New York City
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The politics of visiting Israel aren’t stuck in the ’90s
New York’s Arab population has grown since then and has begun to assert its political influence.
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Adams’ Israel trip follows a tradition of mayoral journeys abroad to drum up political support back home
Ireland and Italy were big destinations in the past, followed by Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Albany Agenda
Politics
A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
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'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
Criminal Justice
Politics
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
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Siena poll: New Yorkers are still worried about crime
As Democrats craft their 2024 election strategy, a new Siena College poll found that a majority of New Yorkers are afraid they’ll be the victim of a crime.
2023 elections
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Marjorie Velázquez easily wins City Council Democratic primary in the East Bronx
Her victory sets up a competitive general election race in this relatively moderate district.
2023 elections
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Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 is heading to the City Council
He has gone from prison to exoneration and now to elected office.
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NYPD commissioner resigns amid tension with Mayor Eric Adams
Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the NYPD, is out after 18 months.
2023 elections
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Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch
From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.
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Driscoll again faces criticism as confirmation vote approaches
The interim New York Power Authority chief is a former lobbyist with a mixed political history, irking climate advocates.
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Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
2023 elections
Politics
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
2023 elections
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Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
2023 elections
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Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Old overseer overseeing oversight: Amy Loprest is backing leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board
Executive Director Beth Rotman is leaving after just seven months – but she isn’t being pushed out by the mayor.
Campaign Confidential
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How City Council District 9 campaigns are adjusting to Kristin Richardson Jordan dropping out
“A KRJ voter was not an Inez Dickens voter," but does it give Yusef Salaam a boost for this Harlem seat?
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
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Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
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