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Brooklyn Democrats back Darma Diaz to replace Espinal on New York City Council
The special election will be an early test for the new Brooklyn boss, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.
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Who are the New York City Council’s most prolific lawmakers?
Some lawmakers pass lots of bills, some at least try and some don’t bother.
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NYC prepares for ‘inevitable’ coronavirus contamination
Here’s how the city plans to tackle this deadly new virus.
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Ruben Diaz Jr’s departure reshapes 2021 NYC mayoral field
It could help Eric Adams, but it could also entice more candidates to run.
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City Hall staffers to ask for union recognition
Just a few short months after launching their union bid, staffers are hoping to have Speaker Corey Johnson formally recognize them.
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What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?
Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.
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State Sen. Chris Jacobs is the GOP’s pick to replace Collins
There’s still a special election, but the odds are in Jacobs’ favor.
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The Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
Ranking the council’s most effective members with cold, hard math.
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How we calculated the Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
A detailed explanation of our analysis.
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Who’s facing a 2020 primary challenge in the state Legislature?
Progressives are targeting several longtime Democratic lawmakers.
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2020 Corey Johnson wouldn't take money from 2009 Corey Johnson
The NYC Council speaker and mayoral candidate pledged not to take donations from real estate developers, like his former employers.
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“Go back to Iowa” could fit Adams’ mayoral strategy
Progressive transplants have other candidates, so the Brooklyn borough president is looking elsewhere for votes.
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Cuomo’s proposal to divert Cy Vance’s money for discovery reform
New funding to help district attorneys comply with discovery reforms would come at the expense of the Manhattan district attorney.
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Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?
Gov. Andrew adopted his critics’ cause on health care, education and bail while building his progressive brand.
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Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers
The governor expects to close the $6.1 billion deficit without tax hikes.
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Will New York go down for the count?
Forget protesting. The best way to foil Trump might just be filling out the census.
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