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It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island
A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.
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One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice
The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo: The $5 million man
New financial disclosures show how much the governor will earn from his book on pandemic leadership.
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Will stop and frisk be a top campaign issue once again?
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Former Stringer staffers describe his demanding temperament
Two of them call it “Post-Traumatic Stringer Disorder.” Others say he’s no worse than a typical politician.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo contradicts his own harassment law
The governor’s definition of workplace sexual harassment differs from the one he signed into law.
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14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements
Six candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Fernando Cabrera in a Bronx district that faces unique housing challenges.
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Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair
Helen Hines is running for a third time against Rafael Salamanca, who enjoys hefty advantages.
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Why the Westchester County clerk race has gotten so heated
A young, Black Yonkers City Council member is challenging a 16-year white incumbent.
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What Shaun Donovan knows about housing
The former HUD secretary may not know what a home costs in Brooklyn, but he has a long, if sometimes controversial, record of tangible accomplishments on affordable housing.
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Mayoral candidates and their bad answers
The New York Times interviews that led to its endorsement of Kathryn Garcia for mayor of the City of New York revealed how off others in the race were on several responses to key questions.
New York State
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How Democrats could sabotage Stefanik in congressional redistricting
It will not be easy, but Democratic state lawmakers hold the North Country rep’s political future in their hands.
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Can the Barrons swap seats again in City Council District 42 in East New York?
Assembly Member Charles Barron is running for Inez’s seat, which he previously held, but he faces opponents with their own support.
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Race heats up to fill Corey Johnson’s council seat
Johnson’s former chief of staff, Erik Bottcher, has seen fundraising success since last year, consistently leading amongst candidates who aren’t incumbents and bringing in remarkable amounts of cash.
New York City
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Welcome to the Dianneverse
Dianne Morales is the mayoral field’s unapologetic progressive. It’s won her fierce and energetic supporters, but some doubt she can win over the city.
New York City
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New York inching towards reopening and Stefanik on the rise
Rounding up the week’s latest news.
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