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Explaining every faction in Queens politics, a borough of extremes
Here’s a roadmap to understanding the battleground borough.
Zellnor Myrie speaks at church, vows to stand up against Trump
Hoping to build support for his mayoral campaign with one of the city’s most reliable voting constituencies – Black churchgoing New Yorkers – the Brooklyn state senator has visited 16 churches since launching his campaign. He’s not alone.
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All aboard Scott Stringer’s anti-Cuomo tour bus
Gimmicky? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
Campaigns & Elections
Delgado in campaign mode
After announcing he wouldn’t run for reelection, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sure seems like he’s getting ready to run for something else.
News & Politics
Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats
After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.
Immigration
Eric ‘this issue will destroy New York City’ Adams touts population growth boosted by international migration
The mayor celebrated the city’s economic and population recovery after the pandemic contraction.
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Zohran Mamdani endorsed by (most) socialist lawmakers
Six DSA-affiliated state lawmakers endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, though the other two have so far declined to endorse him.
Heard Around Town
Lawmakers and union demand NYU Langone resume offering gender-affirming care for minors
After Trump threatened to pull federal funding, NYU Langone stopped taking new patients under 19 years old who seek gender-affirming care.
New York City
WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats
The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.
Immigration
Trump border czar blasts sanctuary state laws in Albany visit
Homan also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for trying to place limits on Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to collaborate with ICE.
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AOC and other NY progressives call for Mahmoud Khalil’s release in letter to DHS
More than 40 elected officials signed onto the missive.
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Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is backing Adrienne Adams for mayor
The speaker also has support from two Brooklyn council members as the county party chair reportedly considers Cuomo.
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Heard Around Town
Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more
Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.
News & Politics
Penn Station advocates to submit their own redevelopment plan
The proposal from Alexandros Washburn calls for replacing Madison Square Garden with a reimagined Penn Station.
Albany Agenda
$10 million tax credit for businesses advertising in local media gets Albany rally
Supporters will meet at the statehouse to ask Gov. Hochul to fund the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally Act in this year’s budget.
News & Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’
Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.
Special Reports
Hochul makes up with unions after Hector LaSalle
The governor has spent the past couple years allying herself with organized labor.
News & Politics
Hochul dominates potential challengers in new Siena poll
Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.
Politics
What good are mayoral forums? Ask the leading candidates who haven’t been to any
Mayoral candidates are invited to attend countless policy panels throughout the course of the campaign. They don’t all feel compelled to attend.
Politics
A whole lot of elected officials showed up at Adrienne Adams’ campaign launch
Seven City Council members are backing the speaker, in addition to multiple other current and former electeds.
