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Why experts say resuming indoor dining in NYC is a bad idea
New variants could reverse the state’s progress against the pandemic if restrictions are lifted too quickly.
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Are NYC comptroller candidates really running for mayor?
If you want to set yourself up, you’ve got to win this race first.
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These mayoral candidates have the city’s attention
They’re not in City Hall yet, but they already wield immense political power.
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Racial disparities in vaccinations and Cuomo sidelines health experts
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Gale Brewer requests revote after losing an endorsement to City Council challenger
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club endorsed Sara Lind over the Manhattan borough president.
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New Yorkers will wait longer to conduct instant runoff
James Gennaro won a majority of first-place votes in New York City Council District 24. Here’s what happens next.
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Democratic activist enters Staten Island’s borough president race
Lorie Honor, a veteran of former Rep. Max Rose’s 2018 campaign, would be the borough’s first woman borough president.
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New York can’t get rich quick with GameStop
The state’s retirement funds may own a ton of shares, but it doesn’t actively trade them.
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What the repeal of walking while trans ban means for LGBTQ rights
Activists say a new era of equal rights is beginning in New York.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo’s New Year’s blues
Political setbacks, a new president and expiring emergency powers present new challenges to the governor.
New York City
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Bombshell AG report on COVID-19 deaths and the State of the City
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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De Blasio’s final State of the City, by the numbers
The mayor’s 28-minute video reflected his lame duck status.
Donald Trump
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Will Trump ever leave Staten Island?
The borough’s GOP has been Trumpified. Will it keep moving right after his presidency?
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What does New York City’s mayor do?
Sure, it’s an important job, but will there still be time for naps?
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Queens contest offers the first test of ranked-choice voting
Organizers have been engaging in robust education campaigns to make sure voters are ready.
Transportation
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Why are the NYC subways still closed overnight?
Calls to reopen the subways for 24/7 service are growing after nearly a year of closures.
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NYC Council candidates seek to cancel petitioning because of COVID-19
Nearly 100 candidates signed a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Labor
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A who’s who of the elected officials at the Hunts Point strike
The strike at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the South Bronx brought out a lot of political star power.
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