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Politics
Hochul offers three-day budget extender
The extension is short, but that doesn’t mean a budget deal is imminent.
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Personality
Eric Adams’ communications office: Where are they now?
Several members of the mayor’s press shop have left (or are leaving) for eye-catching new jobs over the last year.
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Policy
Heastie: ‘There’s an understanding’ on tenant protections in NY budget
The Assembly speaker told reporters he hopes state budget negotiations will result in a deal on housing.
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Politics
Tom Suozzi’s victory lap
The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.
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Policy
Jumaane Williams calls for fire retardant storage cases for lithium ion batteries
The Public Advocate wants New York City to spend $1.3 million to purchase the cases to protect users from fires triggered by the batteries.
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Politics
It’s time for the NY political world to pay homage to the Irish
Parades, flag-raising, Irish-themed attack ads – Happy St. Patrick’s Day New York!
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Politics
Public defender Eli Northrup raises $102,000 in Assembly race
Northrup’s campaign also qualified for $88,000 in matching funds from the state.
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Politics
Unsatisfied with the mayor’s, NYC Council to launch its own agency report cards
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is set to announce the initiative in her State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.
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Policy
Lawmakers tackle “epidemic” of vaping at schools
State Sen. Monica Martinez and Assembly Member Charles Fall are sponsoring legislation that would prohibit the sale of vape products that target kids, resemble toys and school supplies.
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Politics
New York City rent-stabilized apartment owners group launches podcast
The Community Housing Improvement Program’s executive director Jay Martin wants to chat about housing in the five boroughs.
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Politics
Zohran and Kal go to a coffee shop
Actor and former Obama staffer Kal Penn supports his good friend, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, but he is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Albany Agenda
Policy
New York’s legislative moms come out against school district funding cuts
The “Mom Squad” is appealing to Gov. Kathy Hochul as a fellow mom.
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Politics
George Santos: ‘I’m working on a movie – a documentary – and also a reality TV show’
Possibly fictitious updates from Long Island’s former Congress member.
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Policy
Migrants report sleeping outside or on trains for days as they await shelter assignments
The city currently operates more than 200 shelters for recent arrivals.
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Politics
Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn’t running for mayor (yet)
The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.
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Politics
Siena College poll: New Yorkers cool to Hochul, worry about cost of living
The governor saw a dip in favorability, with many seeing her as out of touch.
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Politics
3 NYC Council members who voted for veto override say cops still have too much paperwork
Erik Bottcher, Gale Brewer and Keith Powers warned against overburdening the NYPD once the How Many Stops Act is implemented during remarks at a Broadway Association legislative luncheon.
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Politics
NYC lifeguards to get another raise, retention bonus
In a bid to avert another shortage, the city Parks Department will fork over $22 per hour.
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Policy