Politics
2022 congressional primaries
In Lee Zeldin’s congressional district, GOP candidates attack each other as ‘insiders’
The open Long Island seat has swung both ways, and Republican candidates are erring on the righter side of things.
Heard Around Town
Money dominated debate for Wall Street seat
In the 10th Congressional District, candidates’ investments and campaign contributions were a common thread throughout the two-hour forum.
2022 congressional primaries
Sean Patrick Maloney has $2.4 million on hand as super PAC funding starts flowing into 17th Congressional District race
Alessandra Biaggi, who is challenging Maloney’s reelection, has been the target and beneficiary of independent spending in the race.
Education
NYC school budget cuts are again moving forward – for now
Several days after a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education spending plan back to the City Council, a state appeals court has paused the decision until arguments are heard on Aug. 29
Heard Around Town
Real estate backed super PAC puts money behind Elizabeth Crowley in state Senate race.
A prominent labor union also helped fund the PAC.
2022 congressional primaries
Candidates debate whether it’s time for a rookie in the 12th Congressional District
Attorney Suraj Patel made the case for change against longtime Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler.
Heard Around Town
Jerry Nadler, Carolyn Maloney neck-and-neck in interest group’s poll of the 12th Congressional District
A Slingshot Strategies survey for the Indian American Impact Fund found 19% of voters are still undecided.
2022 congressional primaries
Vedat Gashi mailer in 16th Congressional District race shows Black opponent Rep. Jamaal Bowman with apparently darkened skin
While Gashi denies the charge, there’s a long history of political advertisements using altered skin tones – which studies say can influence voters’ perceptions of candidates.
2022 congressional primaries
Who’s running for Congress in New York
Looking at every House race across the Empire State – which could be key to which party controls Congress.
2022 congressional primaries
A cryptocurrency billionaire is spending big in New York congressional primaries
Josh Lafazan and Francis Conole have been supported by the Protect Our Future super PAC, and Carlina Rivera could be next.
2022 congressional primaries
The endorsements for New York’s 10th Congressional District
Who’s backing who in the competitive open seat race to represent parts of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn in the House of Representatives.
This Week's Headline
Adams flares up on bail, asylum seekers arrive from Texas, monkeypox declared state emergency
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
New York City may have to vote on a schools budget. Again.
Following weeks of public outcry over cuts to school funding, a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education budget back to the City Council, but the fight isn’t over yet: Adams’ office plans to appeal.
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New York City
Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
Here’s who the new mayor is appointing jobs to in City Hall.
New York State
Rep. Lee Zeldin faces complaint over allegedly fraudulent signatures
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie asked the Albany County district attorney to investigate more than 11,000 signatures in question.
2022 congressional primaries
Ethics complaint filed against Sean Patrick Maloney over allegations of staff misuse
The complaint asks the Office of Congressional Ethics to probe claims that Maloney had a staffer perform personal services for him and his family.
Heard Around Town
Dan Goldman leads internal poll for 10th Congressional District, with Yuh-Line Niou and Carlina Rivera close behind
Another survey shows a tight race for the open seat in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
2022 congressional primaries
In the city’s hottest primaries, candidates hold their breath for an endorsement from The New York Times
Candidates in the races for (at least) the 10th, 12th and 17th Congressional Districts are being formally interviewed – and lobbying hard behind the scenes – for the coveted, possibly decisive nod from the Gray Lady.
Politics
Dan Goldman fired voter outreach consultant for offensive tweets after being contacted by City & State
The Democrat who worked on Trump’s first impeachment had hired a Trump-supporting Republican.
New York State