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Stewart-Cousins and Gianaris back Rivera for redrawn state Senate District 33 race
The state senator picked up his first endorsements from fellow elected officials.
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Another bill to ban horse carriages gets introduced in the new City Council
Council Member Bob Holden and NYCLASS are teaming up on the latest attempt to keep the beasts of burden out of Central Park
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Maloney opens Upper West Side campaign office – across the street from Nadler’s
The two incumbents, who are now opponents, are facing off on West 72nd Street.
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Frank Carone, Eric Adams’ chief of staff, visiting Israel with NYC delegation
It’s the third international trip this year for the mayor’s aide.
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NYC sues illegal Airbnb operator, in first case arising from 2018 data sharing law
“We’ll see you in court,” Adams said, teasing more lawsuits to come.
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney raises $850,000 in three months in race for NY-17
Progressive challenger state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will be at a huge financial disadvantage but has proven before she can beat a moneyed incumbent.
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Pat Ryan runs an abortion ad, hoping to make reproductive rights a focus in the NY-19 special election
Marc Molinaro, a Republican, faced this before in his 2018 gubernatorial run against Andrew Cuomo.
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Dan Goldman raises $1.2 million in a month for open NY-10 race
An FEC ruling means Mondaire Jones’ cash advantage in the race could get even bigger, as he raises again from the same donors
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Nadler and Maloney both want to talk with you separately
On primary day No. 1, the congressional rivals jockeyed for attention on the Upper West Side.
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Knicks owner James Dolan’s super PAC is spending in Assembly primaries
The Coalition to Restore New York has endorsed six candidates facing progressive opponents.
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Assembly hopefuls flout election law by failing to disclose campaign finance filings
Assembly Members José Rivera and Jeffrion Aubry, and their opponents, are among those who have missed key deadlines.
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A lot of big names seen at the Jim Owles gala
Could the duo of Hochul and Archila be a preview of the Democratic ticket?
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Adams finally endorses Hochul, but seems to be staying out of the race for lieutenant governor
The mayor may be torn between supporting Antonio Delgado and his former colleague Diana Reyna.
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Punishment? Council members didn’t get credit for additional discretionary funds in NYC budget
Seven members had their names pulled from a $41.6 million pot Speaker Adrienne Adams has for pet projects.
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Adams endorses county backed challenger for district leader in Brooklyn
The mayor is backing Renee Collymore, an ally of party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, over incumbent Shaquana Boykin.
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Carolyn Maloney WAS endorsed by Carlina Rivera. Then things changed.
The primary between Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler has put endorsers in an awkward spot – and left campaigns scrambling.
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New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount.
Former NYC Census 2020 Director said: “It was absolutely a success. We clearly got everyone counted!”
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One45 Developer adds more affordable housing, ahead of Council vote
The Harlem project looks to negotiate with the council, despite opposition from the local member.
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Ruben Diaz Jr. is getting in the lobbying game
The former Bronx BP has been hired by Actum, but also has his own firm with clients.
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