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5 couples who found each other in New York politics

Meet 10 of New York's lesser-known power couples this Valentine's Day, and learn all about what makes these dynamic duos great.

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Robert Mujica, the money man in Albany, on congestion pricing in the state budget

State Budget Director Robert Mujica says the MTA will factor into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s upcoming budget updates.

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New York’s vegetarian and vegan politicians

New York politicians explain why they decided to go meatless and their favorite vegan and vegetarian meals.

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Offshore drilling ban sponsors soak the competition

Bill de Blasio unveiled the city's budget, while Andrew Cuomo padded his in this week's Winners and Losers.

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Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills

Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.

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Child Victims Act sponsors top weekly winner vote

Child Victims Act sponsors top weekly winner vote, and 32BJ's Hector Figueroa got the most loser votes - thanks to some voter fraud.

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Back to school with Steve Israel

Former congressman Steve Israel is confronting our volatile political era with a new politics institute at Cornell.

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How de Blasio's D.C. agents keep tabs on Trump’s government

As Bill de Blasio wages a war on Washington, his agents in D.C. keep tabs on Donald Trump’s government.

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Top state financial regulator steps down

Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo reflects on her time leading the agency.

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New York’s tattooed legislators

A new generation of tattooed New York lawmakers are showing off their skin art.

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Filling in for John Flanagan

Upstate Republican Joseph Griffo discusses his stint as acting GOP Senate leader.

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Krueger, Glick top winners list, while Giuliani is voted biggest loser

Vote for this week's biggest Winner & Losers.

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The tectonic shift facing NYC government in 2021

Suri Kasirer, the president of the lobbying firm Kasirer, is already considering the massive turnover in New York City in 2021. In an interview, she weighed in on what it means, the impact of terms limits, and why the next public advocate could become more influential than ever.

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Hoylman edges AOC for winner of the week

Who were last week's biggest Winners & Losers?

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African-Americans who made political history in New York

From Edward A. Johnson and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Letitia James.

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Will Kirsten Gillibrand flip or flop in the Democratic primary?

New York’s junior senator enters the race with hopes that her votes on gender parity will outshine her inconsistency on progressive issues.

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Rafael Salamanca on his biggest land use issues

New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca talks Amazon, homelessness and jails.

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Who's up and who's down this week?

Vote for this week's biggest Winner & Losers.

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State Sen. Michael Gianaris has big plans for 2019

State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris wants to show that the party can get things done.

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Behind the Board of Regents’ request for $2.1 billion in school aid

Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa explains their request for $2.1 billion in school aid.