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Richard Gottfried closes the book on more than half a century in office
The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement
Interviews & Profiles
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Alessandra Biaggi gave up her state Senate seat. She has no regrets.
After an unsuccessful run for Congress, Biaggi will attend Harvard Divinity School. Will she run for office again? “Probably yes.”
Heard Around Town
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Zellnor Myrie and Diana Richardson are engaged
The state Senator and former Assembly member from Brooklyn made it official at the Somos Puerto Rico conference, sources say.
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Women at the helm of New York City’s uniformed agencies
The first female commissioner of the Department of Correction was also the first woman to head a major city agency in 1914.
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Personality
How three new moms are changing the New York City Council
Three of the City Council’s new members have become first-time mothers over the past year. They’re ready to do more for mothers and other caregivers in New York City.
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State Senator-elect Jack Martins on why Long Island went red
The Republican who unseated state Sen. Anna Kaplan said his perspective on many things has shifted since he last worked in Albany.
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Joe Pinion on why he won’t be counted out in the race against Schumer
The odds are against the conservative TV host as he vies for a seat in the U.S. Senate – but Pinion, the first Black, major party candidate for Senate in New York, remains steadfast in his campaign efforts to unseat Chuck Schumer.
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Personality
New York City’s forgotten labor stronghold
Staten Island is the city’s most unionized borough – and the home of many labor leaders.
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Personality
The best political costumes for Halloween in New York
Run don’t walk to your nearest Spirit Halloween before they sell out.
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Personality
Latrice Walker: Eric Adams’ crime summit was ‘a real discussion’
In a Q&A, the Assembly member downplayed bail reform as a political liability for Democrats.
Nonprofits
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Southampton cannabis dispensary takes shape to support Shinnecock Nation
Chenae Bullock, managing director of Little Beach Harvest, discusses how the Long Island marijuana operation will deliver on social and economic equity and when it will be open for business.
New York City
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Eric Adams’ highest-paid lieutenants wield the power of City Hall
Here are the deputy mayors, senior advisers and high-level staffers who earn more than $200K.
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