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Why the attacks against my Black History Education bill are racist
Fringe groups like the Working Families Party, Make NY True Blue and Indivisible feel intellectually superior to everyone and believe they determine who is a Democrat and who is not, and define who is black enough and what it means to be a public servant in communities of color. With this disconnected view, activists shamefully slammed my effort to pass the Black History Education bill during Black History Month.
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New York pols and their biggest celebrity team-ups
New York politicians are always dragging celebrities out to rallies, fundraisers and press conferences to draw some attention. In honor of red carpet season, here are some of the best examples, including Billy Joel, Robert De Niro, Scarlett Johansson and more.
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Carval-NO, Percoco jury begins deliberations and no budging on guns
In this week's headlines, Alberto Carvalho backed out of the New York City school chancellor job, closing arguments were made in the Percoco trial, and state senators clashed over gun measures in Albany.
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Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.
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Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017
There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.
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Golden challenger Gounardes considering Assembly run instead
Bay Ridge Democrat Andrew Gounardes is considering running for indicted Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ seat instead of mounting another challenge against state Sen. Martin Golden, one of the city's few Republican state lawmakers.
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NYC’s new schools chancellor should make college success matter
The most important item on the next New York City school's chancellor’s to-do list is hardly being discussed: preparing vastly more students to succeed in college, argue Tom Hilliard and Matt A.V. Chaban of the Center for an Urban Future.
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Other political figures who backed out of appointments
Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.
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The best New York political films
With the Academy Awards coming up, we compiled a list of the best films about politics in New York, including "Citizen Kane," "Gangs of New York" and "Serpico."
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New York's most competitive congressional races
There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.
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It’s time for menstrual equity
The state Legislature should require free menstrual products in public schools, argue Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.
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