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Six candidates are running to replace Assembly Member Pat Fahy
The Democratic primary for Assembly District 109 features four Albany Common Council members and two county legislators.
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Brooklyn Museum director not the only prominent New Yorker targeted with vandalism
Several elected officials have seen their offices vandalized with red paint over the Israel-Hamas war.
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Latimer criticizes Bowman for missing procedural House vote
Bowman was one of six Democrats who were not present for a rules vote related to the National Defense Authorization Act.
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In debate, Latimer charges Bowman favors only Black and brown constituents
The representative fired back that the Westchester County executive having a “few Black friends” doesn’t make him “anti-racist.”
Transportation
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Lander says he’s ready to take legal action to save congestion pricing
At a rally with transportation advocates, the comptroller said he was confident impacted groups, such as New Yorkers with disabilities, have legal standing to sue.
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Sarahana Shrestha and Gabi Madden spar over local issues in debate
The socialist Assembly member defended her record in office and argued she has brought money back to the district.
Heard Around Town
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Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
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.
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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.
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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.
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