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New York congressional members unified in condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lawmakers from both parties called for heavier sanctions against Russia on Thursday and denounced ‘tyrant’ President Vladmir Putin.
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WFP vs the machine take two
The Working Families Party is running a candidate against the Democratic pick in a Brooklyn special election
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Eric Adams faces growing controversy over appointees with anti-gay pasts
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Brad Lander were the latest officials to publicly criticize the new hires.
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Republicans are backing a Brooklyn cop for lieutenant governor
NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito is running unopposed for the GOP nomination as the running mate to gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin.
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Andrew Cuomo’s political comeback still has a long way to go
New polling showed New Yorkers had a worse opinion of him than Donald Trump.
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Is Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson the Mike Bloomberg of 2022?
The deep-pocketed businessman’s past association with Democrats could prove that money can’t buy partisan love.
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New York’s new unionization movement
Starbucks, newsrooms and farms are some of the places where organizing is beginning to take hold.
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Legislation provides incentives to address nursing shortage in NYS
The “Respect Nurses” Act offers loan forgiveness, among other benefits, to encourage New Yorkers to pursue nursing careers.
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Over audible protests, Hochul calls for Democratic Party unity
The New York governor sought a common enemy at the state party convention.
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What Hillary Clinton has to say about New York Democrats
A keynote speech at the state Democratic convention shows how the former secretary of state remains politically relevant – and potentially a liability – more than five years after her presidential campaign.
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At the state Democratic convention, Hochul’s coalition is loud and proud
Party insiders lined up to praise the governor and endorse her for reelection, while those outside her orbit were few and struggled to be heard.
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Staten Island Amazon workers to cast union vote in March
The company has resumed its controversial ‘captive audience’ meetings and what workers described as ‘anti-union behavior.’
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Nikki Lucas, Manny De Los Santos win special Assembly elections
Both candidates will have to run again in the June 2022 Democratic primary.
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Max Rose has a Fall-ing out
Assembly Member Charles Fall rescinded his congressional endorsement after Rose wouldn’t support his girlfriend for state Senate.
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With Diana Reyna, Suozzi makes a downstate ticket
The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.
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Asian American advocacy group wants $30 million in mental health services after attacks in NYC
A fatal stabbing in Chinatown was the latest violent crime driving a call for action.
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Five things to know about Kimberly Hill
The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat
Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.
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