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The protest primary
The movement against racism and police brutality has reshaped the electoral landscape.
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3 candidates of color who could topple longtime white incumbents
These young insurgents are poised to become – no, really, we swear – the next AOC.
New York State
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How state lawmakers seized the moment
After months on the sidelines the Legislature snapped into action. Here’s how the bills got passed.
New York State
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The balancing act in reopening New York’s economy
Officials have been weighing public health imperatives with jobs and business activity.
Politics
Challengers blast Vance’s push to jail looters
Five Manhattan DA candidates criticize the incumbent’s ‘latest harmful political stunt.’
Criminal Justice
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Activists and civil rights leaders on how to reform policing
Activists weigh in on the policies they want to see enacted in the wake of protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
NYPD
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What the NYPD patrol guide says about use of force
During the protests, New York City Police Department officers have not been following their own guidelines.
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Is police money the new real estate money?
There are more and more sources of campaign cash that are frowned upon for progressive candidates.
New York City
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Protests continue to rock New York and lawmakers respond
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Is Rep. Eliot Engel the next Joe Crowley?
The Bronx, Westchester congressman looks vulnerable to progressive primary challenger Jamaal Bowman.
New York State
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What would a National Guard deployment look like in New York?
What happens when the military is deployed to quell unrest?
New York City
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The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
New York City
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Even black lawmakers get pepper-sprayed
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson discuss their trauma-inducing experiences at a peaceful protest.
Bill de Blasio
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Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?
The NYC mayor isn’t going to resign – but the last week will hurt his legacy.
New York City
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Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
The average New Yorker may not know anything about unions representing NYPD officers, but they are arguably as responsible for the current state of New York City policing as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
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A fight for the progressive soul of Western Queens
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani compete over the same platform in Astoria.
Andrew Cuomo
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Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
Andrew Cuomo
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