New York City
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21 in ’21, others, blast Eric Adams’ support for male speaker candidate
As the City Council speaker race reaches its final leg, some lament the lack of a female finalist.
New York City
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Original community plan proposed in last ditch effort to save NYC’s East River Park
With a restraining order against the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project overruled, demolition is proceeding.
Campaign Confidential
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Amid tension in the Brooklyn Dems, James sides with Bichotte Hermelyn
Brooklyn is the center of the race for governor, and Tish is picking a lane.
Politics
Politics
Jim Malatras keeping his job – for now
The embattled SUNY chancellor has important allies as he resists calls to resign over his involvement in alleged nefariousness by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York City
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De Blasio touts community policing and ThriveNYC as successes
Both highly criticized efforts were mentioned during an interview as the term-limited New York City Mayor prepares to depart office at the end of the year.
Health Care
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County officials call on Hochul to support increased wages for home care workers
40 offices for the aging across the state sent a letter to Gov. Hochul asking she help pass the Fair Pay for Home Care Act
Campaigns & Elections
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Francisco Moya’s making moves in the NYC Council speaker race
A top tier has emerged in the contest, and phones are ringing off the hook.
Politics
Politics
Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll
Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.
Politics
Politics
Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat
Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.
New York State
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With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math
The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.
New York City
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Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?
New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.
Politics
Congeniality wins out at NYC Council Speaker race debate
Council Member Diana Ayala pushed aside political niceties in favor of compliments at a candidates forum Thursday, reminding all what it takes to do the job – earning trust.
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2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
Politics
Politics
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The probe was made public on Thursday through the release of a state contract.
Campaigns & Elections
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2021 New York state general election results
Republicans made some significant gains across the state, and statewide ballot proposals failed.
Politics
Politics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor
The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Politics
How Andrew Cuomo could help Tom Suozzi become governor
The Long Island Democrat could gain an edge in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary by mobilizing supporters of the state’s fallen top executive.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo accusers celebrate release of Karen Hinton’s memoir
Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan attended a party Wednesday night to mark the book launch.
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