Bobby Cuza

New York

Political Reporter and Anchor at Spectrum News NY1

@NY1 reporter covering NYC/NYS politics. Tips to [email protected]

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Weiner headlines a competitive primary field in City Council District 2

1 day ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Anthony Weiner jokes he is the most experienced candidate ever to run for City Council. He served seven years in the council in the 1990s and more than 11 years in Congress, where he was known for his brash style. “We are at a kind of all-hands-on-deck moment in the Democratic Party. And I think we need our best fighters on the field,” Weiner said in an interview.
Legendary muckraking journalist Tom Robbins dies at 76

1 week ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

New York lost a towering figure in the world of journalism with the death Tuesday of investigative reporter Tom Robbins, who exposed corruption and abuse in both the local government and the private sector. Best known for his columns and reporting at the Village Voice and at the New York Daily News, Robbins started out as a community organizer on the Lower East Side. “It was a time of landlords were abandoning houses, some of them were setting fire to them,” he said in a 2021 interview on CUNY TV.
Rangel known as Lion of Lenox Avenue

1 week ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Charles Rangel was sometimes known as the Lion of Lenox Avenue. Harlem’s own Charlie Rangel rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most familiar faces and distinct voices in American politics. “I was involved in the civil rights marches in the ‘60s,” Rangel said on Inside City Hall.
Councilwoman Shahana Hanif tried to fend off a primary challenge

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

On the political spectrum, Shahana Hanif skews far to the left. She’s a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and a co-chair of the City Council’s progressive caucus. It’s seemingly a good fit for District 39, which includes left-leaning brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods, like Carroll Gardens and Park Slope, while also extending south into Kensington.
City Council primaries will deliver minimal drama

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

It’s not just the race for mayor and other citywide offices -- all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs this year. But that doesn’t mean the Council will look much different come January. Just eight of its 51 seats are open, and most incumbents have no primary contest next month, which is when most races are effectively decided.
Public advocate’s race turns increasingly contentious

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams wasn’t expecting much resistance in his bid for reelection this year. Then along came Jenifer Rajkumar. The Queens Assemblywoman abandoned her primary run for city comptroller in January, opting instead to challenge Williams. Now, he’s being forced to spend his energy and resources on the race, including a $250,000 ad buy this week.
Receivership has shown promise in other states, advocates for Rikers reform say

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Don Specter has spent his career representing prison inmates in California, where state prisons have been under receivership since 2006. Unlike the situation at Rikers Island, the receivership in California is narrowly focused on prison medical care.
City comptroller's race heats up as first TV ad airs

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Mark Levine speaks fluent Spanish, has a working grasp of Hebrew and Greek — and knows a bit of Mandarin. Some may see those foreign-language skills on display Monday night if during the Knicks-Celtics playoff game, when a new TV ad will air showing Levine conversing with New Yorkers in all four languages. "Speaking different languages is my way of connecting to New Yorkers,” he said in an interview.
State lawmakers eliminate lieutenant governor primary

4 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Bobby Cuza

Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a bad run when it comes to lieutenant governors. Her first lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, resigned after he was indicted on bribery charges. His replacement, Antonio Delgado, has publicly broken with Hochul and could potentially challenge her next year. Now, a newly passed state law will minimize the chances of such a split in the future.
State lawmakers eliminate lieutenant governor primary

4 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bobby Cuza

Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a bad run when it comes to lieutenant governors. Her first lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, resigned after he was indicted on bribery charges. His replacement, Antonio Delgado, has publicly broken with Hochul and could potentially challenge her next year. Now, a newly passed state law will minimize the chances of such a split in the future.