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News & Politics
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver dead at 77
He was known for his political savvy, but resigned as speaker amid corruption scandal.
This Week's Headline
Start of budget season and committees galore
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong
The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.
New York City
What was behind Eric Adams’ first veto?
How the mayor took stiffer fines for violating zoning regulations on joint-living-work-quarters for artists off the table
New York City
New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
New York State
Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the New York Democratic lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
The left is once again coming after incumbent members of the state Senate and Assembly.
Campaigns & Elections
Is there still a universe where Tom Suozzi stands a chance against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 primary?
The Long Island moderate is struggling to match the incumbent’s endorsements, poll numbers and campaign war chest.
New York City
Where are your old council members now?
There is life after the New York City Council.
Campaigns & Elections
Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
Campaigns & Elections
Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?
The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.
New York City
What’s next for Bill de Blasio?
It’s pretty much time that the former New York City mayor update his LinkedIn page.
News & Politics
The people making money off ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Attorneys, PR pros and others have gotten more than $2 million in payments from his campaign account in recent months.
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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.
Budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget
The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.
Campaigns & Elections
Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?
Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.
Bill de Blasio faces political reality by not running for governor of New York
The former New York City mayor says he is devoting post-mayoral life to fighting inequality in New York state.
This Week's Headline
Redistricting rejections and prisoner protests
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
New York State
Schumer endorsed for reelection by like, every labor union
The U.S. Senate Majority Leader also has a substantial warchest, as a primary from AOC seems increasingly unlikely
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