Headline of the Day: “Is this the part where Andrew Cuomo really tackles public corruption?”

The New York Times‘ Michael Powell also looked at Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s anti-corruption efforts: “In fairness, none of this is easy for the governor. Mention ethics reform, and Dean G. Skelos, the Republican leader in the State Senate, and Sheldon Silver, the Democratic Assembly leader, pace about like suspicious cats with wrinkled noses. And the governor sounds a bit plaintive of late.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “The Anthony Weiner-Mark Sanford comeback playbook.”

New York Magazine profiled Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s “Albany Machiavelli” leadership style. Here’s one part: “‘You think they’ve got Felder?’ Cuomo said, according to Senate Republicans. ‘I have the rabbis who Felder reports to! You think you have Klein? I’ll get Klein to be a Democrat again! You are in power only so long as you can move progressive measures.’ (Cuomo denies making the remarks.)” Read More

Headline of the Day: “Halloran Ignores Scandal, Announces Plans To Dole Out Funding He No Longer Controls.”

Council Speaker Christine Quinn‘s mayoral campaign attempted to pressure NY1 and other stations to take down an attack ad, but instead they simply gave the stations the opportunity to replay the commercial again and again. “The NYC is Not for Sale spot will continue to air as ordered unless we arrive at a decision to act otherwise,” Time Warner Cable’s lawyer wrote back to Ms. Quinn’s campaign. “We will contact you immediately once a decision is rendered.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “The Times Won’t Let Lhota Have His Best Soundbite”

District leader Jenifer Rajkumar kicked off her campaign against Councilwoman Margaret Chin yesterday, paying particular attention to the district’s large Chinese population. “This election is not going to split along racial and ethnic lines, but rather who can deliver more for Downtown residents,” Professor Peter Kwong said in Ms. Rajkumar’s statement, for example. “Especially in Chinatown and the Lower East Side, Jenifer will be a tireless advocate.” Read More

Tweet of the Day: “Well I figured out why the Wifi in the chamber rarely works…. Interference from the ankle bracelets.”

Welcome to the new Albany. “Assume every conversation you have is taped,” an unnamed assemblyman told the Daily News. “If you didn’t assume it was before, now you’ve got to assume it is.” While Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benedetto said, “You become a little paranoid … You think: ‘Did I ever say anything, even in jest to anybody?’ I quickly combed my mind and said, no.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “How Not To Buy A New York City Republican Party Mayoral Nomination.”

DNAinfo.com profiled the cooperating witness in State Senator Malcolm Smith‘s complaint, Mark Stern: “A smooth-talking bankrupt real estate investor, Stern, 40, is a member of the tight-knit Satmar Hasidic community in Monsey, N.Y., who helped local politicians win office by directing tens of thousands of his allies’ dollars to campaign coffers and rallying the Orthodox Jewish community’s support, sources said.” The Daily News has more. Read More

Headline of the Day: “Extra! Print newspaper reports politicians’ arrest before it happens.”

“I think it helps our of campaign,” mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis declared yesterday in response to news of his former aide’s arrest. “I mean, of all the people that got indicted for something wrong, most of them had endorsed our opponent, Mr. Lhota–well, Savino, Dan Halloran and we hear that maybe other people may be involved. We think that there may be another shoe to fall. … Look, I know Mr. Lhota, I don’t think it involves him directly; it might involve some of his campaign people, you never know.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “Darth Vader, Biff Tannen And Other Famous Bullies ‘Support’ Christine Quinn.”

The New York Daily News had each candidate fill out a fun survey. Among the revelations, Speaker Christine Quinn and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio actually appear to agree on the little things more than other Gracie Mansion contenders–despite their policy disputes–sharing a favorite pizza place and president. Additionally, the mayor George McDonald most admires first took office in 1802 and Adolfo Carrión‘s claimed favorite book is a famous Tea Party tome. And there’s always Gothamist’s take on Comptroller John Liu‘s favorite movie: “John Liu Enjoys Watching Brad Pitt Waste $175 Million For Three Hours.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “Michael Bloomberg Has Not Read the Widely-Read Story about Christine Quinn’s Temper.”

In order to blunt the accusations of retaliation, Council Speaker Christine Quinn‘s office directed NY1 to allied colleagues. “She was good to me and to my district before I voted against the renaming of the bridge, and she has been good to me and my district after,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said, while Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras declared, “Usually men, when they get angry or frustrated, that’s viewed as a point of leadership. It’s showing your skills, showing your negotiation skills. And now, we’re questioning it as a woman. I think it’s shameful.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “The amusing photos of New York’s mayor not being amused.”

Both of Brooklyn D.A. Joe Hynes‘ rivals are kvetching about his upcoming reality show, with Ken Thompson blasting it as “reckless” and Abe George writing a cease-and-desist letter to CBS News. The letter, which can be viewed here, argued the show “will violate New York State campaign finance laws by unlawfully contributing money and services (in the form of a de facto infomercial , for instance) … well in excess of the $5,000 contribution limit.” Read More