New York City

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Which actors should play which NYC politicians?

If you made a movie about New York City government, who would be in your dream cast?

Politics

State Sen. Jose Peralta dies

State Sen. Jose Peralta of Queens, who lost his reelection bid, died on Wednesday.

New York City

Politics

Gale Brewer: The matriarch of Manhattan

Brewer has mentored thousands of aspiring politicos. Here are a few that went on to bigger things.

Politics

Some third parties see victory in defeat

Many third parties either lost or gained ballot access. Here’s how that will reshape NY politics.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?

Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Peters dismissed, Flanagan holds on and NYCHA plan denied

The race for New York City public advocate started to take shape, Mark Peters is fired, John Flanagan keeps his Republican leadership position in the state Senate and there's no deal for NYCHA in this week's political news.

New York City

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The New York City Council didn’t mind being cut out before

The state has bypassed the New York City Council many times before for large development projects.

New York City

Politics

No talk of reform at Board of Elections

Committee holds seven-minute meeting after widespread Election Day complaints.

New York State

Politics

Does the NY GOP need new leadership?

Losses in last week’s elections have Flanagan and Cox’s rivals angling.

Andrew Cuomo

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State lawmakers expecting first pay bump in two decades

With a new commission set to meet, lawmakers expect a pay increase - but some say limits on outside income will be a likely condition.

New York City

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NYC public advocate race the talk of Somos

Jumaane Williams, Michael Blake and Melissa Mark-Viverito are hot topics at the Puerto Rico conference.

Campaigns & Elections

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‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York

Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.