NYPD
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NYPD sex crimes division is still understaffed, council member says
Helen Rosenthal on what’s lacking within the unit where change is needed.
Campaigns & Elections
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Could Keith Powers be the consensus speaker candidate?
No one is really against him, but it’s not clear who will be his champion.
New York State
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes
Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.
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Politics
Hochul’s first 45 days and de Blasio scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
New York State
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon
The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.
New York State
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Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?
During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.
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Politics
Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs
The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.
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Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again
The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.
Bill de Blasio
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Why de Blasio will run for governor … and why he won’t
What’s on the mayor’s mind as he plans his next move
Campaign Confidential
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Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?
The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.
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Jay Jacobs backs Hochul after giving Cuomo a “heads-up”
The state Democratic Party chair throws his support behind the governor to discourage primary challengers.
Campaigns & Elections
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The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
Politics
Politics
Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
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Exclusive: Inez won’t run, as Barrons back young ally to succeed them in the Assembly
Keron Alleyne is running for District 60 covering East New York and Starrett City in Brooklyn with the political power couple’s support.
Politics
Politics
These NY politicos lost their elections and then ended up with some pretty fancy jobs
You win some, you lose some, you get appointed to some.
Campaigns & Elections
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Brooklyn could decide the 2022 Democratic primary for governor
The borough is even more important than usual as Jumaane Williams gets ready to take on Kathy Hochul again.
New York State
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Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH
The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.
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