2024 New York congressional battleground
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Nancy Goroff wants another shot in the 1st District. John Avlon says he’s more viable.
The Democratic congressional primary will decide who challenges GOP Rep. Nick LaLota in the eastern Long Island district.
News & Politics
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Senior staffer on 2022 Maloney campaign confirms existence of Mondaire Jones phone call
The former staffer said they heard Sean Patrick Maloney call Jones and offer to drop out of the NY-17 primary.
Westchester
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George Latimer’s run against Bowman splits grassroots activist groups in Westchester
Former Latimer supporters are launching a new group called “Westchester Progressives" to show support for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
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Sean Patrick Maloney offered to withdraw from 2022 NY-17 primary, but Mondaire Jones turned him down
In a previously unreported conversation, Maloney offered to withdraw from the Democratic primary so that Jones could continue representing NY-17, but Jones declined so he could run in a different district.
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Will new correction officers union contract boost recruitment for DOC?
The agency losing five officers to attrition for every new hire is offering raises and bonuses, although some of the promised perks in the deal have come into question.
Heard Around Town
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Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
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Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
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Yet another former Bronx lawmaker joins Montefiore
The borough’s hospital system is staffing up with well-connected politicos.
Eric Adams
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Eric Adams on City Council tensions: ‘We know we still need to resolve this city’
The mayor alluded to events within his own family to smooth over recent disagreements.
Albany Agenda
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Exclusive: Advocates who killed LaSalle nomination have a new target
The progressive advocacy group Center for Community Alternatives is raising questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Judge Laura Ward as an interim justice on the state Supreme Court.
LGBTQ+
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How the trans culture wars came to New York
Who pays the price when Republicans start campaigning on trans issues?
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As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
Some advocates fear a repeat of 2021, when the state party failed to invest enough to promote controversial ballot initiatives.
Donald Trump
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Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
New York City
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Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
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Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.
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Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
Albany Agenda
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High-profile bills are languishing in the Assembly
The state Senate has passed several bills this year that haven’t gotten the OK from the lower chamber.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul mocks Republican South Dakota governor in LCA rebuttal
New York’s first female governor took shots at her Republican counterpart and poked fun at herself.
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