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Donald Trump exits Air Force One on July 30th.
The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.
All 10 regions in New York now have more than 10 new COVID cases per 100,000 people.
Avoiding a winter lockdown hinges on implementing the right types of restrictions
Verrazzano Bridge at night
Richmond County’s ruling class.
City & State recognizes Staten Islanders who have stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic.
At the pandemic’s peak, these heroes put their neighbors first.
New York City Council Member Debi Rose
Debi Rose, the borough’s first Black lawmaker, opened the door to a new, diverse seat of political power.
The Parkside School
Probably not, according to recent scientific studies.
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Who’s up and who’s down this week?

OPINION

Some policymakers have advocated reinstating the stock transfer tax that has been dormant for almost 40 years.
It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.
Learn from past mistakes and close indoor dining before the outbreak is out of control.
Here’s what needs to happen to end COVID-19 racial disparities.
The case for impeaching the U.S. attorney general, who has undermined the rule of law in New York.

POLITICS

Donald Trump on October 30, 2020.
Improvement among Latino voters boosted the president in the Bronx.
Debi Rose, the borough’s first Black lawmaker, opened the door to a new, diverse seat of political power.
Voter fraud. Q-Anon. Lawsuits. The New York GOP is not quitting Trump post-2020.

Policy

All 10 regions in New York now have more than 10 new COVID cases per 100,000 people.
Avoiding a winter lockdown hinges on implementing the right types of restrictions
The governor has not signed a bill passed months ago that would block police and immigration authorities from accessing personal information.
Public health experts weigh in on new state curfew for restaurants, bars and gyms.
If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, at least 1 million New Yorkers could lose their health insurance.

PERSONALITY

Verrazzano Bridge at night
Richmond County’s ruling class.
A gay, Black, progressive first-time candidate showed that Westchester and Rockland counties are ready for change.
Mimi Rocah talks about the possibility of investigations against Trump and her plan to address racial disparities in arrests.
The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.

POWER LIST

MAGAZINE

Sochie Nnaemeka
The next generation of rising stars in state politics.
Here’s what to watch during the endless bummer of COVID-19.
NYPD officer unions taught the NYC mayor a lesson in 2014. He hasn’t forgotten it.
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.

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