Heard Around Town
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NYC lifeguards to get another raise, retention bonus
In a bid to avert another shortage, the city Parks Department will fork over $22 per hour.
Criminal Justice
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City Council overrides mayor’s vetoes on two law enforcement bills
Projecting a united front, the council defied a public relations campaign by the mayor to cast both bills as endangering public safety.
Campaigns & Elections
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Patrick Carroll hopes to keep Rockland County Assembly seat blue
When Democratic Assembly Member Kenneth Zebrowski announced he wouldn’t be running for reelection – the Assembly supermajority got a little more vulnerable.
New York City
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City Council will test its own strength with criminal justice veto overrides
The debate over the How Many Stops Act reached a fever pitch this weekend, after Council Member Yusef Salaam was pulled over by the NYPD.
Politics
Politics
DCCC makes nice with Mondaire Jones in 2024
After being pushed out of the district by the former chair of the national Democratic campaign apparatus, Mondaire Jones now has their institutional backing as he tries to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler.
Andrew Cuomo
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New DOJ settlement concludes Cuomo harassed state employees
Federal prosecutors released an agreement with the executive chamber based on its investigation into claims of harassment and retaliation against the former governor
Albany Agenda
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Jeffries emphasizes freedom angle on abortion during ABNY breakfast
The House minority leader urged Democrats to appeal to moderate voters on the issue of reproductive rights.
Politics
Politics
Progressive Caucus elects (somewhat) new leadership team
The group chose New York City Council Members Sandy Nurse and Shahana Hanif as co-chairs, elevating Nurse and reelecting Hanif.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul says alleged Columbia stink spray attack is ‘not acceptable,’ has no plans to visit students at this time
The governor touted action on hate crimes Thursday in Manhattan.
Albany Agenda
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Yi Andy Chen posted some jaw-dropping fundraising numbers in bid to unseat Ron Kim. Are they too good to be true?
The aspiring Assembly member amended his filing four times, and seems to have accepted multiple donations above the legal contribution limit.
News & Politics
Politics
As tensions rise, more New Yorkers oppose aid to Israel
A look at how public sentiment is shifting on the war in Gaza
New York City Council
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Adrienne Adams, faith leaders rally for How Many Stops Act
Speaker Adrienne Adams said she has no doubt that the council has the votes to override the mayor’s veto of the legislation.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Chair-gate: Eric Adams' veto fight gets petty
The mayor is maintaining control in City Hall, one plastic chair at a time.
Campaigns & Elections
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Democrats focus on abortion in NY-3 ad
A super PAC helping Democrats win back the House is out with its first ad in the Long Island special election.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC Council’s Progressive Caucus shrinks (for now) while Common Sense Caucus grows
New Council Members Chris Banks and Yusef Salaam don’t have any immediate plans to join the Progressive Caucus.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul’s favorability up in new poll
New York’s view of the governor has improved as she attempts to help Democrats win back the House.
Politics
Politics
Who is Landon Dais, the Democratic choice to replace Latoya Joyner?
After failing to win two elections in Harlem, Dais moved to the Bronx and got involved with both the community and county party. Now he’s running for Assembly.
Real Estate
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Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul make appearances at the REBNY gala
The real estate party drew many elected officials.
Kathy Hochul
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