Two veteran advocates for the arrested, the incarcerated and the recently released say that from bail reform to parole, Rikers to homeless shelters, the criminal justice system continues to damage people at high cost to taxpayers.
Stewart-Cousins insisted that unity is reality for the Democrats now. She had less to say about whether Gov. Cuomo could have achieved that unity earlier.
New York’s Republicans know the face they want to show to voters in November, while the state’s Democrats are going to spend the next 111 days figuring out who they are.
The two-term mayor of New York’s fifth-largest city talks about the Eric Schneiderman fallout, her record in City Hall, the connection between voting obstacles and public corruption and whether or not she’ll challenge Andrew Cuomo.
Councilmember Joseph Borelli, who represents the southern tip of Staten Island, is one of just three Republicans on 51-member the City Council.
The borough president explained why he defends Mayor de Blasio, how he feels about Albany’s treatment of Brooklyn compared with other boroughs, and what his approach would be if he wins City Hall.
Stanley Fritz, who leads New York City campaigns for Citizen Action, says the Cynthia Nixon race is critical for the Working Families Party and the future of issues like bail reform, reducing wage inequality and strengthening unions.
Susan Lerner of Common Cause says next week’s special elections will reflect some of the deep flaws in the state’s political system. But she feels the momentum for change is growing.
Citywide Council of Presidents chair Danny Barber has sued to get an independent monitor appointed to oversee NYCHA. But as he tells the Max & Murphy podcast, what his organization wants most of all is a voice in the authority’s decision making.
Max & Murphy take their show on the road to hear the Dutchess County executive announce his bid for governor.
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