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Lessons learned from crafting messages for Alvin Bragg and Dan Goldman
A Q&A with political strategist Richard Fife about the key decisions that led both candidates to victory.
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Julie Menin on expanding Wi-Fi to NYCHA residents
The New York City Council member also discusses the detection of arsenic in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses and cuts to the Department of Education budget in an interview with City & State.
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How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing
Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.
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SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic
President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.
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David Alexis decided to run for office when he realized his struggles weren’t his fault
The DSA-backed challenger is taking on incumbent state Sen. Kevin Parker in Brooklyn.
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Tiffany Cabán raises alarm bells at Rikers Island
During an unscheduled visit alongside Council Member Sandy Nurse, Cabán said she witnessed concerning conditions during a heat wave.
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Kevin Parker is feeling confident about his reelection chances
A Q&A with the state senator on public renewable energy, cybersecurity and taking on the DSA.
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Solving NYC’s affordable housing crisis, even during a pandemic
How Project Renewal pressed on to serve its clients during COVID-19.
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Chi Ossé, New York City’s youngest council member, is figuring it out as he goes
From speed bumps to the Met Gala, the 24-year-old is determined to make good on his promises.
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Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
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Juan Ardila: ‘When the left organizes, we win’
One of the two leftists to win an Assembly primary, Ardila talked election strategy, housing policy and reaching across the ideological spectrum.
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Q&A: Bertha Lewis advises candidates to hire more organizers and fewer pricey consultants
A new report from The Black Institute and the Black Leadership Action Coalition looks at all aspects of the 2021 elections, including ranked-choice voting.
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Eric Adams wants NYC to be a 'city of yes.' Dan Garodnick has to figure that out.
The City Planning Commission chair talked with City & State about One45 in Harlem, NIMBYism and member deference.
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Antonio Delgado has a new constituency
A Q&A with the new lieutenant governor, campaigning in Harlem.
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A Q&A with New York City Council LGBTQ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán and Crystal Hudson
The two council members talk about why the group’s diversity is a strength, and what they want to see from the Adams administration.
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Monique Chandler-Waterman talks Albany priorities and her next election
The winner of the 58th Assembly District special election is set to be sworn in next week, but she’ll have to win next month’s primary if she wants to keep serving in 2023.
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Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
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Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
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Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island
Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”
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