New York City
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What will outgoing New York City Council members do after 2021?
We asked the term-limited council members about their plans.
New York City
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Trump threatens to send federal agents to NYC
The city and state have already threatened legal action should agents be deployed to the city.
New York State
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Andrew Cuomo, the ambassador
A trip to Georgia reveals a more contemplative governor on New York’s coronavirus response.
New York State
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NY’s Indigenous rights bolstered by Supreme Court ruling
The state may be forced to contend with broader land rights and sovereignty for Native American tribes.
New York State
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State Legislature meets to act on coronavirus-related bills
State budget talks remain on hold until the federal government acts on the next stimulus bill.
New York City
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Police decry reforms and the coronavirus spreads among young people
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
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New York City gets its own reopening guidelines for Monday
Indoor dining and other activities still won’t be allowed when Phase 4 begins.
Politics
Suburban NY backs Black congressional candidates
Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Jackie Gordon could win in largely white districts.
Campaigns & Elections
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Shaun Donovan outraises rest of NYC mayoral field combined
Coronavirus limits fundraising for citywide offices
Andrew Cuomo
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AOC vs. Andrew Cuomo
The de facto leaders of the progressive and centrist Democrats clashed again and again.
New York City
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Mutual aid networks deliver groceries with a side of social change
Neighbors organized to help those impacted by COVID-19 and the recession.
Campaigns & Elections
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Democratic momentum building in Western New York
Assembly Member Sean Ryan, seeking to flip Buffalo-area state Senate seat, enjoys fundraising advantage.
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Who's driving the Black Lives Matter discussion?
Democratic and Republican elected officials are driving the Black Lives Matter discussion online.
New York City
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Trump must hand over tax records and Tish James recommends police reforms
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
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How should New York reopen schools?
Experts say more federal funding will be needed to implement any plans to open schools safely.
New York City
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Herd immunity might exist in some NYC neighborhoods
Hardest-hit areas could have some protection in a future COVID-19 wave.
Donald Trump
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Supreme Court tells Trump to turn over his taxes
New York is just one step closer to seeing President Donald Trump’s personal finances.
Campaigns & Elections
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The growing Queens South Asian political movement
New York City has never elected a South Asian American candidate. That could change this year.
Campaigns & Elections
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When to expect the Board of Elections to count absentee ballots
Assembly districts are among the first to get counted.
NYPD
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