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Bill de Blasio
Four takeaways from de Blasio’s State of the City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a plan for revitalizing democracy in his 2018 State of the City address.
Housing
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A short-lived shutdown, Howe he did it and no NYCHA apology
The top political headlines, from New Yorkers' role in the short-lived federal shutdown to the latest in the Joe Percoco trial.
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Bill de Blasio
Hitting the road
Former New York City Council members like to stay busy, whether it’s in politics, or government, or branching out into the private sector or nonprofit world. But where exactly do they go?
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The top fundraisers in congressional races across New York
Candidates in potentially competitive primaries and general elections are raking in donations.
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Assembly candidate Epstein endorsed by Letitia James
Harvey Epstein, who is running for now-state Sen. Brian Kavanagh’s vacant Assembly seat, is getting endorsed by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.
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Who's vying for the 11 vacant state legislative seats?
A rundown of the former New York state senators and Assembly members who left vacancies in Albany – and who is running to replace them.
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Bill de Blasio
The Shola must go on
Why de Blasio is standing by embattled NYCHA chief Shola Olatoye.
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Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo’s new challenger and de Blasio's growing budget
Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco is running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an $88.7 billion budget, and special elections for vacant state legislative seats are expected on April 24.
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Donald Trump
New York’s lawmakers react to release of controversial memo
New York Republicans backed President Trump, and leading Democrats cried foul.
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New York City
Exclusive: Johnson fills out senior leadership
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is staffing up.
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Who are the longest-serving state Legislature committee chairs?
Some New York Assembly and Senate committees have had the same leadership for decades.
New York City
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Barron falls again as council names borough chairs
New York City Councilmen Antonio Reynoso and Mark Treyger were elected co-chairs of the Brooklyn delegation.
Politics
Donald Trump
State of the Union emphasizes immigration, infrastructure
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address dealt with issues that will have an impact in New York.
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New York City
Exclusive: Bill aims to block corrupt politicians from city office
New York City Council members Ritchie Torres and Francisco Moya are introducing a bill that would ban corrupt politicians from seeking city office, hoping to prevent candidates like Hiram Monserrate from ever running again.
Politics
New York lawmakers and their State of the Union guests
The annual State of the Union address isn’t just an opportunity for the president to make a political statement, but for lawmakers to do so as well – only instead of a long speech, members of Congress bring guests who reflect and represent their political priorities.
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Andrew Cuomo
Will DeFrancisco be late to announce that he is running for governor?
While he has been slow to get in the race, history shows he has plenty of time.
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Why Miner might challenge Cuomo instead of Katko
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said she would not challenge Republican Rep. John Katko in the 2018 election, but that she is considering a primary bid against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here's why.
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Donald Trump
The Mercers donate generously to New York Republicans
The Mercers are well on their way to becoming among the most influential donors in New York politics.
Bill de Blasio
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