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Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory

Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.

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Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades

Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Oh, brother!

In New York City politics, it might be safer to be an only child.

Adams probes

Politics

Does Eric Adams have full confidence in his police Commissioner Edward Caban? He won’t say.

During his weekly press conference, the mayor said he has confidence in the NYPD “team” and denied he’s pressured Caban to step down.

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Politics

Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate

The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing

An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.

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Editor’s note: Take our state legislative races to watch poll for a chance to win City & State swag

This latest survey asks readers to pick which candidates will win in competitive state Senate and Assembly races.

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Democrats strategize a response to Republican attacks on ERA ballot proposal

Internal polling shows that Republican attacks on the abortion rights ballot proposal are likely to succeed unless Democrats go on the offensive.

Adams probes

Politics

Dems not ready to condemn NYPD commissioner amid FBI investigation

Rep. Jerry Nadler, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other high-ranking Democrats declined to call for Commissioner Edward Caban to step down before more information comes out.

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Poll: Guess who will win NY state Senate and Assembly races

Think Democrats or Republicans will emerge victorious in the 22 most closely-watched state legislative races? City & State wants to hear from you!

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MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter

The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.

Adams probes

Politics

‘I’ve never seen anything so widespread before.’ Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids

The feds raided the homes of at least five high-ranking Adams administration officials this week in an investigation with an apparently unmatched scope.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Hochul pushes nuclear energy as state struggles to meet climate goals

New York shuttered its primary nuclear power plant in 2021, which led fossil fuel emissions to spike, but there’s strong opposition to readopting nuclear power.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Tom Suozzi channels DNC energy and unity on Long Island

In a Q&A, the representative talked about helping local down-ballot candidates in November.

News & Politics

Politics

State AG warns of AI-driven election misinformation

State Attorney General Letitia James encouraged voters to contact her office’s Election Protection Hotline if they come across any election-related deepfake images or videos.

Education

Policy

NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits

Children from families forced to move shelters can stay in the same school, but struggle to do so because of complicated commutes.