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Rounding up the week’s political news.
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State and city lawmakers who want to thwart the governor’s and mayor’s plans have a few weapons in their arsenal.
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The state has bypassed the city's legislative body many times before for large development projects.
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The senator’s relationship to Facebook is scrutinized by The New York Times.
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez is banking on a bipartisan infrastructure bill – with funding for NYCHA.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Unions take aim at public subsidies for Related Cos.’ megaproject.
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The online retailer’s move into Queens is dividing elected officials and influential groups.
FIRST READ
OPINION
Based on his time at City Hall, would he actually be a good president?
The state Legislature has distorted many politicians’ careers, but freshman state senators have choices.
By BILL HAMMOND
POLITICS
New York has an incentives package for Amazon, but taxpayers may never know what’s in it.
Many third parties either lost or gained ballot access. Here’s how that will reshape NY politics.
Policy
Some types of housing pop up in unexpected places, according to new Community Service Society maps.
State and city lawmakers who want to thwart the governor’s and mayor’s plans have a few weapons in their arsenal.
The senator’s relationship to Facebook is scrutinized by The New York Times.
Unions take aim at public subsidies for Related Cos.’ megaproject.
PERSONALITY
Joe Lhota’s stint as MTA boss was marred with controversy and missteps.
The congresswoman promises to fight against the border wall, for Planned Parenthood.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez is banking on a bipartisan infrastructure bill – with funding for NYCHA.
By JEFF COLTIN
POWER LIST
MAGAZINE
Based on his time at City Hall, would he actually be a good president?
City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
The two markets would likely coexist, but with inconsistencies.
The GOP candidate for governor claims to be a moderate. Did he vote that way in Albany?
By JORDAN LAIRD
![Elizabeth Cady Stanton [sitting] and Susan B Anthony.](https://www.cityandstateny.com/sites/default/files/all/styles/image_for_gallery_home_page__1024_x_591_/public/cady-stanton-susan-b-anthony-wikicommons.jpg?itok=LoLr2OE8&c=34b4e6a190be8994778c42d568c9acc3 "Elizabeth Cady Stanton [sitting] and Susan B Anthony.")
