New York City
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How lobbying works in NYC
The New York City clerk's annual lobbying report provided some insight into how lobbyists influence government, and who they’re working for.
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Meeks elected Queens county leader
Rep. Greg Meeks will replace Joseph Crowley as Democratic county boss.
New York State
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City-run subways, conflict in the Capitol and Bloomberg not running
There was some confusion over who's actually the current public advocate, Corey Johnson delivered a transit-oriented State of the City address, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced he would not be running for president in 2020, and so much more happened this week.
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Somos conferences paying off for students and sponsors
Somos, the biannual Hispanic conference will take place in Albany this weekend.
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.
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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.
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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."
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Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.
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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.
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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
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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.
Campaigns & Elections
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The next public advocate race has already begun
New Yorkers may vote for public advocate four times in 2019.
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.
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