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Redistricting rejections and prisoner protests
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
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Schumer endorsed for reelection by like, every labor union
The U.S. Senate Majority Leader also has a substantial warchest, as a primary from AOC seems increasingly unlikely
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Suozzi demands AG investigation into Hochul’s travel habits
The Congress member argues that the governor is flouting her own calls for improved ethics
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Urgency to improve Rikers conditions grows as inmate hunger strike enters Day 6
Advocates on Thursday demanded Mayor Eric Adams step in to improve conditions at a rally outside the jail complex.
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NYPD Detectives’ Union joins fight against Alvin Bragg
The Manhattan district attorney is the target of ongoing attacks by criminal justice reactionaries.
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Adams’ real estate ties called into question after Bronx fire
The mayor’s relationship to the burned building’s landlord, along with his ‘close the door’ directive in the wake of the tragedy, are raising eyebrows.
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De-De-Blasifying the city’s highways
DOT says signs with former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s name will be changed by the end of the month – a lot longer than it took to change signage when Kathy Hochul became governor.
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Eric Adams’ transition committee has brought in nearly $2 million
The mayor has until April 30 to spend it on an inauguration ceremony – or give the money back.
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What does the female City Council majority want to do for women?
The New York City Council’s first female majority wants to bring more attention to issues including maternal health and family care.
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COIB let other mayors hire family members. Will it give Eric Adams permission?
Previous waivers grant some insight, but there could be a key difference with Bernard Adams, if he’s getting paid.
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An oxymoronic Albany debut for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman
The mandate scofflaw starred at a law-and-order rally hosted by Republican state lawmakers.
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Assembly Member Diana Richardson named Brooklyn deputy borough president
Borough President Antonio Reynoso chose a fellow progressive, which will create an open legislative seat.
Education
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Pace University navigates COVID-19, clinches national contest and looks to future
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the school across from City Hall in Lower Manhattan won the 18th annual national College Fed Challenge and enrolled its largest incoming class of first-year students.
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How Adrienne Adams became the speaker
The compromise candidate’s win came after Mayor Eric Adams picked someone else.
Campaigns & Elections
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Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?
Show Up, Turn Out, launched a campaign to encourage Black New Yorkers to vote in the election and the result they say was a big bump in voter turnout.
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Adrienne Adams, Eric Adams and Hochul in the first week of 2022
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Can Eric Adams really hire his brother?
Bernard Adams wouldn’t be the first family member of a mayor to work in their administration.
Healthcare
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New state data shows exactly how many people are hospitalized because of COVID-19
A majority of hospital patients who test positive for the coronavirus do not need treatment for the virus.
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