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Hochul taps upstate Rep. Antonio Delgado as LG
Delgado will serve the remainder of Brian Benjamin’s term and replace him on the primary ballot.
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Carolyn Maloney skips Met Gala to focus on politics
Passing on the ‘gilded glamour’ event may avoid a tricky point of contention in her reelection bid.
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Benjamin pledges to remove himself from the ballot
The former lieutenant governor offered his first public comments since his arrest on corruption charges
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Amazon Labor Union loses election at a smaller Staten Island warehouse
Workers at the LDJ5 facility rejected joining the union after it led the first successful effort to unionize an Amazon warehouse last month.
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5 things to know about Amazon and New York’s fraught history
The online retail behemoth and the Empire State had clashed long before workers voted to unionize at a Staten Island Amazon facility on Friday.
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In the redistricting chaos, will Hochul see an opening?
Legislative changes to petitioning are reportedly on the table – and with them could come Albany “sausage-making.”
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Robert Zimmerman says he never endorsed an IDC member – but he donated to Jeff Klein three times
The Long Island Democratic congressional candidate also hosted a 2014 fundraiser for a state Senate Republican.
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Who is the man tasked with redrawing New York’s new district lines?
After the courts threw out gerrymandered maps, redistricting expert Jonathan Cervas will come up with new ones.
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The courts tossed new district maps. Now what?
New York’s 2022 primaries are about to get very messy.
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Hochul wants to replace Brian Benjamin on the ballot. Will the Legislature let her?
Time is running out for the Legislature to approve a bill that would get Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot.
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Eric Adams speaks to the haters
The mayor’s executive budget address assuaged his critics with new funding for their initiatives.
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In budget asks, City Council tailors its message to the mayor
Council members sounded like Eric Adams Monday, ahead of his executive budget reveal.
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Gov. Hochul’s job approval rating dips to new low: poll
Crime and the economy are top-of-mind for voters.
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With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed
Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.
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Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
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COVID-19 cases rise while the former lieutenant governor sets up his defense
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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New York City to provide $2 million to assist Ukrainians fleeing war with Russia
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden said the U.S. will set up a “streamlined” process creating a special status for Ukrainans seeking to reside legally in the U.S.
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Independent runs for governor or LG? Not so fast
With upheavals and rumors complicating this year’s election cycle, state law makes it difficult to play electoral musical chairs.
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