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Elizabeth Crowley raises over $500,000 in campaign for state Senate
She more than tripled the haul of her socialist competitor, Kristen Gonzalez.
New York City
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De Blasio returns to City Hall to call for new COVID-19 strategy
The former mayor’s campaign events took him to City Hall Park for his second press conference this week.
News & Politics
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Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Politics
Politics
Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
Heard Around Town
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Maloney opens Upper West Side campaign office – across the street from Nadler’s
The two incumbents, who are now opponents, are facing off on West 72nd Street.
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Frank Carone, Eric Adams’ chief of staff, visiting Israel with NYC delegation
It’s the third international trip this year for the mayor’s aide.
New York City
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Rivera, Niou, Goldman form top tier in new 10th Congressional District poll
De Blasio near last and more than a quarter of likely voters are undecided, according to Data for Progress.
News & Politics
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Eric Adams said he has only been to his ‘secret’ office four times
Adams downplayed a report released Wednesday revealing he has another office in a high-rise building just blocks from City Hall.
New York State
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New York’s new ethics agency is still taking shape
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be tasked with policing public officials. But lawmakers are still the ones appointing them.
Heard Around Town
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NYC sues illegal Airbnb operator, in first case arising from 2018 data sharing law
“We’ll see you in court,” Adams said, teasing more lawsuits to come.
Gun Control
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Carl Paladino attacks gun ban on private property in lawsuit against New York’s concealed carry law
Paladino, a Republican candidate for Congress, filed a federal lawsuit against the newly enacted law on Monday.
New York State
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New York’s top judge to step down
Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, said she would resign at the end of August.
Heard Around Town
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney raises $850,000 in three months in race for NY-17
Progressive challenger state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will be at a huge financial disadvantage but has proven before she can beat a moneyed incumbent.
Eric Adams
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Who can actually get a gun in New York City?
The New York City Police Department will be forced to change their strict gun permitting standards to adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s determination that the state’s rules for concealed carry licenses are unconstitutional.
Politics
Politics
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s time as Brooklyn Democratic leader may be nearing its end
Facing a legacy of division, the history-making Assembly member hasn’t said whether she will seek another term in September.
News & Politics
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New York’s true two-person race for governor
The WFP has replaced Jumaane Williams with Gov. Kathy Hochul on the ballot, removing the last true third party candidate from the November election
Heard Around Town
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Pat Ryan runs an abortion ad, hoping to make reproductive rights a focus in the NY-19 special election
Marc Molinaro, a Republican, faced this before in his 2018 gubernatorial run against Andrew Cuomo.
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Jerry Nadler endorsed by 1199SEIU in competitive race against Carolyn Maloney
The backing of the powerful healthcare workers’ union further solidifies Nadler as the progressive pick in the race.
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