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Labor to spend big on Brannan in contested southern Brooklyn race against Kagan
With labor support and volunteers, Council Member Justin Brannan brushes off rift with Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership.
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Politics
DOC critic Jacqueline Sherman tapped for reappointment to Board of Correction
The mayor's office had hoped to replace Sherman when her term expired, but a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign succeeded in keeping her on the board of the jails watchdog.
New York City
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Kristy Marmorato has ties to several prominent supporters of Donald Trump
The Republican City Council candidate in the Bronx isn’t running on a MAGA platform, however.
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Politics
Judge throws out Assembly member’s lawsuit against Manhattan Democratic Party
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs sued the county party, several others after losing a vote for district leader, but on Tuesday a judge tossed his lawsuit.
News & Politics
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Amid Israel-Hamas war, Kathy Hochul takes the international stage
The New York governor has talked with the White House and Israel’s president about the war and Wednesday traveled to Israel for a “solidarity mission.”
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Adams criticized for not offering enough support for Palestinians
The mayor’s response to the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine has upset some local Muslim leaders, which could frustrate his attempts to court the growing voting bloc.
Heard Around Town
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Long Island Republican trio goes rogue, votes for Lee Zeldin for speaker of the House
The former rep and gubernatorial candidate still has a few fans in Congress.
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On national TV, Eric Adams falsely accuses DSA of carrying swastikas and calling for extermination of Jews
Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have condemned the mayor’s inaccurate comments as cynical and are said to be considering legal action.
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Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.
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Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested on gun charge
The Republican from Brooklyn turned herself in and was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after she openly carried a pistol to a college protest, in violation of state gun laws.
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Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?
Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Working Families Party endorses Claire Cousin for a Hudson Valley Assembly seat
She will take on Assembly Member Didi Barrett in the Democratic primary next year.
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Hochul declines to offer any support to Palestinian New Yorkers
As violence in Israel and Palestine escalates, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued multiple statements in support of Israel and Jewish New Yorkers – but nothing for Palestinians.
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Suozzi enters congressional race as candidate to beat
The field isn’t clearing for the former Congress member, but Tom Suozzi’s campaign comes in with some tough-to-beat advantages
Heard Around Town
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GOP City Council candidate Ying Tan gets support from an unlikely donor
Democrat Susan Zhuang still leads fundraising in the three-way race for the southern Brooklyn City Council seat, with a $100,000 cash-on-hand advantage.
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Eric Adams defends trip south of the border
The New York City mayor pushed back on critics, saying that his four-day visit to Latin America accomplished exactly what he intended.
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Working Families Party kicks off first-ever national convention in Philadelphia
The progressive labor-focused party welcomed lawmakers from around the region, labor leaders and more at the Downtown Sonesta Friday night
New York State
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Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District
The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.
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Politics