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Top Black electeds met to talk about crime, but they don’t have much to say yet
Rev. Al Sharpton brought some of New York’s leaders together for a closed door discussion.
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Latino politicians split on Hochul’s embattled chief judge pick
In a letter shared exclusively with City & State, more than 70 Latinx leaders explained their opposition to chief judge nominee Hector LaSalle.
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New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama
The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain.
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'New York has done its share,' Eric Adams says on migrant crisis
The mayor is making direct calls for action from the federal government to address the influx of asylum seekers, many of whom have landed in New York City.
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Hochul gambles on LaSalle, but the odds are stacked against her
The governor faces growing opposition over her controversial pick to be the next Court of Appeals chief judge.
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Senate Judiciary chair says prospects are dim for Hochul’s chief judge pick
State Sen. Brad Hoylman’s committee is tasked with reviewing the nominee and deciding whether to advance Hector LaSalle for a floor vote.
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Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
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Votes for Lee Zeldin outnumbered registered Republicans in most New York City Assembly districts
Diving into the numbers shows Republicans doubled their support in the governor’s race New York City by flipping Democrats and independents.
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What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
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New York political predictions for 2023
Will any incumbents lose? What’ll be the biggest issue in Albany? We asked the experts.
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‘It’s on life support.’ Hochul’s chief judge pick faces existential opposition
A growing number of Democrats have expressed publicly that they will vote against Hector LaSalle, possibly pressuring the governor to appeal to Republicans.
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NY Republicans really don’t want a raise – and they love landowners
During a special session on lawmaker pay, the GOP was loud and proud.
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To Brooklyn and back again – Mondaire Jones is moving to the 17th Congressional District
The outgoing Congress member may be setting himself for a political comeback.
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With asylum-seekers in the spotlight, mayor and council battle over city finances
New York City Council members responded with outrage over the mayor’s requests to fork over discretionary funding.
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Assembly committee hears evidence of Lester Chang’s residency
The newly elected Assembly member could be blocked from being seated over questions about his Brooklyn residency.
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After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?
The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed
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New York lawmakers most likely giving themselves a raise this week
The $20,000 salary bump would come with rules limiting how much money lawmakers can make with their side hustles.
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The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session
It’s a majority-Republican first-term class. One of them chose a military helicopter for a Patronus, and they believe in free will over fate.
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