New York State
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New York is leading the effort to modernize Puerto Rico’s power grid
Lawmakers will have more chances to help the island heal at Somos.
New York State
Personality
New York’s role in rebuilding Puerto Rico’s power grid
Two years after Hurricane Maria, the state remains engaged in recovery efforts.
New York State
Personality
Can an assemblyman with nerd cred win Nita Lowey’s seat?
David Buchwald is betting that voters like that he is into physics, tax law and ethics reforms.
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Politics
Here’s why some NYC inmates may be released early
What to know about the misunderstood new bail reform law.
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Personality
8 of the most athletic elected officials
These pols could definitely throw a first pitch.
New York State
Policy
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
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A guide to New York’s general election
There are competitive races for county executives and district attorneys.
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Politics
Has Trump made upstate great again?
Outside its urban centers, much of New York voted heavily for Donald Trump. But the president hasn’t fulfilled his promise to fix the rural and Rust Belt economy.
New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Politics
Trump headlines make more sense now that he’s a ‘Florida Man’
We reworked a few of his more shocking headlines to prove our point.
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Policy
Twitter and Facebook diverge on political ads
This news comes a week after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing that addressed political ads.
Technology
Policy
Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along
California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
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Policy
This is how a fossil fuel pipeline gets approved by New York
It all comes down to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
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Politics
Photos: 2019 Government Procurement Conference
Experts on navigating New York’s government contracting process.
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Personality
Could an ex-IDC state senator win Lowey’s seat?
David Carlucci plans to stick with the Democrats if elected to the House.
New York State
Policy
New York elections move into 21st century
New tablets functioning as electronic poll books are modernizing the voting process.
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Politics
DAs trained how to keep people in jail despite new bail law
Critics say presentation offers tips “on how to subvert the law.”
New York State
Policy
Schumer proposes 100% clean cars by 2040
But critics have called the plan misguided as cities attempt to cut down on personal usage of all vehicles.
New York State
Policy
Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020
In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.
New York City
Politics