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NY lawmakers ask House GOP not to block AI regulations

New York has regulated AI companies when Congress has failed to do so – but House Republicans hope to put a stop to that.

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Freeze the rally

A lefty tenant rally was moved from the storied Abyssinian Baptist Church at the last minute.

Health Care

Poll finds majority support for Medical Aid in Dying Act

Although the Catholic Church opposes the bill, the new poll found that 65% of Catholic New Yorkers believe terminally ill patients should be able to end their lives with a doctor’s help.

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Whitney Tilson is running on education, and he’s claiming the pro-charter lane in the mayoral race

The former hedge fund manager plans to put half a million dollars into paid media on his education platform, which includes expanding charter schools.

Rikers Island

Updated

A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island

The jails system will be turned over to federal control.

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Don’t expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams

“You are simply wrong,” Mayor Eric Adams told Comptroller Brad Lander in a letter, after Lander suggested the mayor is compromised and should recuse himself from future decision-making.

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Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates

The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.

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Albany Agenda

Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants

In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.

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Here are the big dates to watch ahead of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Candidates are on TV. Normal people are starting to care about the mayor’s race. It’s officially primary season.

Budget

Fierce debate over standards for religious schools prompted last-minute budget delays

The state Senate and Assembly were split over whether to relax educational standards for yeshivas and other private schools.

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NYC mayoral candidates voted for the state budget this year

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and state Sens. Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie have each voted against state budget bills before, but not in this mayoral election year.

News & Politics

It’s (finally) budget time

Lawmakers finished passing the state budget on Thursday night, over a month after it was due.

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Brooklyn County machine backs candidate against Lincoln Restler

Sabrina Gates snagged a spot on the Democratic primary ballot at the last minute to challenge the lefty reformer who represents North Brooklyn.

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Alvin Bragg’s campaign touts poll showing most New Yorkers are concerned about crime, but don’t blame him

The poll commissioned by the Manhattan district attorney’s campaign put him far ahead of his Democratic primary opponent.