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Is police money the new real estate money?
There are more and more sources of campaign cash that are frowned upon for progressive candidates.
New York City
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Protests continue to rock New York and lawmakers respond
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Is Rep. Eliot Engel the next Joe Crowley?
The Bronx, Westchester congressman looks vulnerable to progressive primary challenger Jamaal Bowman.
New York State
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What would a National Guard deployment look like in New York?
What happens when the military is deployed to quell unrest?
New York City
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The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
New York City
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Even black lawmakers get pepper-sprayed
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson discuss their trauma-inducing experiences at a peaceful protest.
Bill de Blasio
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Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?
The NYC mayor isn’t going to resign – but the last week will hurt his legacy.
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Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
The average New Yorker may not know anything about unions representing NYPD officers, but they are arguably as responsible for the current state of New York City policing as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
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A fight for the progressive soul of Western Queens
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani compete over the same platform in Astoria.
Andrew Cuomo
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Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo calls his secretaries back for one more job
From reopening the economy to expanding hospital capacity, Schwartz, Mulrow and Cohen are back to beat the coronavirus.
NYPD
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George Floyd protesters, NYPD clash in Brooklyn
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced there will be an independent review into the protests.
Bill de Blasio
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De Blasio’s double standard on police brutality
The NYC mayor thinks Minneapolis should do what New York didn’t.
New York State
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Reopening slowly and the state Senate meets remotely
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
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Scott Stringer’s roadmap to a balanced budget
Comptroller said the city is avoiding cuts ‘out of laziness’ and borrowing is a last resort.
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Gianaris rival criticized for taking accused harassers’ donations
New York City Councilman Andy King is among donors to Iggy Terranova’s campaign to replace state Sen. Michael Gianaris.
New York State
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