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NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial

The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.

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On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests

The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.

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Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats

The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.

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Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?

Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.

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5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber

She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.

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Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs

Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.

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Who in the Adams administration has been searched and subpoenaed by the feds?

A running list of known searches, seizures and subpoenas among top officials and advisers to Mayor Eric Adams.

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Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct

After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.

Adams probes

Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over

Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.

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Dems go on offense for ERA

Prominent elected officials fanned out across swing districts this weekend to remind voters about the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Mannion and Williams fight over tax policy, bail reform and abortion in first debate

Democratic state Sen. John Mannion faced off against Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the state.

Adams probes

Who will be New York City’s next mayor? It just got a lot more complicated.

It’s still unclear whether Adams’ indictment will torpedo his political future, but it may shake up what had been a solidifying field of challengers.

Adams probes

Inside the alleged Adams straw donor event that launched Turkish ‘CEO Club’

City & State has uncovered more details about the Oct. 9, 2023 event. “Businessman-6” from the indictment claimed his co-conspirators needed to raise $25,000 to get the mayor to appear at the launch party.

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Asked about Trump’s sympathies, Adams said, ‘I welcome support from every American’

The New York City mayor and the former president have both indicated there are political motivations behind the federal indictment.

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Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns

The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.

Adams probes

Hochul warns New Yorkers’ confidence in Adams is ‘wavering’

The governor said she is giving the mayor an opportunity to restore confidence, while hinting she may remove him if he cannot meet her expectations.

Adams probes

Eric Adams allegedly abused the city’s matching funds program. A City Council member wants him to stop having access to it

No, the mayor didn’t steal $10 million from taxpayers, but his campaign allegedly got some illegal donations matched. The city Campaign Finance Board is assessing how to proceed.