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Hillary Clinton to be special guest at Hochul rally
The former state Senator and First Lady will join
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Wait – did Hochul just say she wants to lift the NYC charter school cap?
The moment came and went quickly during a packed gubernatorial debate, but it was definitely a yes. Several lawmakers and teachers unions have expressed disapproval of the governor’s apparent position.
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Williams and Conole cling to the center at NY-22 debate
A months-long game of “he said, he said,” continued at Wednesday’s debate for the competitive Central New York seat.
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Asylum-seeker camp opens, NYC wrestles with housing crisis and Cuomo’s podcast begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Will Rep. Pat Ryan’s abortion strategy be enough to secure a win in NY-18?
The newly elected Congress member is in a fair position to beat Colin Schmitt. But pocketbook issues, including inflation and the economy, are also top of mind for voters.
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Manhattan congressional candidate publishes a porn video to highlight his sex positive platform
Mike Itkis is running against Rep. Jerry Nadler, and wants to legalize sex work.
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In a terrifying shooting, a political opportunity for Lee Zeldin
The Republican gubernatorial candidate has centered his campaign around crime, and his family just experienced the clearest possible illustration of the problem.
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Zeldin takes risky bet on governor’s race
Observers, including Republicans, doubt he can secure a winning coalition of independents and moderate Democrats to beat Kathy Hochul.
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NYC struggles to accommodate asylum-seeker influx and Joe Biden comes to Poughkeepsie
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Federal judge dismantles New York’s new gun restrictions
A Syracuse judge on Thursday struck down several provisions of the state law limiting who can carry a gun in public.
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Hochul’s law enforcement announcement conveniently helps her counteract Zeldin’s claims
The governor made her position on crime clear at a public safety symposium, amid attacks from her opponent.
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Andrew Cuomo: Will he rise again?
No one knows what the former governor may be planning as he dips his toe back into the public sphere
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What are Letitia James' chances of succeeding in her lawsuit against Trump?
According to experts, things are looking pretty good for the state Attorney General in her civil fraud case against the former president.
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And… the New York City redistricting process has also devolved
The city Districting Commission voted to reject the latest draft maps, throwing the process into disarray.
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Letitia James is Democrats’ new hero
The state Attorney General’s lawsuit against former President Donald Trump boosts her national profile as she vies for re-election.
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New York State Police deployed to Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Fiona recovery
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday 100 troopers were on their way to the island to assist with cleanup efforts.
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New York City’s municipal staffing problems are real
Mayor’s report shows staff declines at several major agencies, pointing to challenges in managing city jails and developing affordable housing.
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NYC deputy mayor paints a dire picture of city’s labor market in keynote speech
Sheena Wright said that “economic mobility for people of color who are low income” will solve the city’s public safety issues.
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