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Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?
The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.
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Jay Jacobs backs Hochul after giving Cuomo a “heads-up”
The state Democratic Party chair throws his support behind the governor to discourage primary challengers.
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The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
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Politics
Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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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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Politics
These NY politicos lost their elections and then ended up with some pretty fancy jobs
You win some, you lose some, you get appointed to some.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Socialist Alana Sivin plans to challenge Brian Kavanagh for state Senate
She’s one of many progressive challengers expected in the 2022 cycle.
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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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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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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
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State health commissioner to step down
Howard Zucker will remain in his role until a replacement is named, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.
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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.
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State inspector general resigns
Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation
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