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Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have to ‘run through the finish line’
There may be a lot of enthusiasm at the DNC, but the House minority leader said the election will still be close in November.
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New York Community Trust and Robin Hood Foundation to invest $4 million in nonprofit migrant services
Both organizations have partnered to create the “Funds for the Newest New Yorkers.”
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Editor’s note: Local news is in more jeopardy now than ever
WCBS 880 all-news radio is ending, layoffs could be coming to WNYC and The New York Times gave up on local endorsements.
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‘Not the Eric show’: Eric Adams on his low-profile DNC trip
In 2021, Adams referred to himself as the “Biden of Brooklyn” and the “face of the new Democratic Party.” Three years later, his role in the national party is less defined.
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Jay Jacobs and AOC are (kinda) buds now
After her widely praised DNC speech, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got props from the state Democratic Party chair.
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Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC
He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.
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Offering early childhood education for more than a century
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents
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Opinion: New York Times editorial board to end long losing streak
The Times’ mayoral endorsements didn’t really matter much anyway.
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Remembering the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget
A conversation with CEO Jack Kliger of the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the ongoing relevance of Holocaust education
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New York breakfast showcases importance of delegation at DNC’s first day
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries spoke about their coordinated campaign to flip House seats blue in the Empire State.
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Times that New York state has cribbed ideas for laws from New York City
Sometimes the city is at the vanguard of new pieces of legislation.
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Keith Wright is still fighting for Harlem
A decade after leaving elected office, the Manhattan party leader is coaching the next generation of Black political leaders.
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Keith Wright is passing his knowledge to the next generation
A few politicians who the Manhattan Democratic Party leader has mentored in recent years.
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Safely navigating school while being an undocumented immigrant student
An interview with IMM Schools CEO Viridiana Carrizales
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Spy Kids: 2016 Jenifer Rajkumar campaign staffers say they were asked to infiltrate rival operations
Rajkumar, now a candidate for citywide office, lost the crowded lower Manhattan Assembly race to Yuh-Line Niou before moving to Queens.
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Adrienne Adams’ staffer wants to succeed her. One of his opponents is attracting GOP support.
Adrienne Adams’ district chief of staff and a staffer for Assembly Member Vivian Cook are running in District 28. So is a community advocate with an endorsement from a GOP City Council member.
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Independent Budget Office: Holding all elections on even years would save NYC millions
Fewer election dates, less money, IBO says. Supporters of the idea hope it would lead to higher voter turnout, too.
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No DNC for NYC? New York Dems rally for Harris in Harlem anyway
NYC’s top Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket, delivering a (mostly) unified message that (mostly) succeeded in drowning out pro-Palestine protesters outside the event.
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