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New York senate Independent Democratic Conference leader Jeff Klein in 2016

Ethics

Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?

Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.

By DAVID COLON

Policy

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New York State

No IDC NY calls on Stewart-Cousins to strip Democratic defectors of seniority

The group sent a letter last week targeting Savino, Carlucci and Felder for punishment.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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New York state Senators Ann Kaplan and Todd Kaminsky

Campaigns & Elections

How Democrats finally did it on Long Island

The region’s large Republican state Senate delegation is no more. Here’s why.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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Campaigns & Elections

Will Democratic volunteers help swing the state Senate?

Progressive locals and NYC residents are canvassing hard on Long Island.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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Campaigns & Elections

Jeff Pravato is the GOP's great red hope on Long Island

Could Republicans knock off Democratic state Sen. John Brooks?

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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Campaigns & Elections

Can Anna Kaplan convince Long Islanders to trust a Democrat?

The challenger to state Sen. Elaine Phillips has a liberal-leaning district, but faces fear of taxes.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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State Sen. Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Sen. Jeff Klein

New York State

Dems backing IDC challengers are not violating the truce

Sources present for state Senate reunification deal say it never applied to other pols.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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Campaigns & Elections

Has state Sen. Marty Golden sped too close to the sun?

Democrats hope the controversial Brooklyn Republican won't survive a blue wave.

By DAVID COLON

News & Politics

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Traffic behind New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's press conference announcing a redesign of 9th St. in Park Slope and calling for speed-camera expansion.

Transportation

Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?

NYC pols want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.

By DAVID COLON

Policy

policy

Crowd of anonymous people walking on busy New York City street

Policy

How the 2020 census citizenship question will affect New York’s headcount

Many immigrant households may skip the survey, but NYC has a plan to fight back.

By DAVID COLON

Policy

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David Colon