Redemption or Repeat? Corruption, Morality, and Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Comeback

Redemption or Repeat? Corruption, Morality, and Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Comeback

By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Hans Pennink / Shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to reenter New York politics by running for mayor in 2025 has sparked intense scrutiny. His campaign unfolds amid lingering questions around corruption, moral breaches, and public trust. This article analyzes the complexity of Cuomo’s ethical baggage—what it reveals, and whether […]

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The Department of Investigation recommended in November that Michael Ryan resign, but months later, he’s still there. A behind-the-scenes Department of Investigation probe documented evidence that the white male director of the city’s election board routinely made racially insensitive and sexually suggestive remarks […]