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Lawmakers and union demand NYU Langone resume offering gender-affirming care for minors
After Trump threatened to pull federal funding, NYU Langone stopped taking new patients under 19 years old who seek gender-affirming care.
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WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats
The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.
Immigration
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Trump border czar blasts sanctuary state laws in Albany visit
Homan also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for trying to place limits on Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to collaborate with ICE.
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AOC and other NY progressives call for Mahmoud Khalil’s release in letter to DHS
More than 40 elected officials signed onto the missive.
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Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is backing Adrienne Adams for mayor
The speaker also has support from two Brooklyn council members as the county party chair reportedly considers Cuomo.
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Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more
Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.
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Penn Station advocates to submit their own redevelopment plan
The proposal from Alexandros Washburn calls for replacing Madison Square Garden with a reimagined Penn Station.
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$10 million tax credit for businesses advertising in local media gets Albany rally
Supporters will meet at the statehouse to ask Gov. Hochul to fund the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally Act in this year’s budget.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’
Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.
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Hochul makes up with unions after Hector LaSalle
The governor has spent the past couple years allying herself with organized labor.
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Hochul dominates potential challengers in new Siena poll
Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.
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What good are mayoral forums? Ask the leading candidates who haven’t been to any
Mayoral candidates are invited to attend countless policy panels throughout the course of the campaign. They don’t all feel compelled to attend.
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A whole lot of elected officials showed up at Adrienne Adams’ campaign launch
Seven City Council members are backing the speaker, in addition to multiple other current and former electeds.
Immigration
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ICE wrongly lists Lake Placid, NY as cooperating with immigration officials
The federal agency reported it had an agreement with the Lake Placid Police Department in New York. But it actually has an agreement with Lake Placid, Florida.
New York City Council
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City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance backs Jumaane Williams – and themselves – in first endorsements
It’s been a minute, but the caucus is reviving its political side.
Labor
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Powerful union accused of union busting
32BJ SEIU staffers filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the union, accusing its leaders of interfering with staffers’ attempts to unionize.
New York City
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Adolfo Carrión Jr. in the mix for NYC deputy mayor role
The city’s housing commissioner could be in line for a promotion.
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State leaders say they can’t do much to oppose Trump policies
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said there’s no “legislative response” to the chaos coming out of Washington.
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UFT to mayoral candidates: Spend a day in the classroom if you want our endorsement
The union is setting a hard requirement for 2025 contenders.
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