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Q&A: Bertha Lewis advises candidates to hire more organizers and fewer pricey consultants
A new report from The Black Institute and the Black Leadership Action Coalition looks at all aspects of the 2021 elections, including ranked-choice voting.
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Julia Salazar’s “Radical” debut in Albany
A new graphic memoir chronicled the state senator’s first legislative session.
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Eric Adams wants NYC to be a 'city of yes.' Dan Garodnick has to figure that out.
The City Planning Commission chair talked with City & State about One45 in Harlem, NIMBYism and member deference.
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Antonio Delgado has a new constituency
A Q&A with the new lieutenant governor, campaigning in Harlem.
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A Q&A with New York City Council LGBTQ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán and Crystal Hudson
The two council members talk about why the group’s diversity is a strength, and what they want to see from the Adams administration.
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LGBTQ political clubs are a nexus of organizing power in New York City
We sat down with the leaders of four clubs to discuss their goals – and shortcomings.
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Personality
A new group to help Times Square emerge from COVID-19 pandemic
A Q&A with Times Square Alliance President Tom Harris about the Midtown BID Coalition and what’s being done to connect homeless people with services.
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Here are New York’s most disruptive critters
The end-of-session black bear isn’t New York’s only political animal.
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Personality
Jumaane Williams isn’t worried about the state of the governor’s race
The New York City public advocate talked with City & State about why lackluster polling and fundraising numbers aren’t discouraging him.
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Monique Chandler-Waterman talks Albany priorities and her next election
The winner of the 58th Assembly District special election is set to be sworn in next week, but she’ll have to win next month’s primary if she wants to keep serving in 2023.
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Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
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Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
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