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Not just Trump: New Yorkers in the White House
For President's Day, we look at presidents from New York.
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More than just a weekend
The New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators will hold its 47th annual legislative conference in Albany this weekend. This year’s theme is “On This Journey There is Still #Hope,” which is reflective of our grit as a community.
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More than just a weekend
The New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators will hold its 47th annual legislative conference in Albany this weekend. This year’s theme is “On This Journey There is Still #Hope,” which is reflective of our grit as a community.
Policy
Passing the torch on criminal justice reform
New York officials have renewed their efforts to reform the state’s criminal justice system in recent years, including raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18 and targeting bail procedures that many have criticized as unfair. These issues mark the latest battles in broader struggle over criminal justice policies that goes back at least as far as the fight over the Rockefeller drug laws.
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Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
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Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
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Following the MTA's lead on MWBEs
New York City and New York state have set 30 percent goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises, or MWBEs. To reach those goals, one model is the mentorship programs at the New York City School Construction Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which help MWBEs obtain contracts so they can gain experience and continue growing.
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WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
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WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
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Diaz opens 2021 campaign account
Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.
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Diaz opens 2021 campaign account
Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.
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Does it matter if voters don’t want New Yorkers to run in 2020?
A new poll shows New York voters are against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president. But that didn't stop Donald Trump.
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