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Biden told Cuomo to stay out of 2020 race, new book claims
“The Truce: Progressives, Centrists and the Future of the Democratic Party,” co-written by former City Hall reporter Hunter Walker, examines the relationship between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, locally and nationally.
Interviews & Profiles
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Going after illegal pot shops and the landlords renting to them
A Q&A with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Unlicensed dispensaries are blanketing a number of New York City neighborhoods
A Q&A with New York City Council Member Gale Brewer.
Interviews & Profiles
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More staffing needed to speed up legal cannabis rollout
A Q&A with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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New York’s equity provisions for cannabis continue to lead the country
A Q&A with state Sen. Liz Krueger on what other states are learning from New York.
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Experiences in other states can be used to build up NYC’s cannabis industry
A Q&A with Dasheeda Dawson, founding director of Cannabis NYC
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Social equity has been the biggest success of New York’s cannabis rollout
A Q&A with Tremaine Wright, chair of the state Cannabis Control Board.
Editor's Note
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Editor’s note: Latinos in New York’s government need to get loud about representing
The lack of attention over New York City Council Member Amanda Farías’ historic appointment as the first Latina majority leader shows why.
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New York City Deputy Mayor Phil Banks’ public safety briefings, a brief history
After several months of making weekly appearances, he started showing up less frequently.
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‘Now I’m part of the statistic’ Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas talks pedestrian safety
The Queens progressive was hit by a car on Jan. 4, and she said she’s more determined now to pursue street safety legislation.
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Charles and Inez Barron on their exit from politics (for now)
A conversation with the Black radical political movement’s power couple as they look back on 22 years in elected office.
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Ari Kagan’s exit interview: ‘I’m staying in the Republican Party.’
The outgoing New York City Council member said he has already had many job offers for his next stop.
New York City
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In an exit interview, Marjorie Velázquez doesn’t regret Bruckner Boulevard rezoning vote
The outgoing New York City Council member got a lot done in a short time, including permanent outdoor dining.
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