Ross Barkan

New York Observer

Ross Barkan appears in the following:

Hochul's Failed Housing Plan and a Proposed Revival

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Ross Barkan discusses why Gov. Hochul's housing plan got so much pushback, and a proposal for how the housing plan could be revived

The State of the New York Democratic Party

Friday, February 24, 2023

The New York State Democratic party and what's behind the political infighting.

What to Do About E-Bike Battery Safety

Friday, November 18, 2022

Some e-bike batteries pose fire risks. What should lawmakers do to stem the tide and keep e-bike riders, many of whom are low-income delivery workers, safe from harm?

Grading Cuomo's Pandemic Performance

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Ross Barkan discusses his new book on Cuomo, and why he feels praise for the governor's pandemic leadership was undeserved.

Round Table Previewing NYC's Primary

Monday, September 11, 2017

Tuesday's local primary elections could decide winners in November, given the party imbalance in many districts. A look into what's at stake for voters. 

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Mayor de Blasio Isn't the First Mayor with Police Union Problems

Monday, December 22, 2014

Mayor Bill de Blasio is the latest in a long line of mayors to have clashed with the police unions.

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