Immigration
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NYC Council speaker gets ready for potential legal action over ICE on Rikers
The council voted Thursday to empower Speaker Adrienne Adams to sue Mayor Eric Adams and the Trump administration.
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District attorneys are fourth wheel in state budget throuple
Normally, it’s just three people in a room negotiating the budget. But the state’s district attorneys are heavily involved in the discussions over changes to the discovery law that are currently holding up the budget.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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A 'good job' in Jessica Ramos’ book? It ain’t one at a casino.
The mayoral hopeful unveils her economic plan, “One Good Job.”
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New York Young Republicans have a new leader
Stefano Forte is taking over for Gavin Wax, and he’s not backing away from intraparty fights.
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NYC Charter Revision Commission seriously considering election reforms
The commission convened by Mayor Eric Adams was initially set to focus on housing and land use, but this has since expanded.
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Tisch touts NYPD gang database as NYC council considers shutting it down
The police commissioner said the controversial database helped law enforcement indict 16 suspects for involvement in gang-related shootings.
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Eric Adams may be suing Trump but he’s actually still mad at Biden
The mayor’s administration is trying to get back $188 million in federal grants to help pay for asylum-seeker services.
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As Trump admin moves to claw back more federal grants, NYC pursuing ‘legal recourse’
Mayor Eric Adams, who has increasingly aligned himself with the Trump administration, is pursuing legal action against feds’ move to revoke asylum-seeker grants.
Health Care
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Mark Cuban to headline 32BJ annual conference
The influential billionaire shares 32BJ’s goal of reducing health care costs.
New York City
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Pro-housing PAC will spend at least $500k on City Council races
Twelve candidates, including half a dozen in competitive districts, have won the support of the Abundant New York PAC.
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Eric Adams has some nicknames for his many opponents
The mayor’s Inner Circle show rebuttal featured a bit of bullying.
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Josh Riley hauls in $759,000 in first quarter of 2025
The Endicott Democrat, who has not yet been challenged by the GOP, expects Republicans will run a candidate against him because they “put me on their top targets list.”
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Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions
The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul, proud leader of New York Democrats, doesn’t care that Eric Adams ditched the party line
The governor made a point of noting that she would “always run as a Democrat if anybody’s wondering.”
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Eric Adams’ survival strategy
The mayor throws a Hail Mary pass, and he does it with renewed swagger.
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Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message
In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.
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WFP on Andrew Cuomo in general elex: ‘Likelihood he earns the Party’s support is close to none.’
Campaign energy is shifting to the general election after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams said he’s running as an independent. The WFP could become a major player in November if they choose not to back the Democratic nominee.
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Eric Adams’ federal corruption charges dismissed
Federal Judge Dale E. Ho dropped the case with prejudice, meaning charges can’t be brought again in the future.
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Will Steve Cohen’s gambit to sidestep Jessica Ramos work?
After Ramos turned him down, Cohen turned to John Liu, whose district includes part of the casino project – but Joe Addabbo says it’s ‘Jessica Ramos’ issue.’
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