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Adams and Sharpton denounce gun violence and political extremism after attempted Trump assassination
The mayor and civil rights leader joined others to say New York doesn't support violence against the former president.
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For Marc Molinaro, it’s not about the fundraising
The 19th Congressional District rep has beat his well-funded challenger Josh Riley before.
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Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’
The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.
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Adams’ claim to keep ‘list in my office’ of critics unfounded
A City & State intern’s request, under the Freedom of Information Law, for the names on Adams’ supposed list turned up empty.
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Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
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Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
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Council passes bills to fortify parking garage safety
The legislation follows a Lower Manhattan collapse that killed one person and injured five others last year.
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City Council District 2 candidate rakes in over $26k in donations
Community Board 3 Chair Andrea Gordillo is getting a head start in what promises to be a competitive primary for the open seat.
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Mayor Adams touts tech solutions at Smart City Expo
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer also previewed a new RFP process that will give the private sector greater input on government projects.
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Advocates rally for MENA bill as NY session winds down
People who are Middle Eastern and North African shouldn’t be categorized as white by the state, advocates say.
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Lawler, fresh off his bipartisan victories, visits a redder part of his district
The popular freshman lawmaker leaned into border policy and criticizing the MTA at a recent sparsely attended town hall.
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Epstein to declare run for Council
The Assembly member is seeking to represent District 2 with endorsements from former Council members Margarita Lopez and Rosie Mendez, local leaders and tenant association presidents.
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Hochul admin touts drop in gun violence in urban areas outside NYC
In many regions of the state, officials said there were significant reductions in shootings.
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David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
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Adams’ message to challengers: ‘Don’t worry about me’
The mayor defended his record against criticism from primary opponent state Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
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Bayona out at City Hall
The executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media handed in his resignation and is leaving the Adams administration.
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Staten Island secession? A new IBO report studies the age-old question
“Any serious study of how secession would play out proves that citizens of an independent Staten Island would end up paying more for less,” said Council Member Justin Brannan, who requested the study.
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Report: Nail salon technicians have higher rate of reproductive health issues
The study comes as proposed legislation would create protections for these workers, typically Asian and Latin American immigrants already subject to poor working conditions.
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Hochul: No plans to send National Guard to college protests in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state stands ready to assist the NYPD if they ask, but she doesn’t believe the National Guard is currently necessary.
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