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First full public school year for Eric Adams’ administration kicks off
The New York City mayor joined Schools Chancellor David Banks and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell in welcoming back children to class.
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Zeldin closes in on Hochul in poll that also includes … a candidate not on the ballot?
A much-discussed Trafalgar Group poll asked likely voters about Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe.
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John Zaccaro Jr. likely heading to the Assembly after county committee nod
The chief of staff to New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca is expected to succeed Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez in the Bronx.
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New York City’s public sector unions are stuck in limbo
Medicare Advantage has stalled labor contract renewal negotiations.
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New York legislative staffers optimistic about union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
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Gun laws take effect and flood protections lag on Ida anniversary
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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A toss-up looms in the changing 19th Congressional District
The swing district broke against Republican Marc Molinaro in the special election, but new lines and a lower-profile opponent could change the outcome.
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National Democrats look to Robert Zimmerman’s House race against an “insurrectionist”
The 3rd Congressional District contest versus George Santos was moved into the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program
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Don’t expect major changes to NYPD’s gun control measures under new concealed carry law
Police officials said Tuesday that they will not install checkpoints or increase patrols in Times Square, where guns will be banned under the new law that takes effect Thursday.
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Eric Adams takes a glass half full look at August losses by his endorsed candidates
The mayor also took pride in Dan Goldman’s congressional primary win over more progressive candidates.
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10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory
Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?
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New York chooses nominees for Congress and state Senate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Zeldin hints at New York version of “don’t say gay” bill
The GOP candidate for governor wants to prohibit sex ed related discussions in classrooms up to the seventh grade
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Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10
The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.
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Josh Riley touts 1500 donors in day after primary win
The Democratic Hudson Valley candidate brought in $65,000 in the swing district.
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New York’s special elections give national Democrats renewed hope
Republican Joe Sempolinski pulled off a relatively narrow win in the Southern Tier, while Democrat Pat Ryan beat the odds in the 19th District.
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YIMBY group targets local council member on Bronx rezoning
A new ad campaign from Open New York calls on Council Member Marjorie Velázquez to support the controversial rezoning in Throggs Neck.
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Left-wing movement expands its grip on NYC with state Democratic primary victory going to Kristen Gonzalez
Hers is one of several wins assuring progressives’ continued power and influence in Albany and delivers a fresh blow to establishment Democrats
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