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Rep. Elise Stefanik raises over $3 million, more than AOC
Being President Trump’s attack dog pays off, but her opponent pulled in $2 million.
New York City
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How ranked-choice voting will work in New York City
What you need to know about the complicated new system.
Donald Trump
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Can only a New Yorker like Bloomberg handle Trump’s bullying?
The former mayor’s campaign had a sharp rebuke for the president.
Criminal Justice
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Political extremists have found a home on this GOP-backed Facebook group
Far-right comments crop up among the 160,000 members of Repeal Bail Reform.
New York City
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Ruben Diaz Jr.’s out of NYC mayoral race, but Chris Jacobs is in the race for Congress
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
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Developers won’t like Scott Stringer’s new housing plan
The New York City comptroller wants to require affordable units in all new developments and eliminate 421a.
New York State
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Cynthia Nixon’s campaign has yet to file January disclosure
The actress’ campaign is also $18,000 in debt.
New York City
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Why have anti-Semitic hate crimes risen in New York?
Political polarization exacerbated by social media may be to blame, experts say.
Education
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Richard Carranza’s rough new year
New York City schools have been making news for the wrong reasons.
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Shaun Donovan to mount long-rumored mayoral run, sources say
The veteran of the Obama and Bloomberg administrations is now expected to enter the race.
New York City
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Who are the most responsive New York City Council members?
Leaders of the council’s census task force didn’t respond to a question on how to be counted.
New York City
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What happens now with the New York City Council union
Organizers hit a milestone on Monday, but they still have a long road ahead.
Politics
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.
New York City
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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.
New York City
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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.
New York City
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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.
New York City
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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.
New York State
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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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