Andrea Bernstein
NY Review of Books
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Corruption with No Consequences, from Bridgegate to Impeachment
The traffic scheme on the George Washington Bridge also had a more general purpose: to telegraph to every other Democratic official in New Jersey that it was better simply to fall in line with Chris Christie’s political wishes than to cross him in any way. This type of behavior is precisely equivalent to the conduct for which President Trump was put on trial. It now appears that both abuses of… → Read More
Michael Cohen and the Mysterious Shell Company
The curious case of Essential Consultants and how it ties President Trump's personal lawyer to Russian oligarchs, a pharmaceutical company, and a porn star. → Read More
How Ivanka Trump And Donald Trump, Jr., Avoided a Criminal Indictment
New York prosecutors were preparing a case. Then the D.A. overruled his staff after a visit from President Trump’s personal lawyer, Marc Kasowitz. → Read More
Bridgegate Lives!
The blood sport political culture that spawned the traffic scandal has managed to worm its way into the Trump administration. → Read More
Kushner Family's Jersey City Project Set to Lose $6.5 Million Annual Tax Credit
Already under financial pressure, a Kushner Companies project loses its anchor tenant and an accompanying lucrative tax credit. → Read More
Kushner Project, Pitched in China, Gets in Trouble Back Home
Jared Kushner's sister pitched an investment project by playing up her relationship to her brother, President Trump's son-in-law. Now Jersey officials say they may pull support. → Read More
Prison For Bridgegate Conspirators: 2 Years for Baroni, 18 Months for Kelly
Two former Chris Christie allies are headed to prison for their roles in the notorious traffic-related political retaliation scheme. → Read More
Paul Manafort's Puzzling New York Real Estate Purchases
Real estate and law enforcement experts say some of Trump's former campaign manager's transactions in New York City fit a pattern used in money laundering. → Read More
Democratic Campaigns Vow to Make It Brooklyn v. Brooklyn
With only one primary to go before New York's, the Democrats begin chest-puffing. → Read More
In New York, Older Voters and Younger Voters Agree. Kind Of.
A 50-year generation gap: total agreement on the issues, but not the candidates. → Read More
Despite Losses, Sanders Camp Vows To Make It Brooklyn v. Brooklyn
A big night for Hillary. But Team Bernie vows to bring fight to New York. → Read More
Five Takeaways From the Ohio Primary
Ohio has long played a decisive role in general elections. Now its primary could determine the course of the race. → Read More
Michael Bloomberg Will Not Run for President
The former New York City mayor said he couldn't win a three-way race — and wouldn't risk a Trump or Cruz presidency. → Read More
Clinton Returns to New York with Open Arms for Blue Collar Workers
Clinton's post Super Tuesday Message: I love working people! → Read More
Super Tuesday Pushes Race Closer to New York-New York Election
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump win 7 out of 12 states. Tuesday's results point to a general election where New York may be strangely relevant. → Read More
Invoking 'Hellfire and Rivers of Boiling Blood,' Sanders Vows to Break Up Banks
In a Manhattan speech, Sanders vowed to break up banks within a year, impose new taxes and fees, and send Wall Street crooks to jail. → Read More
Yes, George Pataki Is Still Running for President
His money pot is tiny, the crowds are practically non-existent, and he can't afford a single ad. But the former Governor of New York soldiers on. → Read More
Hillary Clinton Outlines Immigration Plan
Clinton proposed Monday that people applying to be U.S. citizens should get a break in fees and said complex immigration laws can tear families apart. → Read More
Hillary Clinton's Wall Street Ties Cause Lingering Concern
Even back in 2008, Hillary Clinton was talking about income inequality and the need to regulate Wall Street. But that hasn't stopped voters from questioning her ties to banks. → Read More
Feds Ready to Name Co-Conspirators in Trial of Former Christie Aides
In a reversal, the U.S. Attorney says he'll tell the defense names all those evidence links to the conspiracy. → Read More