 2015
Amid Federal Corruption Probe, Andrew Cuomo Administration Purges State Government Emails
International Business Times
February 26, 2015
International Business Times
February 26, 2015
Good Government Groups Cap NY Legislators Outside Income
Politics on the Hudson / Gannett NY
February 23, 2015
Politics on the Hudson / Gannett NY
February 23, 2015
Government Watchdog Groups Urge Lawmakers to Set Strict Limits on Outside Income
Legislative Gazette
February 23, 2015
Legislative Gazette
February 23, 2015
Reform Groups Call for Strict Outside Income Regulations
Capitol Confidential / Albany Times Union
February 23, 2015
Capitol Confidential / Albany Times Union
February 23, 2015
All eyes on Assembly following Sheldon Silver’s resignation as Speaker
The Legislative Gazette
February 2, 2015
The Legislative Gazette
February 2, 2015
Good Government Groups Call for ethics and rules changes as assembly picks new speaker
readMedia
February 2, 2015
readMedia
February 2, 2015