Campaign Confidential
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The game-changing endorsements of the primaries
These supporters weren’t just a name on a list.
Campaigns & Elections
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A historic 6 Asian American candidates win in City Council primaries
The nominees may bring New York City Council closer than ever to proportionate demographic representation.
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New York City’s most surprising primary results
The unexpected winners, from Brad Lander to Vito Fossella.
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What happened to to-go alcohol and how it could come back
Bills to extend the pandemic accommodation haven’t passed.
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Eric Adams declared winner in New York City mayoral race
Kathryn Garcia failed to catch up in the ranked-choice tallies.
New York State
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Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation
Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.
Education
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Can NYC’s summer school program help make up for a pandemic year?
High demand and a rushed rollout have left some teachers and organizations feeling unprepared for an influx of kids to summer programming.
New York State
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Battery Park City residents rebel against Cuomo’s planned memorial
Residents of Battery Park City are rebelling against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his plans to convert a slice of Rockefeller Park into a memorial to essential workers and the sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Preliminary instant runoff errors at the NYC BOE
The board withdrew initial projections that showed Eric Adams with a much smaller lead over Kathryn Garcia.
Politics
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky is running for Nassau County district attorney
An upcoming election for Nassau County district attorney is not just about finding a replacement for it will also test whether Republicans can roll back Democratic gains on Long Island by painting Democrats as soft on crime.
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Malliotakis’ silence has SI GOP mad
After spending more than a decade out of politics, former Staten Island Rep. Vito Fossella made what could be a decisive comeback Tuesday in Staten Island politics.
Politics
Staten Island GOP BP primary: A Trump, Fossella and Malliotakis saga
After spending more than a decade out of politics, former Staten Island Rep. Vito Fossella made what could be a decisive comeback Tuesday in Staten Island politics.
Politics
What do NYC district attorneys do?
Preliminary results from the packed primary race for Manhattan district attorney have indicated that former state Chief Deputy Attorney General Alvin Bragg is the likely winner.
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The New York City primaries and upstate shake-ups
Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo practically declared “mission accomplished” with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How practical socialism helped India Walton win
Hard work and an emphasis on local issues means Buffalo could have its first female mayor.
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