Conor Skelding
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New York, NY, United States
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NYCHA turf war opens a new front in the Cuomo-de Blasio conflict
At the center of the dust-up is the question of whether the governor should intervene and declare a state of emergency at the troubled city authority. → Read More
Internal fight breaks out among Council members over NYCHA oversight
One member accused the other of a "breach of trust." → Read More
Council ethics committee assigns King 'sensitivity training'
The committee said allegations of "unwelcome attention" had been substantiated. → Read More
Council staffer alleged that King 'paid unwelcome attention' to her, ethics committee says
The ethics committee will investigate further. → Read More
Advocates say suicide symptomatic of pressure facing livery drivers
Douglas Schifter said he hoped his suicide would bring 'attention to the plight of the drivers.' → Read More
On MTA station enhancements, Johnson takes the mayor's side
Johnson also reiterated his support for congestion pricing and a greater city contribution to the MTA budget, positions that differ from the mayor's. → Read More
Mayor: Storm, even without a 'gaudy number of inches,' is serious
Low temperatures will exacerbate conditions in the coming days. → Read More
On election as speaker, Johnson signals distance from mayor
The new speaker indicated a willingness to override vetoes and hold agencies more accountable. → Read More
After outcry, speaker candidates back away from third-term bill
An idea backed by the candidates two weeks ago has lost significant support → Read More
De Blasio says he'll get into speaker's race 'in the final analysis'
The mayor helped broker the last race four years ago. → Read More
DOI: NYCHA submitted 'false documentation' to feds about lead paint inspections
Senior staff were made aware of the problem but still submitted certifications, DOI reported. → Read More
De Blasio avoids group of protesters at his polling site
'It’s just a sign that he’s running from everyday New Yorkers,' said Darren Mack, a member of the protest group Close Rikers. → Read More
The fight for Borough Park is among this election year's nastiest
Two factions of the Orthodox Jewish community are engaged in a bitter campaign feud. → Read More
After truck attack, City Council members repeat call for more bollards
The vertical cylinders are designed to protect public facilities from vehicles → Read More
Council members could push Right to Know, over objections from de Blasio
The measure could have enough votes to override a veto. → Read More
De Blasio deputy mayor says blaming predecessor is 'not productive'
First Deputy Mayor Tony Shorris said many Bloomberg officials were 'very talented.' → Read More
Cumbo wins decisively in Crown Heights despite contentious development proposal
The race between Laurie Cumbo and Ede Fox was considered one of the most competitive in the city. → Read More
Cuomo takes an interest in City Council primaries
Cuomo has endorsed four candidates in Queens, his home borough, one candidate in the Bronx, and two in Manhattan. → Read More
Council members with most absences in FY 2017
Andy King, Annabel Palma, Darlene Mealy and Julissa Ferreras-Copeland and Ruben Wills missed more than 25 percent of their required meetings. → Read More
Elected, union officials ask ICE to release Long Island man facing deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should release Eber Vasquez, an Elmont, Long Island resident facing deportation, elected officials and labor leaders said Tuesday. → Read More