New York City
Politics
Andy King suspended from City Council for ethics violations
Twelve members voted for him to be expelled instead.
New York City
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Andy King faces penalties and an about-face on public campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Bill de Blasio
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Joe Borelli fights for the silent minority in public advocate debate
New York City Councilman Joe Borelli, the Republican nominee for public advocate, showed in Tuesday night’s debate with incumbent Jumaane Williams that he is fighting for New Yorkers “who aren't out there protesting” – the silent minority of conservatives in his city.
New York City
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Unprecedented suspension from New York City Council likely for Andy King
The Bronx Democrat is accused of harassing and retaliating against staffers.
New York City
Politics
Who might contend to be Herroner in 2021?
New York City has never had a female mayor. Will that change?
New York State
Politics
Who’s running for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat
Three Democrats are already in the race, which may draw Republican attention too.
New York State
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The WFP won. That’s why it could go extinct.
Working Families was founded by outsiders to make New York more progressive. Now that progressivism is mainstream, what’s left?
New York State
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The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting
The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting would affect the NYC 2021 mayoral race
Candidates might be incentivized to reach beyond their base.
Politics
The votes against NYC’s new jails
The City Council has a plan to close Rikers. These 14 voted no.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s tax documents show major discrepancies
The president’s company inflated profit expectations in documents filed to loan lenders – but lowered numbers in documents filed to NYC tax authorities.
New York City
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Ritchie Torres outraises the field in South Bronx congressional race
Mark-Viverito receiving real estate-adjacent money.
New York City
Politics
Photos: 2019 Health Innovation Summit
Experts diagnose the progress of health care in New York.
Donald Trump
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All the times Michael Bloomberg has considered running for president
The former New York City mayor has been deliberating for more than a decade.
New York City
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How Rudolph Giuliani became New York City’s mayor
He saw a city desperate for change and exploited its fears.
New York State
Politics
Rampage leaves four homeless men dead and Nita Lowey to retire
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
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