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Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
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Eric Adams is on Signal
Government officials have come under heat for using the app, which can flout record-keeping laws.
New York City
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Will the City Council approve a Harlem development over the wishes of the socialist local member?
Kristin Richardson Jordan’s opposition to One45 pits her against Rev. Al Sharpton – and maybe other council members.
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What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
New York State
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Sheldon Silver’s legacy as one of the most notorious “three men in a room”
Silver’s 2015 corruption trial marked the beginning of a cultural shift in Albany that took down his younger counterpart, Andrew Cuomo.
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State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator
Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.
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The voice of the once-powerful New York GOP continues to fade
Assembly lawmakers limited debate speaking time, further restricting Republican opportunity for obstruction.
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Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver dead at 77
He was known for his political savvy, but resigned as speaker amid corruption scandal.
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Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong
The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.
New York City
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What was behind Eric Adams’ first veto?
How the mayor took stiffer fines for violating zoning regulations on joint-living-work-quarters for artists off the table
New York City
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New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
New York State
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Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
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Is there still a universe where Tom Suozzi stands a chance against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 primary?
The Long Island moderate is struggling to match the incumbent’s endorsements, poll numbers and campaign war chest.
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Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
New York City
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What’s next for Bill de Blasio?
It’s pretty much time that the former New York City mayor update his LinkedIn page.
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The people making money off ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Attorneys, PR pros and others have gotten more than $2 million in payments from his campaign account in recent months.
Budget
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget
The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.
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Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?
Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.
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