Politics
The next leaders of Queens
Who will be the next borough president and district attorney of Queens?
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Ocasio-Cortez endorses Teachout for attorney general
Many female politicians have chosen to have events in front of the Fearless Girl statue in lower Manhattan, including Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. State attorney general hopeful Zephyr Teachout, however, chose to be endorsed by current political “it” girl Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a few feet away, in front of the Charging Bull statue.
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Have we seen the last of Joe Crowley?
Joe Crowley is still the Queens Democratic chairman, and with no heir apparent, he is expected to hold on to his other base of power – even if some Democrats think it’s time for a change.
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Robert Jackson has been lobbying for Big Styrofoam
State Senate candidate Robert Jackson has made more than $100,000 since 2015 lobbying for a styrofoam company with potential regulatory matters before the state Legislature.
Campaigns & Elections
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Ocasio-Cortez is still claiming Crowley will sabotage her election
The congressman refuses to vacate the Working Families Party line, despite the party's request
Andrew Cuomo
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Why upstate Democrats like lefty candidates
In recent Democratic primaries, rural parts of New York state have been the most likely to embrace left-leaning insurgent candidates such as 2014 gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential bid - and Cynthia Nixon's 2018 candidacy for governor.
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Diana Richardson and Jesse Hamilton take it outside
The war of words between the two Central Brooklyn Democrats began Friday when Richardson praised Hamilton’s primary challenger, Zellnor Myrie, on Instagram (she insists it was not yet an endorsement).
Andrew Cuomo
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The Women’s Equality Party is more of a casual get-together
If there were ever a moment suited to a political party serving women, it would be now. But New York's Women’s Equality Party was founded in July 2014 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo allies to rally – or, critics contend, to confuse – female voters in his Democratic primary race against Fordham Law School professor Zephyr Teachout.
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Do gubernatorial candidates’ teams reflect New York’s diversity?
Despite a list of candidates not necessarily representative of New York’s population, gubernatorial hopefuls are trying to ensure diversity in their campaign staff.
New York City
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Will gentrification and younger voters oust more incumbents?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be the first of many upsets.
Bill de Blasio
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REBNY, business groups call on de Blasio to ditch commercial waste zones
Major business interests in New York City have written a letter urging New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Department of Sanitation to withdraw its plans for a zoned commercial waste pickup system.
New York City
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NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Cynthia Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration in this week's headlines.
Housing
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Myrie campaign ad attacks ex-IDC Hamilton’s real estate ties
State Senate candidate Zellnor Myrie is out with his first campaign video, and in it he accuses his rival, state Sen. Jesse Hamilton, of being in the pocket of real estate developers.
New York City
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Top takeaways from Buffalo Billion trial
Noteworthy details that the Buffalo Billion trial’s procession of witnesses has revealed.
New York City
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NYCHA’s latest scandal: widespread juvenile lead poisoning
NYCHA now admits to having far more children with elevated lead poisoning blood levels.
Andrew Cuomo
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Miner’s minor party isn’t a Republican ploy, but it’s unsure what it is
Stephanie Miner's Serve America Movement lacks stances on most major issues.
Labor
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A stunning upset, congressional primaries and a Janus decision
A stunning upset, congressional primaries and a Supreme Court Janus decision in this week's top political news.
New York State
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Sean Patrick Maloney spins tampons into political gold
Sean Patrick Maloney’s office was denied use of public funds for female hygiene products. He knew what to do next.
New York City
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Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is already reshaping New York politics
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could shape New York’s political landscape
Long Island
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