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New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly
New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.
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The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
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A guide to New York’s general election
There are competitive races for county executives and district attorneys.
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Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning
NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.
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Has Trump made upstate great again?
Outside its urban centers, much of New York voted heavily for Donald Trump. But the president hasn’t fulfilled his promise to fix the rural and Rust Belt economy.
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Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Trump headlines make more sense now that he’s a ‘Florida Man’
We reworked a few of his more shocking headlines to prove our point.
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Black, Latino and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council comes out against ranked choice voting
The group says it would hurt communities of color, although some of its individual members disagree.
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Commercial waste zones, by the numbers
The private garbage industry is dangerous. NYC just passed laws to fix that.
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Hizzoner and McCray’s Halloween costumes, ranked from best to worst.
Sorry, they can’t all be winners.
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Which bus routes could be the next 14th Street?
The slowest buses in every borough provide a busway blueprint.
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The Wednesday that could change New York City
From biker safety to animal rights to commercial waste, the City Council’s agenda is packed with groundbreaking legislation.
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Photos: 2019 Government Procurement Conference
Experts on navigating New York’s government contracting process.
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DAs trained how to keep people in jail despite new bail law
Critics say presentation offers tips “on how to subvert the law.”
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Can you stop fare evasion without criminalizing poverty?
Experts and politicians say there are alternatives to more policing of subway fare beating.
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Andy King suspended from City Council for ethics violations
Twelve members voted for him to be expelled instead.
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Andy King faces penalties and an about-face on public campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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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.
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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.
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