New York City

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Frank Seddio, the devil’s advocate

Kings County Democratic chairman Frank Seddio is known for defending the indefensible.

New York State

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The factions, fringes and future of New York’s U.S. House Republicans

The GOP New York House delegation is trying to deal with their dwindling population both in New York and in Washington.

Politics

Who will be the next Queens Democratic party boss?

Former Rep. Joseph Crowley stepped down from his role as chairman of the Queens Democratic Party last month, and now the county party will need to crown a new "King of Queens."

New York State

Politics

Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?

New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.

New York City

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New York City’s 10 biggest lobbying spenders

New York City's 10 biggest lobbying spenders: who spent the most on outside lobbying firms.

New York State

Politics

A new public advocate, MTA fare hike and Michael Cohen testimony

Citi Bike announced it will expand its fleet of bicycles to 4,000, Jumaane Williams won New York City's public advocate race, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio became unlikely allies again, MTA announced a tax hike, Michael Cohen testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and so much more in this week's headlines.

New York City

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A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates

Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats

Kathy Hochul

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Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat

Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.

New York State

Politics

Should New York re-think its economic development approach?

Donnie Charleston, David Friedfel, Bruce Gyory, Jim Heaney and E.J. McMahon offer their input on how to shift course after losing Amazon’s HQ2.

New York City

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Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second

Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.

New York City

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What does the New York City public advocate actually do?

The Public Advocate's office will be filled once again, here’s what Letitia James successor can expect.

New York State

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Poll: Is New York’s economic development strategy working?

Amazon’s HQ2 controversy has drawn attention to New York’s economic development strategy – and proposed changes.

Politics

The endorsements for NYC public advocate candidates

Who has endorsed whom in the New York City public advocate special election? With candidates running on their own lines, recommendations may play a larger role.

New York City

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Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?

Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.

New York City

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NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown

NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.

New York City

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Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?

A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.

New York City

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Fact-checking the second NYC public advocate debate

Evaluating the debate claims of the leading candidates in the New York City public advocate's race.

New York City

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Public advocate candidates blitz de Blasio and Amazon, draw distinctions

Takeaways from the second official New York City public advocate debate ahead of the Feb. 26 special election.