2024 presidential election
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The fate of the state’s abandoned oil wells may depend on the presidential election
The next president could determine whether the state receives federal money to fix Western New York’s abandoned oil wells.
Cryptocurrency
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What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York
Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.
Personality
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5 things to know about NYC’s new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker
The former prosecutor replaces scandal-scarred former Deputy Mayor Phil Banks.
Politics
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Inside the ‘permission structure’ of Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to remove Eric Adams from office
Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Greg Meeks and the Rev. Al Sharpton are at the forefront of political power players Hochul would consult before removing the mayor.
Heard Around Town
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Salamanca outraises Gibson in latest filing in Bronx borough president challenge
The term-limited council member raised more than $50,000 in the most recent cycle, while Gibson brought in about $31,000.
Campaigns & Elections
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Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races
Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.
Heard Around Town
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Every politician you know donated to a bloke by the name of Dermot Smyth
The influential UFT strategist has raked in donations from nearly a dozen sitting council members, the state Democratic Party leader and more.
Heard Around Town
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Fighting corruption charges, Eric Adams may have a friend in SCOTUS
The Supreme Court’s high bar for public corruption might be a comfort to Adams’ defense, but experts warn of the broader political pall hanging over City Hall.
Heard Around Town
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Eric Adams isn’t pushing people out, but he’s also in charge and he’s ‘going to ask them to leave’
The mayor’s mixed messages on admin departures.
Heard Around Town
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5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul
Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Democrats welcome Trump to NY, just maybe not MSG
The former president is planning his third New York campaign rally of the cycle at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27
News & Politics
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Who in Eric Adams’ orbit has been searched and subpoenaed by the feds?
A running list of known searches, seizures and subpoenas among top officials and advisers to Mayor Eric Adams.
News & Politics
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Dem Senate candidates have more money to spend than GOP opponents
Across the state, Democratic candidates largely report having more cash on hand than Republicans in the most competitive state Senate elections.
Campaigns & Elections
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Super PAC spending in state races down, but not out
There isn’t a ton of outside spending so far in state legislative general elections, but both new and old players are still trying to peddle influence
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NY state attorney general sues TikTok
The lawsuit accuses TikTok’s parent company of misleading the public about the app’s harmful effects on youth mental health.
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NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial
The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.
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On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests
The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?
Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.
Personality
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