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The 1619 Project shines a light on New York’s troublesome past

New Yorkers, like many residents of liberal-leaning Northern states, tend to forget that their home’s history has been defined by racism and slavery. But The 1619 Project serves as a much-needed reminder.

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Nike scores licensing agreement to use coveted NYC logos

The deal may be a slam dunk, but local vendors have often been sued for using city icons.

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New York politicians love using personal emails

An increasing number of high-profile New York politicians have been caught using their personal email address for – and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is just the latest, but here’s why it draws criticism.

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Bill de Blasio’s friendly relations with the ultra-Orthodox

In a desperate attempt to drum up donations for his floundering presidential campaign New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sought help from Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Here’s why they might be inclined to help him out.

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Ninth cop suicide generates fury toward ThriveNYC

News broke that the organization cancelled an event for cops the same day an officer took his own life.

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How do New York’s gun laws measure up?

A panel of experts considers what New York is doing to reduce gun violence.

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About that petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address

As of Wednesday morning, over 97,000 people from all over the country want to rename a stretch of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue after former President Barack Obama, but due to the quirks of New York City’s street renaming policies, it is very unlikely to happen.

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Why are white supremacists targeting New York?

Diversity and media coverage make a prime target for attention-seeking racists.

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Lawmakers open up about being abused as children

They’re hoping to spread the word about the Child Victims Act’s one-year “look-back” period.

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IDC? NBD. Savino and Carlucci’s solid session

Despite their past allegiance to the Independent Democratic Conference, its two former members still in the state Senate – Diane Savino and David Carlucci – aren’t just surviving in the new Democratic-dominated era; they’re thriving.

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Jeffrey Epstein is dead, but the investigation lives on

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and his allegations have only just begun.

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The demise of ‘three men in a room’

These days, Andrea Stewart-Cousins says everyone gets a seat at the table.

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Celebrating the 2019 Albany 40 Under 40

Photos of City & State’s gala recognizing the latest crop of rising stars in the state capital.

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Johnson’s saucy post sparks debate about double standards in politics

After New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson posted a photo of a topless man on his personal Instagram on Thursday night, former spokeswoman for his rival Scott Stringer called him out, sparking debates online about double standards for men and women in politics.

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Progressive? Better not like shopping!

Want to prove your progressive allegiance? Kiss your Amazon Prime account goodbye.