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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.

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Meet the new class

Meet the 11 new members of the New York City Council.

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.

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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.

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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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Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.