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
Politics
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.
New York City
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The Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
Ranking the council’s most effective members with cold, hard math.
New York City
Politics
How we calculated the Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
A detailed explanation of our analysis.
New York State
Politics
Who’s facing a 2020 primary challenge in the state Legislature?
Progressives are targeting several longtime Democratic lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
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2020 Corey Johnson wouldn't take money from 2009 Corey Johnson
The NYC Council speaker and mayoral candidate pledged not to take donations from real estate developers, like his former employers.
Eric Adams
Politics
“Go back to Iowa” could fit Adams’ mayoral strategy
Progressive transplants have other candidates, so the Brooklyn borough president is looking elsewhere for votes.
New York City
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Cuomo’s proposal to divert Cy Vance’s money for discovery reform
New funding to help district attorneys comply with discovery reforms would come at the expense of the Manhattan district attorney.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?
Gov. Andrew adopted his critics’ cause on health care, education and bail while building his progressive brand.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers
The governor expects to close the $6.1 billion deficit without tax hikes.
New York State
Politics
Will New York go down for the count?
Forget protesting. The best way to foil Trump might just be filling out the census.
New York City
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Impeachment trial gets rolling and limo safety bills approved
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
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Assembly primary challengers who are raising big money
New disclosures show that several incumbent Democrats are being outraised by their opponents.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s 2021 preliminary budget, by the numbers
The mayor fears hits from the forthcoming state budget.
Campaigns & Elections
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Diaz Jr. fundraising falters among 2021 NYC mayoral field
The latest fundraising numbers are in for New York City candidates.
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