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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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Will the blue wave obliterate the Long Island Nine?
If the Democrats want to retake the state Senate, they may need to undo decades of GOP control on the island.
New York City
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The polls got it wrong again! Or did they?
The time lag between polling and the congressional primary may have caused the discrepancy.
New York City
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How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the race that shocked the country
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won New York's with sustained canvassing, tech savvy and hardcore progressivism was her recipe for success.
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Max Rose is running for Congress as a can-do military veteran
Can Democrat Max Rose convince the flag-wavers of Staten Island to support him?
New York City
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Donovan easily beats Grimm in GOP primary
Incumbent Rep. Dan Donovan held off former Rep. and convicted felon Michael Grimm in NY11's Republican primary.
New York City
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Joe Crowley defeated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in stunning upset
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took down the "Democrat machine," but other progressives didn't fare as well.
New York City
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