New York state Assemblyman Michael Blake.
Campaigns & Elections
Cory Booker, Jesse Jackson back Michael Blake for Congress
No consolidation against Diaz Sr. as black Assembly member picks up major endorsements.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Former Assemblyman Eric Stevenson, who was sentenced to three years in prison for taking bribes, is now running for his old South Bronx Assembly seat.
Campaigns & Elections
Two ex-cons and a former IDCer hope to return to Albany
Stevenson, Monserrate and Hamilton are attempting political comebacks.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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NY-09 Candidate Adem Bunkeddeko.
Campaigns & Elections
Rep. Yvette Clarke’s epic reelection battle
The Brooklyn congresswoman faces opponents to her right and her left.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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New York City Council Member Donovan Richards.
Campaigns & Elections
Who’s endorsing who in the Queens borough president race
Five candidates are vying to replace Melinda Katz.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Assembly Member Michael Blake stands in solidarity with Assembly members in favor of new legislation for Police Reform during a news briefing at the state Capitol, in Albany on June 8th.
Campaigns & Elections
The protest primary
The movement against racism and police brutality has reshaped the electoral landscape.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
New York City
Challengers blast Vance’s push to jail looters
Five Manhattan DA candidates criticize the incumbent’s ‘latest harmful political stunt.’
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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NYPD officers tackling a protestor on May 30th.
Criminal Justice
How NYPD officers are blocking accountability
Covered badge numbers, body cameras turned off and a state law impede transparency.
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
policy
De Blasio's coziness with the NYPD may be the nail in his coffin.
New York City
Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?
The NYC mayor isn’t going to resign – but the last week will hurt his legacy.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Sochie Nnaemeka with Jamaal Bowman and Jumaane Williams.
Interviews & Profiles
WFP’s new leader for a new age
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
By JEFF COLTIN
Personality
personality
Protesters at City Hall on May 28th demonstrating against the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
New York City
De Blasio’s double standard on police brutality
The NYC mayor thinks Minneapolis should do what New York didn’t.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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