New York City
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New York City elects its first trans district leaders
Melissa Sklarz and Emilia Decaudin made history in Queens.
New York State
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Meet the insurgents who are likely future Assembly members
Seven progressive challengers have toppled longtime Democratic incumbents.
New York State
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State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections
Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.
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.
Politics
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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