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Appellate court hears arguments in case that could throw out congressional maps again
The case could open the door for the Independent Redistricting Commission and legislature to redraw congressional district maps (again) ahead of next year’s elections.
2023 session wrap-up
State lawmakers poised to close out the session without a housing plan
Legislative leaders said they came to a two-way agreement on housing while casting blame on Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Adams mocks Lander as ‘loudest person in the city’
The comptroller should be advocating for federal asylum-seeker funding, the mayor said in an outburst at an unrelated press conference, in comments that felt more personal than political.
Campaign Confidential
Hiram Monserrate is off the ballot, but REBNY’s PAC is spending on Francisco Moya
Jobs for New York? More like Jobs for New York consultants.
Rikers Island
Comptroller and public advocate tour Rikers, call on feds to take over Rikers
After touring the jail complex, Brad Lander and Jumaane Williams said the city cannot be trusted to manage Rikers Island.
Campaign Confidential
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
Campaign Confidential
Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch
From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.
Policy
Eric Adams, NYC health officials warn of poor air quality risks
New York City health and emergency officials urged all New Yorkers– especially those with underlying medical conditions – to limit outdoor activities.
Politics
How hip-hop took over New York politics
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Mayor Eric Adams battled it out over who’s really hip-hop – as the once-maligned genre has entered the halls of power.
News & Politics
Driscoll again faces criticism as confirmation vote approaches
The interim New York Power Authority chief is a former lobbyist with a mixed political history, irking climate advocates.
News & Politics
Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
New York City
Eric Adams is fundraising at Broadway show ‘New York, New York’
He’s king of the hill, top of the heap – and almost done with fundraising.
Campaign Confidential
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
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Politics
Update: How New York members of Congress voted on the debt ceiling deal
The House voted to raise the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling on Wednesday night, sending the bill to the Senate.
New York City
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
With the jail complex’s incarcerated population forecasted to balloon in coming years, corrections department officials are casting doubt on closing in 2027.
Campaign Confidential
Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
Democrats
Suburban Democrats lost. Now they wield all the power.
Whether carving themselves out of a tax to fund the MTA or killing the governor’s marquee proposal, it’s a great time to be repping the suburbs.
Politics
Lawmakers consider a bevy of appointments in waning days of session – including two former Assembly members
We’ll let you decide which ones are sinecures.
New York City
Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
From deputy mayors to fixers to legal counsel, here are the insiders the mayor has appointed to run the city.
Campaign Confidential
