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Out and about with NYC’s mayoral hopefuls on the first day of early voting
Some euphoric, some stressed.
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Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints
Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”
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A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate
There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.
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The anti-IDC state senators: Where are they now?
Seven state senators defeated former members of the IDC in primary elections. Six are still in office.
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
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A city bids farewell to Charles Rangel
The former Congress member lay in state at City Hall on Thursday.
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
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Stefanik laces into Hochul over immigration in preview of 2026 race
“We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who would like to be that governor.
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All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate
Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.
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PPL touts high customer satisfaction amid turbulent home care transition
The company tasked with administering CDPAP conducted a survey which found that tens of thousands of consumers and home aides are happy with Public Partnerships LLC.
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Where do the 2025 mayoral candidates stand on minimum wage?
The mayor doesn’t control minimum wage, but candidates do have strong opinions.
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The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents
The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.
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City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member
The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.
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The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council
Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again
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Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux
As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.
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Iwen Chu files to run for office again
The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.
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State leaders’ response to federal funding cuts: Blame Republicans
If the Senate passes the GOP federal budget bill, millions of New Yorkers will lose access to Medicaid coverage and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races
The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.
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