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David King

  • Communications Director and Chief Public Information Officer, New York State Inspector General
  • Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Albany
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Tonko tries to remain above the fray as Washington burns - The Alt

Tonko tries to remain above the fray as Washington burns - The Alt

Washington is burning. Donald Trump's nascent presidency has turned into a seemingly endless series of scanda…

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In Race to Replace Espaillat, Ramifications for Senate Control, His Power, and More

In Race to Replace Espaillat, Ramifications for Senate Control, His Power, and More

Espaillat, center, & Alcantara, right of center (photo: @Espaillat4NY) Marisol Alcantara, a labor organizer w…

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Cuomo Seeks to Undermine Comptroller's Check on His Power

Cuomo Seeks to Undermine Comptroller's Check on His Power

Cuomo, left, and DiNapoli, middle, in 2012 (photo: The Governor's Office) Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent assertio…

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Trump Could Tip Key Races for State Senate Control

Trump Could Tip Key Races for State Senate Control

photo: @NewYorkGOP New York State Senate Democrats have picked up seats in every presidential year in the pas…

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Cuomo Cabinet Boat Trip Highlights Campaign Finance Law Concerns

Cuomo Cabinet Boat Trip Highlights Campaign Finance Law Concerns

Lt. Gov. Hochul, left, and Gov. Cuomo, right, on the Hudson (@NYGovCuomo) On Monday, the highest ranking memb…

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With Proposal, Advocates Attempt to Jumpstart State Affordable Housing Spending

With Proposal, Advocates Attempt to Jumpstart State Affordable Housing Spending

Advocates outside Gov. Cuomo's office Wednesday (photo via Coalition for the Homeless) Housing advocates have…

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For Cuomo, Passing Ethics Bill was Urgent, Signing It is Not

For Cuomo, Passing Ethics Bill was Urgent, Signing It is Not

Gov. Cuomo during his 2016 State of the State (via The Governor's Office) Governor Andrew Cuomo has yet to re…

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2016 A Far Different Election Year for Independent Democrats

2016 A Far Different Election Year for Independent Democrats

Sen. Jeff Klein (photo: John Nilsen/Governor's Office) The five-member Independent Democratic Conference was …

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Super PAC Begins Flyering Bronx Senate Race

Super PAC Begins Flyering Bronx Senate Race

A super PAC has started to blanket the 33rd Senate District in the Bronx with mailers attacking incumbent Dem…

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Senate Republicans Face Departures with Battle for Control Looming

Senate Republicans Face Departures with Battle for Control Looming

Senate Majority Leader Flanagan, second from right (photo via Facebook) New York State Senate Republicans are…

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Cuomo is Keeping New York from Emulating California, De Blasio Says

Cuomo is Keeping New York from Emulating California, De Blasio Says

De Blasio & Cuomo in 2014 (photo: Rob Bennett, Mayor's Office) Mayor Bill de Blasio has repeatedly voiced his…

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Assembly to Begin Implementation of Technology-Based Reforms

Assembly to Begin Implementation of Technology-Based Reforms

photo via The Governor's Office Earlier this year, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced he would implement…

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Rangel's Replacement Decided, Other Uptown Races Take Shape

Rangel's Replacement Decided, Other Uptown Races Take Shape

Espaillat & co at unity press conference (photo via @EspaillatNY) After 46 years and 23 terms, voters in the …

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Assessing the Aftermath: Top Takeaways for NYC from 2016 Albany Session

Assessing the Aftermath: Top Takeaways for NYC from 2016 Albany Session

De Blasio and Cuomo in 2014; photo via The Governor's Office Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it clear that he f…

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In Extended Session, Lawmakers Vote Through Variety of Bills with Little Public Review

In Extended Session, Lawmakers Vote Through Variety of Bills with Little Public Review

The Capitol Building (photo: Kevin P. Coughlin, Governor's Office) Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders …

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Deals Emerge as Albany Legislative Session Moves Toward Conclusion

Deals Emerge as Albany Legislative Session Moves Toward Conclusion

photo via The Governor's Office After spending most of what was scheduled to be the last day of legislative s…

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With Much Undecided, Last-Minute Frenzy Starts in Albany

With Much Undecided, Last-Minute Frenzy Starts in Albany

Albany leaders (photo: Kevin P. Coughlin, Governor's Office) The pace has picked up dramatically in Albany, w…

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Fate of $2 Billion in State Housing Funds Unclear as Session Nears End

Fate of $2 Billion in State Housing Funds Unclear as Session Nears End

Heastie, Cuomo, Flanagan (l-r) (photo: Kevin P. Coughlin, The Governor's Office) Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the st…

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Espaillat Unveils Plan to Address Child Care Costs

Espaillat Unveils Plan to Address Child Care Costs

Sen. Espaillat (photo: @EspaillatNY) To address the city's escalating affordability crisis, state Sen. Adrian…

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Bronx Council Member Preparing to Again Challenge Incumbent State Senator

Bronx Council Member Preparing to Again Challenge Incumbent State Senator

City Council Member Cabrera (photo: William Alatriste) City Council Member Fernando Cabrera is preparing for …

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Cuomo Launches End-of-Session Addition to Stagnant Ethics Agenda

Cuomo Launches End-of-Session Addition to Stagnant Ethics Agenda

Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday (photo: Kevin P. Coughlin, Governor's Office) Last year, with ten days remaining in l…

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Former Government Informant to Run for Old Assembly Seat

Former Government Informant to Run for Old Assembly Seat

Current Assembly Member Victor Pichardo Former Bronx Assemblymember Nelson Castro wants his seat back. Standi…

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For Review, Cuomo Chooses Outside Agent Over Existing State Investigators

For Review, Cuomo Chooses Outside Agent Over Existing State Investigators

Scheiderman, left, & Cuomo, center (photo via The Governor's Office on Flickr) More than a month after Govern…

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End of Session Menu Previews Next 'Big Ugly' in Albany

End of Session Menu Previews Next 'Big Ugly' in Albany

Heastie, Cuomo, Flanagan June 2015 (photo: Kevin P. Coughlin/Governor's Office) Last week, the Senate came to…

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