New York State
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The retirement of Cathy Nolan creates an open race for state Assembly
Western Queens could become even more progressive after the June Democratic primary.
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Politics
Cuomo attorney denies impact of COVID-19 nursing home deaths on impeachment talks
Rita Glavin hasn’t directly addressed the major scandals Cuomo faced aside from sexual harassment allegations.
New York State
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Jumaane Williams reassembles his old coalition
The long shot gubernatorial candidate is relying on the same supporters who didn’t get him elected statewide in 2018.
New York State
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Hochul’s ‘transparency’ vow called into question over campaign finance practices
A new report found she failed to comply with some “LLC loophole” reforms.
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Eric Adams calls for bail reform rollbacks at virtual state budget hearing
The New York City mayor is leaning on Albany Democrats who might be able to sway legislative leaders to back his more moderate public safety agenda in the upcoming state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
How the MTA meets its diverse contracting goals in the era of COVID-19
Michael Garner, the MTA’s chief diversity officer, discusses how the agency’s minority- and women-owned business program has met the challenges of the pandemic in an interview with City & State.
Politics
Politics
Here are some of the most high-profile cases on Alvin Bragg’s agenda
A probe into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump has national attention.
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Politics
Diaz Jr., former Bronx BP, takes job at Montefiore
He’s following his political mentee, Crespo, to the Bronx-based medical center
Politics
Politics
Who’s running to replace Alessandra Biaggi in the state Senate?
Several potential candidates have emerged to succeed Biaggi as she begins her congressional campaign.
New York State
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Alessandra Biaggi congressional run tests the progressive mood on the Long Island Sound
The progressive legislator has announced a campaign to replace centrist Tom Suozzi in a new district that includes parts of her current state Senate district.
New York City
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The shift in Black power from Harlem to Brooklyn
A new generation of leaders has taken over after the Gang of Four.
Campaigns & Elections
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Bill de Blasio re-emerges
The perpetual candidate is reportedly considering running for Congress, which would be his fourth campaign for elected office in five years.
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Politics
How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York
The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.
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Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
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Politics
During Biden’s visit Adams calls for a “9/11-type response” to gun violence
The president announced that he plans to ask U.S. Attorneys across the country to help crack down on the “iron pipeline.”
New York State
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Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock
The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.
New York State
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How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court
The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.
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Politics