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Brooklyn County machine backs candidate against Lincoln Restler

Sabrina Gates snagged a spot on the Democratic primary ballot at the last minute to challenge the lefty reformer who represents North Brooklyn.

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Alvin Bragg’s campaign touts poll showing most New Yorkers are concerned about crime, but don’t blame him

The poll commissioned by the Manhattan district attorney’s campaign put him far ahead of his Democratic primary opponent.

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Kamillah Hanks’ challenger fights to stay on the ballot

Jozette Carter-Williams, who has petitioned to run in the Democratic primary, is backed by the city’s police union.

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Forget the budget, get ready for Trump Station

Gov. Hochul didn’t shoot down the prospect of renaming Penn Station after the president while providing an update on the nearly month-late budget.

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Mark Levine nets building trades’ backing in comptroller bid

The Manhattan borough president is also backed by CWA and RWDSU, while Justin Brannan boasts 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel Trades Council.

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A couple of Cuomo endorsers in the City Council lose budget negotiation roles

Selvena Brooks-Powers and Lynn Schulman were removed from the budget negotiating team after they endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor.

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New York Young Republicans have a new leader

Stefano Forte is taking over for Gavin Wax, and he’s not backing away from intraparty fights.

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Tisch touts NYPD gang database as NYC council considers shutting it down

The police commissioner said the controversial database helped law enforcement indict 16 suspects for involvement in gang-related shootings.

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Eric Adams may be suing Trump but he’s actually still mad at Biden

The mayor’s administration is trying to get back $188 million in federal grants to help pay for asylum-seeker services.

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Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions

The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.

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Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message

In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.

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Adams slams Cuomo, Mamdani

The mayor was unfiltered in his criticism of his two opponents on Tuesday.

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Maria Torres-Springer has a new job

The former first deputy mayor is trading Adams for Ford.