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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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Randi Weingarten sees congressional victory through New York
The AFT president offered praise for the work of the state’s teachers union, which recently launched a campaign to help get Democrats elected
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AOC and Hochul speak on DNC’s first night
The two politicians' speeches garnered very different reactions.
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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.
Policy
Personality
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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As DNC kicks off, New York’s political leaders take center stage
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, labor leaders and more are attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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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.
New York State
Personality
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa used her keynote speech at the event to bring attention to the initiative that set out to rethink and reimagine New York’s graduation requirements.
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NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa used her keynote speech at the event to bring attention to the initiative that set out to rethink and reimagine New York’s graduation requirements.
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Policy
Union leaders testify at hearing on public school funding
UFT President Michael Mulgrew and NYSUT President Melinda Person spoke out against Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed changes to the school funding formula.
Andrew Cuomo
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Where in the state is Andrew Cuomo living?
The former governor is registered to vote at brother-in-law Kenneth Cole’s Westchester mansion, but he’s voted absentee for the past three years – and Cole’s house is on the market.
Events
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Social services innovators honored at City & State event
ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser delivered a keynote address at the festivities honoring visionaries in advocacy, nonprofit, government and the private sector.
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NYC paid $120,000 to settle police misconduct allegations against now-GOP candidate Alison Esposito
The former NYPD officer was sued twice over alleged wrongful arrests and is running against Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
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Opinion: Building trust and embracing change
Reflecting on a year of leadership at SCO Family of Services
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Ten years of gender justice
A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul’s ambitious AI plans may threaten state’s climate goals
New York state wants to become a leader in AI research and slash its use of fossil fuels. But can it do both?
Above & Beyond
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Above & Beyond: Social Services
Recognizing exemplary leaders dedicated to serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
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Senate Dem conference promotes two staffers to top leadership positions
Dorothy Powell has been named counsel to the Senate majority – replacing Eric Katz, who left to work on Steve Cohen’s casino plan.
Personality
Personality
New York voters are getting creative with their write-in candidates
Sometimes democracy means you prefer a cartoon character to the options on the ballot.
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