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New Yorkers clash over proposal to abolish gifted school programs
Critics say the plan would “ruin so many lives.”
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Takeaways from de Blasio’s CNN town hall
There was no viral moment, but the quixotic campaign continues.
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Pantaleo fired, public financing and a pizzeria saved
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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David Koch’s influence in New York politics
The local impact from one of the state Republicans’ top funders.
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State Sen. Brian Benjamin considering NYC comptroller run
The Harlem lawmaker may join an increasingly crowded 2021 race.
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Eric Adams: Hakeem Jeffries is not my rival
The borough president called it an ‘idiotic belief’ that the two Brooklyn politicians can’t get along.
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State Sen. Kevin Parker draws a challenger
Brooklyn Democratic District Leader Josue Pierre is running against state Sen. Kevin Parker, City & State has learned. While Pierre faces an uphill battle, he hopes to catch the progressive wave that powered a number of upsets in the last election cycle.
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Will the House condemn Trump’s comments on 'disloyal' Jews?
A resolution was introduced to condemn Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments regarding Israel, but its backers from New York have no such plans for Trump.
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Contest: When will de Blasio and Gillibrand drop out?
Both New Yorkers are underperforming in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Commission on public financing and fusion voting to meet
The commission that could determine the fate of the WFP and Conservative Party has its first meeting on Wednesday.
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The 1619 Project shines a light on New York’s troublesome past
New Yorkers, like many residents of liberal-leaning Northern states, tend to forget that their home’s history has been defined by racism and slavery. But The 1619 Project serves as a much-needed reminder.
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Nike scores licensing agreement to use coveted NYC logos
The deal may be a slam dunk, but local vendors have often been sued for using city icons.
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Pantaleo fired from NYPD five years after Garner’s death
De Blasio: ‘Today we have finally seen justice done.’
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It’s not just cyclists getting killed on NYC’s streets
Mapping traffic-related fatalities in the five boroughs.
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New York politicians love using personal emails
An increasing number of high-profile New York politicians have been caught using their personal email address for – and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is just the latest, but here’s why it draws criticism.
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Bill de Blasio’s friendly relations with the ultra-Orthodox
In a desperate attempt to drum up donations for his floundering presidential campaign New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sought help from Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Here’s why they might be inclined to help him out.
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Carranza is not backing down from integration talk and tactics
The NYC schools chancellor kicks off a new school year by defending his approach.
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Ninth cop suicide generates fury toward ThriveNYC
News broke that the organization cancelled an event for cops the same day an officer took his own life.
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