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Takeaways from the new redistricting proposals for New York state Senate and Assembly
Albany Democrats stand to gain a lot in the decennial process expected to conclude this week.
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Republicans rage over tough congressional redistricting
The GOP is crying foul on new congressional lines, but their chances of getting them overturned are close to zero.
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is (probably) screwed
The new congressional district maps could have a Democrat representing Staten Island again.
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How Democrats could benefit from getting more Republican voters through redistricting
Albany mapmakers are moving GOP voters into some solid blue districts to boost their chances of holding their slim majority in Congress.
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Gianaris denies gerrymandering in New York congressional map
Despite new congressional lines that clearly benefit Democrats, the state Senate’s No. 2 stands by the map.
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The 2022 Democratic congressional gerrymander in New York – revealed
Newly proposed redistricting plans could turn several districts blue in the 2022 midterms as Democrats fight to hold their slim majority in the U.S. House.
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Public safety and redistricting plans top the agenda
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
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Eric Adams is on Signal
Government officials have come under heat for using the app, which can flout record-keeping laws.
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Will the City Council approve a Harlem development over the wishes of the socialist local member?
Kristin Richardson Jordan’s opposition to One45 pits her against Rev. Al Sharpton – and maybe other council members.
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What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
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Sheldon Silver’s legacy as one of the most notorious “three men in a room”
Silver’s 2015 corruption trial marked the beginning of a cultural shift in Albany that took down his younger counterpart, Andrew Cuomo.
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State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator
Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.
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The voice of the once-powerful New York GOP continues to fade
Assembly lawmakers limited debate speaking time, further restricting Republican opportunity for obstruction.
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Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver dead at 77
He was known for his political savvy, but resigned as speaker amid corruption scandal.
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Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong
The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.
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What was behind Eric Adams’ first veto?
How the mayor took stiffer fines for violating zoning regulations on joint-living-work-quarters for artists off the table
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New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
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