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Gillibrand, de Blasio come out swinging in second debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tried to stick out in a crowded field during the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates on Wednesday, clashing with out-of-state rivals and each other.
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Manhattan could elect the next leftist district attorney
Even though it’s still two years away, the 2021 Manhattan district attorney race is already getting started. Since June, two challengers, presenting themselves as progressives who will transform the office, have launched campaigns to unseat Cyrus Vance Jr.
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What NYC charter amendments didn’t make it on the ballot?
Major changes like comprehensive planning and democracy vouchers were passed over.
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O’Neill: Pantaleo verdict coming in August
The police commissioner also slammed the new criminal justice laws.
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Could Cabán still beat Katz?
The Democratic campaigns for Queens district attorney are back in court today to litigate the fate of more than 100 affidavit ballots. Here are the three main questions that could determine which side prevails.
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Could Cardi B sway the 2020 presidential election?
The outspoken Bronx native joins forces with Bernie Sanders.
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A tale of two mayors: Hizzoner vs. Mayor Pete
One is taking the 2020 primary race by storm, the other is Bill de Blasio.
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Will horse carriages decide the next mayoral election, too?
After de Blasio’s ban crashed, advocates my try again in 2021.
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Trump and Sharpton’s Twitter beef has been stewing for decades
Things got heated after the president bashed Baltimore.
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Con Ed blacks out Brooklyn and Queens DA recount comes to a close
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Why does the NYPD keep getting doused with water?
A guide to the summer’s most politically explosive Ice Bucket Challenge.
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Katz claims victory in Queens DA primary
But there’s still 114 contested ballots left to contend with.
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What you need to know about de Blasio’s new $58.4 million bike plan
Will this finally put an end to the recent spate of cyclist deaths?
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Why Rosselló’s resignation won’t quell Puerto Rico’s anger
The governor’s successor, Wanda Vázquez, is already facing serious resistance.
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New York City Charter Revision Commission finalizes its ballot proposals
Voters will vote in November on 19 proposals, grouped into five questions.
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Stefanik echoes fellow Republicans in Mueller questioning
Rep. Elise Stefanik, the only New York Republican to probe former Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday, followed the GOP party line as she questioned Mueller about the Steele dossier.
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Mueller tells Nadler his report did not exonerate Trump
New York lawmakers took center stage in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning, as Reps. Jerry Nadler and Hakeem Jeffries tried to demonstrate that Trump obstructed justice.
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New York City Council
Every vote counts: New York’s history of close elections
State and local elections often come down to a handful of votes.
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