New York State
Political pups
And the dog parents who run New York.
Mayor Eric Adams doesn’t have a dog, but he wants one. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” It’s a quote that has been misattributed to former President Harry S. Truman for decades. Likely stemming from a 1975 play, “Give ’em Hell, Harry,” the sentiment has continued to resonate in the cutthroat world of politics. But having a dog to come home to at the end of a long day can make all the work worth it. Here are some of the local politicos with their pups.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Skye
Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro and Kato
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Paisley
New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán with Nat and Ducky
Assembly Member Pamela Hunter and Barkley
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Hermione
Assembly Member Latrice Walker with Cinnamon
State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs and Winnie
New York City Council Member Justin Brannan and Fiorello
State Sen. Julia Salazar and Salchi
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein and Homer
New York City Council Member Diana Ayala and Charlie
New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera and Sprinkles
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