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Who really ran Con Sofrito, the restaurant frequented by Eric Adams and NYPD top brass?
Officially, the restaurant belonged to Richard Caban, brother of the embattled NYPD commissioner. But social media pages tell a different story from the establishment’s liquor license and lease.
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Randy Mastro backs out of uphill nomination fight
Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel was most likely set to be denied by the City Council on Thursday. He’s backing out rather than facing the vote.
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Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory
Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
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Does Eric Adams have full confidence in his police Commissioner Edward Caban? He won’t say.
During his weekly press conference, the mayor said he has confidence in the NYPD “team” and denied he’s pressured Caban to step down.
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Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate
The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.
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Democrats strategize a response to Republican attacks on ERA ballot proposal
Internal polling shows that Republican attacks on the abortion rights ballot proposal are likely to succeed unless Democrats go on the offensive.
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Dems not ready to condemn NYPD commissioner amid FBI investigation
Rep. Jerry Nadler, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other high-ranking Democrats declined to call for Commissioner Edward Caban to step down before more information comes out.
Kathy Hochul
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What Gov. Kathy Hochul’s public schedules tell us about Linda Sun
The governor included Sun in several high-profile meetings in 2021 and 2022.
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‘I’ve never seen anything so widespread before.’ Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids
The feds raided the homes of at least five high-ranking Adams administration officials this week in an investigation with an apparently unmatched scope.
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Tom Suozzi channels DNC energy and unity on Long Island
In a Q&A, the representative talked about helping local down-ballot candidates in November.
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State AG warns of AI-driven election misinformation
State Attorney General Letitia James encouraged voters to contact her office’s Election Protection Hotline if they come across any election-related deepfake images or videos.
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‘It’s not the same.’ Former NY county execs in Congress have advice for George Latimer
Three current members of the New York delegation have walked the same path from executive to federal legislator before.
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Hochul calls for expulsion of Chinese diplomat following former aide’s indictment
The governor recommended that the U.S. State Department expel the Chinese consul general after her former aide was charged with secretly aiding the Chinese government.
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Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid
The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.
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John Liu defends Linda Sun in wake of federal indictment
While Republicans demanded wide-ranging investigations into the Hochul administration, state Sen. John Liu cautioned against rushing to judgment.
Albany Agenda
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Advocates push for public ownership of Hudson Valley energy company
As Central Hudson continues to raise rates, activists and progressive lawmakers are making a new push to bring it under public ownership – but organized labor is wary.
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Has the WFP become toxic on Long Island?
Few Long Island Democrats in competitive elections are running on the Working Families Party ballot line this year.
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Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair
Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.
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