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Hochul rebuttal pokes fun at LCA, declares 2025 show ‘still sucks’
The governor also went after critics and rivals in her remarks at the event.
Personality
Personality
Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late
Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.
New York City
Politics
New pro-Brannan IE has ties to Coney Island casino proposal, former GOP candidate
The southern Brooklyn council member and comptroller candidate represents the site where Thor Equities wants to build the casino.
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Letitia James backs Harvey Epstein in lower Manhattan council district
The state attorney general has only gotten involved in a couple of council races so far.
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Liz Krueger endorses Brad Lander No. 1 as he aims for Kathryn Garcia voters
The New York City comptroller is announcing state Sen. Liz Krueger’s No. 1 endorsement in a press conference on Friday.
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Politics
Freeze the rally
A lefty tenant rally was moved from the storied Abyssinian Baptist Church at the last minute.
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Jumaane Williams launches first TV ad in reelection bid against Jenifer Rajkumar
The $250,000 ad paints the public advocate as a voice for the people.
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Don’t expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams
“You are simply wrong,” Mayor Eric Adams told Comptroller Brad Lander in a letter, after Lander suggested the mayor is compromised and should recuse himself from future decision-making.
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Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates
The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.
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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.
News & Politics
Politics
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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Politics
More Labor Strong 2025 endorsements in NYC Council races
The five-union coalition has now picked a candidate in 27 races.
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Policy
Lawmakers prep for virtual budget conference all weekend
Legislative leaders say that a final budget deal is within reach.
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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.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams embraces his favorite scapegoat Bill de Blasio
The two mayors touted $167 million in pre-K funding.
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