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Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC
Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.
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Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers
Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.
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Carval-NO, Percoco jury begins deliberations and no budging on guns
In this week's headlines, Alberto Carvalho backed out of the New York City school chancellor job, closing arguments were made in the Percoco trial, and state senators clashed over gun measures in Albany.
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Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.
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Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017
There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.
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Golden challenger Gounardes considering Assembly run instead
Bay Ridge Democrat Andrew Gounardes is considering running for indicted Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ seat instead of mounting another challenge against state Sen. Martin Golden, one of the city's few Republican state lawmakers.
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New York City
Other political figures who backed out of appointments
Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.
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Andrew Cuomo
Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial
The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.
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New York State
Will Florida’s school shooting hurt New York Republicans?
Gun control may influence New York’s competitive congressional races.
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Andrew Cuomo
A gun control coalition, 1199’s endorsement and still more Percoco
In this week’s headlines, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formed a coalition to combat gun violence and won a key – albeit expected – endorsement from 1199 SEIU, while the long-running corruption trial of his former top aide, Joe Percoco, kept on running.
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New York City
IDC's Peralta gets second challenger, who would be a first
Andrea Marra wants to be NY’s first transgender state senator
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Andrew Cuomo
Updated: New York’s most prominent gun rights and gun control advocates
The latest mass shooting splits New York politicians.
New York City Council
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How long can each New York City Council member serve?
Breaking down the confusing term limit rules in the New York City Council.
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The 5 City Council members eyeing the 2021 speakership
Some New York City Council members are already thinking about running to be the next council speaker in 2021.
Eric Adams
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Who'll be the next New York City mayor?
A way-too-early preview of the 2021 New York City mayoral race.
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Shutting Rikers, de Blasio's NYC and the Florida shooting
Recapping the top political news of the week in New York.
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New York State
Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
New York State
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WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
New York City
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Diaz opens 2021 campaign account
Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.
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Andrew Cuomo