New York State
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The 2019 session countdown
In this year’s session countdown, we identify the biggest bills that are still up for debate – and assess how likely they are to pass in the final weeks of the session.
New York City
Politics
Predicting the impact of de Blasio’s White House bid
How far will the mayor go, and what will his campaign do for him politically?
New York City
Politics
For 15 minutes, Michael Blake had a glowing Wikipedia page
A few days before the New York City public advocate election, Assemblyman Michael Blake’s Wikipedia page was briefly updated with positive spin about him, in violation of the online encyclopedia’s rules. Who was behind it?
New York State
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Poll: How far will de Blasio and Gillibrand go?
In a crowded field, some Democratic presidential contenders may not make it past 2019.
New York City
Politics
Louis joins growing Haitian-American population in politics
Farah Louis is just the latest in a string of Haitian-Americans to win elected office in New York, as Haitian-American political power spreads across the state.
New York City
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When the cat’s away, the mice will answer to the first deputy mayor
If you’re wondering what happens at City Hall while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is away, or if he actually wins, we’ve got you covered.
New York City
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De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial, and more in this week's political headline round up.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Which bills will cross the finish line in Albany?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers have yet to reach agreements on key issues.
Bill de Blasio
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Corey Johnson nabs first endorsement in NYC mayoral race
New York City Councilman Danny Dromm is making an early endorsement of Council Speaker Corey Johnson for mayor, although the primary election isn't expected until 2021.
New York City Council
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Bill de Blasio’s presidential announcement video, annotated
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio left out some details about his record in his presidential campaign announcement. So we filled in the missing context.
New York State
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An overview of Cuomo and de Blasio's out-of-state travels
City & State put together a comprehensive list of all of Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's out-of-state travels over the past five years.
New York City
Politics
Stringer stumps for abortion funding
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the city budget to directly fund abortions, which would make New York the first city in the country to do so. City & State spoke with him about his "abortion care" initiative, the upcoming city budget and the city pension fund.
New York City
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What to watch for in the race to replace Jumaane Williams
Eight candidates are on the ballot to become the next New York City Council member for the 45th Council District, on Tuesday. Here are five things to watch in the race.
New York State
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New York’s Game of Thrones
In honor of the forthcoming “Game of Thrones” series finale, we’ve identified which figures from contemporary New York politics best embody the major characters – from Daenerys Targaryen to Jon Snow.
New York City
Politics
Rental protections, budget disagreements and a billion-dollar loser
Donald Trump is New York's billion-dollar loser, Queens DA Richard Brown dies and New York City fights rental protections in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC still hasn’t elected a woman to be mayor
In 2013, then-Council Speaker Christine Quinn fizzled. In 2017, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis fell short. In 2021, will things be any different – or will another man be elected to the city’s highest office? We ask the experts to weigh in.
New York City
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Poll: Will any women run for NYC mayor in 2021?
While the next New York City mayoral election is still a couple years away, it’s striking that all of the early frontrunners are men. In this week’s reader poll, we ask whether any women will run for mayor in 2021, who’s likely to enter the fray, and whether a woman will win.
New York City
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Where the Queens DA candidates stand on the issues
The seven Democratic candidates for Queens district attorney reflect the borough’s diversity and they’re all proposing the same shift away from the legacy of the just-deceased Queens DA Richard Brown. Here’s a guide to each candidate’s stances on the issues in the race.
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So many New Yorkers are running for president
Those all-important Midwestern voters may despise coastal elites, but that isn’t stopping a slew of New Yorkers from running for president. Here are the seven major candidates with significant ties to New York who are probably running for president, and one honorable mention.
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