New York City
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Accusation of sexual harassment against Stringer throws mayoral left lane into disarray
Jean Kim, a lobbyist and former volunteer on Stringer’s unsuccessful 2001 campaign for New York City public advocate, alleged that he subjected her to sexual harassment and abuse.
New York State
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State legislative Dems say goodbye to more of the governor’s directives
You don’t have to worry about “Cuomo chips” anymore.
New York City
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Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13
Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that he won’t be seeking reelection.
Campaigns & Elections
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Will New York comptroller candidates use the job to run mayor?
Career politician David Weprin wants to know.
Politics
Could Ari Kagan finally win an election?
The council staffer has run before, but this time he faces scandal-plagued candidates in the New York City Council District 47 field.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams has been waiting for this
The Brooklyn borough president has spent his career serving the city – and making controversial moves along the way.
New York State
Politics
New York to lose one congressional seat
But the state only needed 89 more people to fill out the census to keep all 27 of its House seats.
New York City
Politics
Competitive Central Brooklyn Council Race Splits City's Left
Nine Democratic candidates are running to replace Councilmember Laurie Cumbo.
New York City
Politics
Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election
Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.
New York City
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The race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution
Six democrats are vying to replace Councilmember Costa Constantinides.
New York City
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First-time candidates and government veterans face off for New York’s UES
High-profile endorsements and impressive fundraising numbers are split in this close race for the City Council District 5.
New York City
Politics
A guilty verdict in Chauvin trial and Cuomo impeachment probe continues
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
NY Legislature moves to make COVID-19 workplace rules permanent
Just when the Heroes Act takes effect depends on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Campaigns & Elections
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Is Staten Island ready to be represented by a progressive?
Brittany Ramos DeBarros certainly thinks so, after gaining more than 1,000 donors in the first two months of her congressional campaign.
Campaigns & Elections
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More than 400 Asian New Yorkers sign letter opposing Yang
Progressive activists oppose his platform on policing, housing and Israel-Palestine relations.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s woes keep piling on
Sexual misconduct, undercounted nursing home deaths, COVID-19 vaccines and tests – and a certain book he wrote.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Chauvin guilty on all counts
New York lawmakers react after a jury convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murdering George Floyd.
New York State
Politics