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The latest from Somos 2023

Whether you’re in San Juan or not, keep up with the gossip from New York’s buzziest event of the year.

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Despite losses on Long Island, Hochul is optimistic Dems will ‘get it right’ in 2024

At Somos, Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn thanked the governor for keeping New York blue.

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Annual Somos Shabbat event disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

The event was held to celebrate Jewish and Hispanic unity - not billed as pro-Israel.

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At Somos, the search for the next mayor is on

The next mayoral election is two years away, but the federal probe of Adams’ campaign finances supercharged a conversation about a primary challenge to him in 2025.

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Why did Marjorie Velázquez blow it in the Bronx?

The City Council member’s unexpected loss could come down to poor turnout, local opposition to affordable housing, a muddled campaign message – or all of the above.

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How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island

This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.

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Editor’s note: Eric Adams ditching Somos is his loss

Besides partying, the whole point of the conference is to support the relationship between the island territory and New York.

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night

The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.

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Latimer plans trip to Israel, county budget, before making an announcement about ‘future plans’

The Westchester County executive is being encouraged to primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman over Bowman’s perceived lack of support for Israel.

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Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat

Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.

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Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years

Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.

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Susan Zhuang likely victor in City Council District 43

Democrat Susan Zhuang clinched what appears to be a decisive victory Tuesday night against challenger Ying Tan in a brand new southern Brooklyn district

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Justin Brannan defeats Ari Kagan in heated southern Brooklyn Council race

“Tonight was a victory for love over hate, for hope over fear, for truth over lies,” Brannan said.

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2023 Suffolk County executive general election results

Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.

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2023 New York City Council general election results

Follow the latest results from all the races to watch.

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Why isn’t Eric Adams endorsing many City Council candidates?

The mayor has only endorsed two of the Democratic Council members facing tough re-election fights against Republican challengers.

2023 elections

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Election Day primer: What to know about New York’s top races

From the New York City Council to key county executive races across the state, catch up on what you need to know before voting.

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Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.