President Trump called the city a “ghost town,” and he has often depicted it as a lawless zone, apparently in an effort to appeal to his base. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Politics and Government”
N.Y. Judge Mark Grisanti Pushes Buffalo Police Officer
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The white New York State judge invoked his friendship with the mayor and ties to the police, raising questions about whether his status and race were factors. Source: New York Times
Ray McGuire, Wall Street Executive, Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
Business leaders encouraged Mr. McGuire to seek the Democratic nomination, saying his background would help the city and its economy recover from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
How a Feud Between Cuomo and de Blasio Led to a Chaotic Virus Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2020
The mayor pushed out a plan, only to have the governor override him, causing unnecessary confusion for thousands of business owners and school parents. Source: New York Times
Joseph L. Bruno, Fallen Power in New York Senate, Dies at 91
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2020
As the Republican majority leader for 13 years, he was one of the “three men in a room” who decided things in Albany. Then came corruption charges and, ultimately, vindication. Source: New York Times
WeChat, Wild Rumors and All, Is Their Lifeline. Washington May End That.
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2020
The app has reshaped the experience of Chinese-Americans for the better, but also spreads misinformation and government propaganda. Source: New York Times
100,000 New Absentee Ballots Go Out, but N.Y. Voters Are Wary
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2020
The mishap in absentee ballots in Brooklyn raises questions about the ability of the Board of Elections to handle a pandemic-era presidential election. Source: New York Times
‘We’re at War’: New York City Faces a Financial Abyss
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
The pandemic has crippled tourism, retail and the culture sector. The damage could last years, and layoffs, service cuts and added debt are all on the table. Source: New York Times
Trump Attacked Rochester Protesters. Not All Local Republicans Agree.
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2020
In Western New York, the president’s vilification of Black Lives Matter protests has forced candidates to decide whether to line up behind him. Source: New York Times
Even Paper Bags Will Be Banned From N.J. Supermarkets
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
The bill, which would make the state the first to ban single-use paper bags at supermarkets, would also ban single-use plastic bags in stores and restaurants. Source: New York Times
N.J. Will Borrow $4.5 Billion as Pandemic Pain Hits States
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2020
It is one of the first states to take on debt to plug a budget hole created by the impact of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Deal Reached in N.J. for ‘Millionaires Tax’ to Address Fiscal Crisis
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2020
Gov. Philip Murphy said the tax would help make up shortfalls caused by the pandemic, but Republicans warned it would lead to an exodus of wealthy residents. Source: New York Times
NYC Mayor to Furlough 495 Staff Members for a Week, Including Himself
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2020
The symbolic move, which would yield $860,000 in anticipated savings, could be a precursor to similar maneuvers to slash the budget. Source: New York Times
Inside the Clash Between Powerful Business Leaders and N.Y.C.’s Mayor
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2020
The tensions burst into the open when 163 executives joined to criticize Bill de Blasio’s leadership. Others think their portrait of the city is overly bleak. Source: New York Times
In Steve Bannon Border Wall Case, Prosecutors Have ‘Voluminous’ Emails
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2020
The documents were seized in a case against the president’s former aide, who is accused along with three others of a fraudulent scheme to build a border wall, prosecutors said. Source: New York Times