Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Coronavirus
AOC explains it all
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flexed her social media prowess to give an update on coronavirus stimulus talks.
New York City
The bill no one wants to enact during the pandemic
AOC and Sean Hannity have got the details wrong about a proposed $3 surcharge on package deliveries in New York City.
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AOC’s Twitch adventure is a lesson for other electeds
The Queens representative played video games online to get out the vote.
Charles Schumer
Schumer, AOC rep New York on DNC’s second night
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a powerful moderate, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive icon, hit similar notes in their Democratic National Convention speeches.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
AOC vs. Andrew Cuomo
The de facto leaders of the progressive and centrist Democrats clashed again and again.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NY mag: AOC passed on mayoral, could challenge Schumer or Gillibrand
How would the congresswoman fare against these veteran lawmakers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
All the ways AOC has made critics' heads explode
Her opponents watch her like a hawk, but often their criticisms make little sense.
New York City
Thousands march in solidarity against anti-Semitism
At the rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer both announced intentions to provide more funding to protect religious institutions.
New York City
What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan
Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.
New York State
Key New York figures involved in the impeachment inquiry
Learn who’s spearheading and overseeing the inquiry.
New York State
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
New York City
NYC Surrogate’s Court is broken, it should be fixed or abolished
The Public Administrator’s office is part of political patronage in the judicial system.
New York State
AOC presses Zuckerberg on political ads, disinformation
Ocasio-Cortez questioned the CEO about Facebook’s fact-checking practices on political ads and disinformation.
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New York City Council
New jails plan approved and Cuomo drops the N-word
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
City Councilman Fernando Cabrera is challenging AOC
The centrist Bronx pastor is running in the Democratic primary.
New York City
AOC angers GOP by not stating her opposition to baby-eating
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attempted to pacify a pro-Trump questioner who proposed eating babies. Guess how Republicans reacted?
New York City
How New York City can take advantage of connected health devices
The city has seen positive responses from residents who've started using FitBits.
New York State
Everyone wants to be the next AOC. And that’s the problem.
Why a flood of Democratic congressional challengers could help entrenched incumbents.
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AOC’s Twitter blocking sparks ongoing debate
Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute sent Ocasio-Cortez a letter asking her to stop blocking certain followers.
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