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Eric Adams recalls his past, under surveillance by the NYPD
The mayor who has, at times, shown support for civil liberties, appointed attorney Muhammad Faridi to an NYPD oversight role.
New York State
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Full state Senate must vote on judicial nominees, judge rules, siding with GOP
Hector LaSalle was rejected twice, but that hasn’t stopped the legal dispute over his nomination
News & Politics
Politics
LaSalle rejected, a shooter sentenced and a truck rampage in Bay Ridge
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Politics
NYC to pilot remote work in tentative city worker contract
The city reached a labor agreement with DC 37, setting the pattern for other municipal workers unions.
New York City Council
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Sunrise Movement makes endorsements for City Council, with an eye to budget ‘no’ votes
Endorsing seven ‘climate champions’ for reelection, Sunrise Movement NYC puts a premium on those who stood against the budget.
Politics
Politics
Andy King, expelled from the City Council, wants back in
But the city charter is clear – he can’t run this year, due to term limits.
Kathy Hochul
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What is the political fallout piece for Hochul after LaSalle?
After the state Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee, experts agree the governor may have a path forward.
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The New Majority NYC endorses 27 women for City Council, including four non-incumbents
The group formerly known as 21 in ‘21 hopes to keep the New York City Council majority women.
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Mayor Eric Adams, DSA agree: expand the court
51 New York electeds signed on to a campaign to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’
The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.
Politics
Politics
State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)
Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.
New York City
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What’s on Eric Adams’ agenda for ‘Tin Cup Day’?
After a mixed bag last year, the mayor has an opportunity to start this session on the right foot while securing more money for the city.
Politics
Politics
NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent
The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.
Politics
Politics
Is a state judge willing to intervene on Hector LaSalle’s nomination?
Answering questions about standing and whether this is a political question will be a couple of the key issues.
Politics
NYC Council progressive schism and a cannabis crackdown
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Fifteen council members leave the Progressive Caucus
The New York City Council’s progressives were nearly halved, as leadership tries to build a more cohesive group.
New York City
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Exclusive: Leader of NYC jails oversight board resigning in protest
Board of Correction Executive Director Amanda Masters is on her way out.
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Politics
Being the city’s social services commissioner is a hard job. And Gary Jenkins is leaving at a particularly difficult time.
The New York City shelter population is at a record high, and more homeless New Yorkers died last year than ever before.
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Politics
State Senate GOP sues to force LaSalle vote
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo says Hochul’s chief judge nominee deserves to be considered by the full Senate.
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