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Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
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Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
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Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.
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NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay
State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.
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Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
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Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing
The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson
Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.
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As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
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Brooklyn Assembly Member accuses Michael Ragusa’s City Council campaign of forging his signature
The fight over petitions highlights a Republican rift in a competitive seat in southern Brooklyn.
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Immigrant activists say asylum-seekers should mean more money for schools, not less
It was the latest rally against New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed budget cuts.
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Al Sharpton won’t let David Dinkins’ fate happen to Eric Adams
The mayor appeared on a panel with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the National Action Network convention.
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Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination
The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.
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Home care workers target Adrienne Adams
The council has not moved on a bill that would ban 24-hour work days, amid oppositions from New Yorkers with disabilities and 1199 SEIU.
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Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader
Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.
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Police union President Pat Lynch plans to step down
The long serving leader of the PBA has been a critic of police reform.
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Guinea pig sales banned in NYC
Pet stores will be banned from selling the rodents, in the latest win for animal rights activists.
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What should Eric Adams take from the Chicago mayor’s race?
We asked the experts, as they looked ahead to New York City in 2025.
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Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge
Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
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NY government passes second stopgap as budget delays stretch on
Lawmakers have another week to agree on a funding plan.
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