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HIV advocates charge Hochul hasn’t delivered on promise to end AIDS epidemic in New York
A year has passed since the governor made a commitment to ending the sexually transmitted disease, and HIV advocacy groups are demanding action.
New York State
Five big takeaways from the new Assembly draft map
While it’s been a long, bumpy road, the Independent Redistricting Commission’s new map is the beginning of the end to this year’s redistricting mess.
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Peter Abbate is fundraising – but doesn’t think he’ll run again
The outgoing senator lost his Brooklyn seat to Lester Chang, who is facing residency questions from Assembly Democrats.
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No “pushback” against two Brooklyn leaders, as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ascends
The Brooklyn Congress member will be House Democratic leader, while neighbor Chuck Schumer remains U.S. Senate majority leader.
New York State
Assembly Member Anna Kelles talks about how the cryptomining moratorium victory came together
Late pressure from small-business groups and the bill’s narrow scope led to it getting signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York State
‘When cab drivers are talking about it…’ How Republicans turned out in huge numbers for the NY midterms
The taste of hope and fear of crime mobilized the right like it was 2016 again.
New York State
Speculation continues about who could replace Jay Jacobs
At an informal meeting, state Democratic Committee members floated state Sen. Jessica Ramos' name - and Rep. Adriano Espaillat is in the mix too, sources say.
New York State
More than a third of NY’s congressional delegation won’t be returning in 2023. Is that bad for the state?
The loss of 10 incumbents to redistricting and retirement means New York is losing some influential representatives, but there’s power to gain too.
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Pending power struggle over BOE appointment in Manhattan
Manhattan Democratic Chair Keith Wright nominated Barry Weinberg. Rep. Adriano Espaillat may not like that.
Politics
A new soccer stadium and calls for a change to party leadership
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
A federal judge ruled New York City will continue to control Rikers Island – for now.
News & Politics
AOC says taxing billionaires might have saved Twitter
All of New York’s most online politicians are tweeting sayonara
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How Trump 2024 could be radioactive for New York Republicans
Republican electeds run the gambit in their support for Trump’s presidential ambitions, but experts agree they should steer clear from the former president’s campaign launch.
Politics
Republican Brooklyn Assembly member-elect voted in Manhattan last year
Lester Chang has to have established residency in Brooklyn within six days after last year’s election to be eligible for the Assembly seat he just won.
Politics
New York budget director to leave for new gig in Puerto Rico
Robert Mujica is trading in his fiscal responsibilities in New York in favor of financial oversight of Puerto Rico
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Jay Jacobs responds with letter signed by over 40 county chairs
His support among the upper ranks of the state Democratic Party lacks three county chairs in New York City.
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Don’t blame the maps: analysis suggests different districts wouldn’t have helped Dems much
State Sen. Michael Gianaris doesn’t regret going hard on the maps
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After a surprising midterm in New York, both parties consider leadership changes
Rep. Lee Zeldin is being courted for a national Republican Party role, while state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs is fighting to keep his job, and DCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney lost his seat.
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Hakeem Jeffries isn’t showing his cards
A Q&A with the Congress member, who spoke carefully about Democratic leadership at the federal level and in New York.
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