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Celebrating the Labor Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in labor.
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The people who could overhaul New York’s elections
Commissioners on the Public Campaign Finance Committee come from varied backgrounds and political patrons.
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Poll: Should New York have public financing of campaigns?
And should the state eliminate fusion voting?
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Running for Congress is getting a lot riskier for state lawmakers
If they lose, they’ll be out of a job, thanks to the new primary date.
New York City
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Why the four jails to replace Rikers Island are likely to get done
There are critics on all sides. But even the group planning to sue isn’t optimistic.
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What Cuomo’s earlier primary date proposal would mean
Progressives might be excited by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to bump up presidential primary voting from late April to February, but there’s a catch: Cuomo also wants to move legislative primaries, which could harm some insurgent candidates.
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Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
New York City
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School safety answers for the first day of school
What NYC is doing – and not doing – to keep students safe.
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Cuomo’s aisle-crossing hires
Gov. Andrew Cuomo just hired Beth Garvey, a former top aide and counsel to the state Senate Republicans. Garvey is the latest in a string of former Republican staffers who have worked in the Cuomo administration.
New York City
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Celebrating the Brooklyn Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in Brooklyn.
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Everyone wants to be the next AOC. And that’s the problem.
Why a flood of Democratic congressional challengers could help entrenched incumbents.
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Don’t panic about those tornado sightings
It’s probably not the climate; it’s just Instagram.
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Everybody just has a great time at the State Fair
Elected leaders do their best to show how much fun they had.
New York City
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Is eliminating gifted programs a good idea?
Experts weigh in on the proposal to reduce segregation in public schools.
Bill de Blasio
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Kristen Gillibrand exits presidential race
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ended her presidential campaign Wednesday evening after failing to qualify for the upcoming televised Democratic debate.
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