NYC plans to spend much of its first $1 billion in federal disaster aid cash on loans and grants to homeowners and businesses affected by the storm and efforts to protect public housing and critical infrastructure from future storms.

Sen. Bill Perkins, who once accused the governor of engaging in “plantation politics,” sang Cuomo’s praises in Harlem today.

Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos jabs at Cuomo: “If I had $27 million in my campaign fund, I would probably be for public financing.”

BuzzFeed picks up on Sean Eldridge’s potential NY-19 run.

The House Ethics Committee has extended its investigation into Rep. Bill Owens – presumably for his Taiwan trip.

Asked by Jon Stewart if he’s thinking of running for mayor of NYC, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly laughed and praised his boss (Mayor Bloomberg).

President Obama has selected Sally Jewell, the chief executive of Recreational Equipment Inc., to lead the Interior Department.

The Boy Scouts of America’s national executive board has delayed a decision on whether to lift its longstanding ban on gay scouts and leaders.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will deliver the Republian response to the president’s State of the Union address on Feb. 12.

Rochester Mayor Tom Richards, who won a special election to replace ex-Mayor-turned-LG Bob Duffy, plans to run for his first full term this November.

Sen. Chuck Schumer is pushing his colleagues to support the Violence Against Women Act.

House Speaker John Boehner has not mentioned the Violence Against Women Act since last summer, even as reauthorization of the expired law has stalled at the hands of House Republicans.

Communications consulant Mark Grimm says the pro-frackers need to step up their game.

NYC Public Advocate candidate Reshma Saujani’s campaign edited her Wikipedia page to erase mentions of her hedge fund history.

Long-term population loss continues to cause fiscal challenges for the city of Gloversville, a report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office found.

Potsdam residents were thrilled to have Cuomo in their midst yesterday.

The New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association added to the long list of Manhattan BP Scott Stringer’s NYC comptroller camaign endorsements.

Bloomberg is against “Twittering” in school.

Democratic Nassau executive candidate Adam Haber announced the formation of his campaign team, including veterans from local and national races.

 

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