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Politics

DSA Assembly candidate changes his defense of Bondi internship

Defending against a super PAC attack, Conrad Blackburn tried to spin the work he was doing for the ex-Trump AG.

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Politics

FanDuel super PAC enters UWS Assembly duel

Stephanie Ruskay and Eli Northrup have both been boosted by outside spending in the race to replace Assembly Member Micah Lasher.

Heard Around Town

Politics

WFP doesn’t want Schlossberg

The New York Working Families Party may reopen its endorsement process in NY-12.

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Politics

Boylan apologizes if coworkers ‘had a bad experience with me’

Lindsey Boylan is a leading candidate in Tuesday’s New York City Council special election, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: When an arrest can help

Council Member Chi Ossé got roughed up by the cops this week, boosting awareness of deed theft – and his own profile.

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Heard Around Town

Politics

Brian Benjamin is still waiting for the state to cover his legal costs

New York is supposed to pay the former lieutenant governor’s lawyers since his federal corruption case got dropped.

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Politics

Zohran Mamdani releases his first mayoral tax returns

The mayor actually overpaid his taxes last year. Meanwhile, Council Speaker Julie Menin refused to share her tax return.

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Politics

1199 backs Reynoso, three others running against DSA

Big labor is lining up behind the Brooklyn borough president in his congressional race.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Jessica Ramos paid off her anti-casino poll debt. But what did it cost?

First, an anonymous donor was going to pay for it. Now, the state senator’s campaign has – and it might have been more than she owed.

Personality

Personality

PR pro George Arzt can finally enjoy the fresh air

A Q&A with the reporter-turned-political consultant, who’s retiring after six decades.