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Latoya LeGrand files to run for Vivian Cook’s Assembly seat
The 88-year-old Cook insists she is running for reelection in Southeast Queens.
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Mamdani is all over LinkNYC. Is that allowed?
The mayor is the poster child for pre-K enrollment.
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Mamdani visits NAN for first MLK Day as mayor
Al Sharpton’s headquarters is always a political hotspot for Democrats.
New York City
Politics
Brisport ‘asked to leave the stage’ at Hochul event after endorsing Antonio Delgado
Gov. Kathy Hochul knows a picture is forever.
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NYC Council’s second stated meeting overshadowed by ICE detention of employee
Much-awaited committee assignments will be made public Thursday.
News & Politics
Politics
Eli Northrup raises $92,000 and maxes out matching funds
UAW Region 9A is also endorsing Northrup’s Assembly campaign.
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Mr. Delgado goes to Albany (for a change)
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is going to spend more time in the state Capitol in his official role as state Senate president as he looks to unseat his boss.
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Eric Adams launches cryptic new crypto venture
The former New York City mayor is committed to the Bit(coin).
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Pols protest proposed Con Edison rate hike
The utility giant is an easy target for elected officials across the political spectrum.
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The Rita Joseph fan club speaks out
The advocacy coalition New Yorkers for Racially Just Public Schools is circulating a letter to call for Council Speaker Julie Menin to keep Joseph as Education Committee chair.
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Menin namechecks many pals, but not Mamdani
The new City Council speaker’s victory has many architects.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx
With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Queens Dems nominate DSA-backed Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani
In Mamdani’s New York, Greg Meeks backs a socialist.
New York City
Personality
Mark Levine names top staff for NYC Comptroller’s office
More than half the top appointees are staying on from Brad Lander’s administration.
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State Senate gets praise from environmental group, while Assembly gets faulted
The New York League of Conservation Voters scorecards are out!
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Opinion
Editor’s note: A new era at City & State
Jeff Coltin takes the helm of the magazine ahead of a big year in New York politics.
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Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process
The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.
Personality
Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
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