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New York State Police deployed to Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Fiona recovery
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday 100 troopers were on their way to the island to assist with cleanup efforts.
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With new leadership, pro-development Open New York heads to Albany
The housing advocacy group currently lobbies for new construction in New York City, including in wealthy neighborhoods.
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New York City’s municipal staffing problems are real
Mayor’s report shows staff declines at several major agencies, pointing to challenges in managing city jails and developing affordable housing.
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NYC deputy mayor paints a dire picture of city’s labor market in keynote speech
Sheena Wright said that “economic mobility for people of color who are low income” will solve the city’s public safety issues.
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NYC leaders are behind permanent outdoor dining. So what’s the hold up?
Pending litigation and ironing out the finer details of the program may be slowing down the creation of a legislative framework.
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How Gov. Kathy Hochul has benefited from the projects of her predecessor
Andrew Cuomo left a few flashy transit projects just shy of completion, allowing Hochul to coast through the ribbon-cuttings.
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Hochul leads Zeldin 52% to 39%, according to Data for Progress poll
Most recent polling has shown the governor with a comfortable lead over her challenger, in a state where 70% of likely voters say abortion should be legal under most circumstances.
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Bennett sues Cuomo over sexual harassment
Former state staffer Charlotte Bennett wants to take ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to court over his alleged harassment when she worked for him.
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21 in ‘21 rebrands as The New Majority NYC, with 31 women on the City Council
The new name comes with a summary report looking at the confluence of factors that led to so many women being elected last year.
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Jim Owles tells Hochul not to pick gay conservative judge to replace DiFiore
The political club urged against picking Anthony Cannataro to replace the retired chief judge because of his track record on court decisions impacting LGBTQ New Yorkers.
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Commentary: The way misinformation targets Latino voters
Social media companies are doing little to moderate Spanish-language posts.
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How Rep. Adriano Espaillat built the Squadriano
It was never going to be easy for the nation’s leading Dominican elected official.
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Confusion over NYCHA arsenic tests and school’s back in session
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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NYC council looks for answers on unfilled city jobs
Some members discussed low pay and in-office requirements, while others members were singularly focused on vaccine mandates
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New polling gives Dems the edge in NY-19
An internal poll from the Josh Riley campaign places him ahead of Republican Marc Molinaro in the Upstate district
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First full public school year for Eric Adams’ administration kicks off
The New York City mayor joined Schools Chancellor David Banks and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell in welcoming back children to class.
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Zeldin closes in on Hochul in poll that also includes … a candidate not on the ballot?
A much-discussed Trafalgar Group poll asked likely voters about Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe.
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John Zaccaro Jr. likely heading to the Assembly after county committee nod
The chief of staff to New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca is expected to succeed Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez in the Bronx.
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