Campaign Confidential
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Carlina Rivera’s time to recapture speaker momentum
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?
The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s election-related ballot questions are stirring up some debate
Voters will decide whether to change the redistricting process again and whether to allow people to register to vote on Election Day among other questions.
New York City
Politics
CCRB recommends discipline for cops at Black Lives Matter protests
New York City’s police watchdog has so far recommended disciplinary action for 65 officers accused of misconduct during last summer’s protests.
News & Politics
Politics
Tributes honor Colin Powell following retired general’s death
He was seen as an inspiration and “trailblazer” to many in New York’s political world.
Politics
Politics
Hochul sitting pretty in polling and Rikers inmates transferred
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD sex crimes division is still understaffed, council member says
Helen Rosenthal on what’s lacking within the unit where change is needed.
Campaigns & Elections
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Could Keith Powers be the consensus speaker candidate?
No one is really against him, but it’s not clear who will be his champion.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes
Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.
Politics
Politics
Hochul’s first 45 days and de Blasio scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon
The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.
New York State
Politics
Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?
During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.
Politics
Politics
Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs
The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again
The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Why de Blasio will run for governor … and why he won’t
What’s on the mayor’s mind as he plans his next move
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?
The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.
Campaigns & Elections
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Jay Jacobs backs Hochul after giving Cuomo a “heads-up”
The state Democratic Party chair throws his support behind the governor to discourage primary challengers.
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