David Colon

Ritchie Torres and Aaron Carr called for an investigation into a report by AP that suggested Jared Kushner's family real estate company routinely filed false paperwork declaring it had zero rent-regulated tenants in March, 2018.
New York City
A new generation of progressive pols
New York City and state politics have a bumper crop of young leaders of color.
By DAVID COLON
News & Politics
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New York senate Independent Democratic Conference leader Jeff Klein in 2016
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
policy
New York State Senators Diane Savino and David Carlucci
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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Jeff Pravato and John Brooks
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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Anna Kaplan
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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State Sen. Martin Golden
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.
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
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