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Andrew Cuomo

Why nobody has been able to fill the shoes of Joe Percoco

When Joe Percoco was charged with corruption, Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t just lose a political ally he had once referred to as “my father’s third son, who I sometimes think he loved the most.”

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Ruben Diaz Sr.

Abandoned and alone: Skeleton crews staff Albany's vacant seats

There are nearly a dozen vacant seats in the New York state Legislature that will remain empty until Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for special elections to fill those seats. Until then, nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers will remain unrepresented, according to the New York Public Interest Research Group.

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IDC

Jeff Klein challenger Alessandra Biaggi talks policy plans and sexual misconduct allegations

Alessandra Biaggi, granddaughter of former congressman Mario Biaggi and a primary challenger for Sen. Jeff Klein of the Independent Democratic Caucus talks policy plans and sexual misconduct allegations

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IDC

What happens if Jeff Klein resigns?

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Albany

The 4 big takeaways from Cuomo's State of the State

Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his eighth State of the State address today before an audience of prominent New York political figures, including members of the state Legislature and his rival New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.