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Exclusive: Inez won’t run, as Barrons back young ally to succeed them in the Assembly

Keron Alleyne is running for District 60 covering East New York and Starrett City in Brooklyn with the political power couple’s support.

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Brooklyn could decide the 2022 Democratic primary for governor

The borough is even more important than usual as Jumaane Williams gets ready to take on Kathy Hochul again.

New York State

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Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH

The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.

News & Politics

Politics

Letitia James and the great non-campaign, campaign speech

The state attorney general won’t say if she’s running for governor, but a speech to business leaders sure sounded like she might

Politics

Politics

The rise of Latinos in the New York City Council

New members bring the council more in line with the city’s population.

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Politics

Hochul says she is open to decriminalizing sex work

Advocates for two competing bills are vying for the new governor’s attention on the controversial issue.

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Politics

Food delivery workers won new protections in New York City. Can the state keep up?

The historic legislation guaranteed ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers minimum pay, but statewide reforms are harder to come by.

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NYC progressives fundraise for India Walton

Three upcoming events aim to help the Buffalo Democratic mayoral candidate build up her warchest.

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Breaking News Politics

State health commissioner to step down

Howard Zucker will remain in his role until a replacement is named, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.

Politics

Politics

So, about that Cuomo impeachment report

New York Assembly members are in the dark about exactly when the public will get to review their chamber’s investigation – or lack thereof.

New York State

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State inspector general resigns

Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation

New York State

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Backlash grows over Hochul DFS nominee

Some progressives say Adrienne Harris is too cozy with the industries she would oversee as superintendent of the Department of Financial Services.

New York City

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DOC pushes improvement plan as Rikers gets worse

As the jail is set to close by 2027, efforts are underway to address living and working conditions at the struggling, understaffed facility.