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Adams finally endorses Hochul, but seems to be staying out of the race for lieutenant governor
The mayor may be torn between supporting Antonio Delgado and his former colleague Diana Reyna.
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Lieutenant governor candidates debate the nature of the role and taking on the governor
In the lone debate with all three candidates, gun control, money in politics and abortion were among the wide-ranging topics.
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Here are some of the New York candidates hoping to launch a political comeback in 2022
“There’s still a pull.” Multiple familiar faces are hoping to revive their careers as elected officials.
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Sparks fly at New York GOP primary debate for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin and Harry Wilson attacked each other while an unexpected candidate tried to keep the forum on topic.
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Dispute over hiring wardens outside of NYC Department of Correction threatens city’s control over Rikers
The federal monitor appointed to oversee management of the city’s troubled jail complex said the city is unwilling to agree to alternatives to recruiting from within.
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Punishment? Council members didn’t get credit for additional discretionary funds in NYC budget
Seven members had their names pulled from a $41.6 million pot Speaker Adrienne Adams has for pet projects.
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Two is better than one for these ultracampaigners in the Assembly
They’re bringing back running for multiple offices in the same election cycle.
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New York’s Black leaders on Eric Adams’ first five months
We solicited takes on the mayor who tops our Power of Diversity: Black 100 list.
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The first gubernatorial debate and a GOP shake-up in the 23rd District
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Adams endorses county backed challenger for district leader in Brooklyn
The mayor is backing Renee Collymore, an ally of party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, over incumbent Shaquana Boykin.
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Real estate campaign cash causes clash in west side Assembly race
Two candidates running for the 75th Assembly District are calling on fellow candidate Layla Law-Gisiko to return contributions from a billionaire mogul.
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Mayor Eric Adams and City Council strike $101 billion budget deal
Citing funding for some of the City Council’s priorities, Speaker Adrienne Adams called the deal an “unprecedented outcome”
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How Kathy Hochul won her first legislative session
The governor checked off nearly all the goals from her January State of the State address.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul opens application period for Penn Station redesign proposals
As the governor announced the request for proposals on Thursday, preservationists and community organizations reiterated concerns about destruction of the surrounding neighborhood.
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Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
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GOP gubernatorial candidates use Boudin’s recall to rebuke DA Bragg, Hochul
All four of the candidates highlighted the recall of progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, as New Yorkers’ concerns about crime remain high.
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Carolyn Maloney WAS endorsed by Carlina Rivera. Then things changed.
The primary between Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler has put endorsers in an awkward spot – and left campaigns scrambling.
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Hochul on the defensive, but largely unscathed in her first debate
The governor fought off attacks from her opponents while highlighting the achievements from her short time in office.
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Republican lawsuit against noncitizen voting law begins
The case will likely hinge on whether the guarantee of the right to vote to citizens is viewed as a floor or a ceiling.
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