ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York state Democratic Party has launched an advertising attack on the new federal tax law. The new campaign announced Monday comes at the direction of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has said he'll urge Congress to repeal the law. The new tax code enacted by Washington Republicans caps at $10,000 a deduction for state and local taxes. That deduction is especially popular in high-tax states such as New York, where Cuomo says many taxpayers face big tax increases. The television and online ad campaign is intended to launch a public effort to scrap the law. Cuomo says the federal changes may force the state to restructure its own taxes to reduce the effect of the increases. He's also vowed to challenge the new tax code in court. … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Andrew Cuomo, New York Democratic Party launches ad attack on GOP tax law
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CBS News Logo Closing arguments to begin in bribery trial of former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Closing arguments are scheduled to begin Tuesday in the bribery trial of a former top aide to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Defense lawyers presented witnesses over three days to refute a month of evidence from prosecutors aimed at convincing jurors in Manhattan federal court that Joseph Percoco accepted more than $300,000 in bribes from three businessmen to treat them favorably. Lawyers for the 48-year-old Percoco and the businessmen have maintained that they acted legally and appropriately. On Monday, all four defendants confirmed to Judge Valerie Caproni that they had decided not to testify. Closing arguments likely will focus on the credibility of Todd Howe, a lobbyist who was arrested after admitting he had violated his cooperation agreement with the government. That admission, elicited by a defense lawyer, came after Howe, 57, spent days describing how he conspired with Percoco and the businessmen to create a lucrative relationship for everyone. Howe said he hired Percoco in the … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Closing arguments to begin in bribery trial of former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Enter stage left: Cynthia Nixon has a lot to prove in her primary challenge of Andrew Cuomo
Actor Cynthia Nixon, channeling Bernie Sanders and her close ally Bill de Blasio, is leaping into the political fray to challenge the man she portrays as big, bad, barely liberal Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. Competition is healthy; coronations are for monarchies, not democracies. And Cuomo can be a real piece of work. But let’s not get carried away. Nixon’s campaign launch script savages Cuomo for “choices usually made by Republicans,” including “starving the state and its cities of the most basic services” through “inhumane” budgets “passed on the backs of our children, our working and middle class, and our elderly.” Funny; somehow, the state budget has managed to grow to $ 164 billion, from $ 135 billion eight years ago. Somehow New York’s schools spend more per pupil than any other state’s. Yes, the state’s budget has risen more modestly than the city’s … [Read more...] about Enter stage left: Cynthia Nixon has a lot to prove in her primary challenge of Andrew Cuomo
‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon to challenge Andrew Cuomo in race for NY governor
close Video Actress Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governorship Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon took to Twitter to announce her plan to run for New York governor. The actress will challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in September. Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon announced Monday she's throwing her hat in the ring for New York governor, taking on the powerful Democrat Andrew Cuomo. It sets up an intriguing September Democratic primary race pitting an actor and liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions. "We want our government to work again. On health care, ending massive incarceration, fixing our broken subway," Nixon said in a video announcing her candidacy. "We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us." I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: https://t.co/9DwsxWW8xX … [Read more...] about ‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon to challenge Andrew Cuomo in race for NY governor
Cynthia Nixon might run for New York governor against Andrew Cuomo
Cynthia Nixon is reportedly considering running for governor of New York. The "Sex and the City" actress and education activist has been meeting with two Democratic political operatives and might be looking to challenge Governor Andrew Cuomo in this year's gubernatorial election, reports the New York Times. Though Nixon's rep did not comment on the conversation the actress had with political advisors Rebecca Katz and Bill Hyer, she did say that Nixon will "continue to explore" running for office, pointing out that "many concerned New Yorkers" have encouraged the run. "If and when such a decision is made, Cynthia will be sure to make her plans public," her publicist told The Times. Rumors of Nixon's interest in running for office have swirled for a year. Katz and Hyers used to advise Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is frequently at odds with Cuomo. Nixon has also been critical of Cuomo. If Nixon were elected governor, she would be the state's first female governor and the … [Read more...] about Cynthia Nixon might run for New York governor against Andrew Cuomo