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Heastie visits incumbents facing left-wing primary challenges
In recent weeks, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has hosted in-district events with Assembly Members Didi Barrett, Michael Benedetto and Stefani Zinerman – who are all fighting off primary challenges backed by the WFP or DSA.
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Appellate court agrees that state ethics commission is unconstitutional
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sued the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to prevent it from investigating his $5 million book deal.
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AOC challenger hit with FEC complaint
The complaint alleges that Marty Dolan, who is challenging the progressive member of Congress, failed to properly report his campaign contributions and expenditures.
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Zellnor Myrie may run for mayor on legislative record
The state senator has focused on criminal justice and election reforms in Albany.
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Myrie starts exploratory committee to challenge Adams for mayor
The state senator is the latest politico to express interest in mounting a challenge.
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Personality
Rowan Wilson honored at 2024 Asian American Judges Association of New York dinner
The state’s top judge was warmly welcomed at the packed event in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
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Lee Zeldin sees warning signs for women’s sports in ERA
At the state Capitol, conservatives gathered to focus on a culture war talking point that’s not included in the proposed constitutional amendment.
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Asian American voting power is breaking through in southern Brooklyn
The area is represented by Asian Americans in both chambers of the state Legislature and in the City Council. That doesn’t mean they agree on anything.
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Opinion: Clearing the air on Randy Mastro
Here’s why one the city’s most experienced litigators should be its next corporation counsel
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First pet-friendly shelter for unhoused families opens in the Bronx
The Urban Resource Institute and New York City Department of Homeless Services unveiled the facility to provide temporary housing that also allows for animals.
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Opinion: Common sense never goes out of style
Political trends come and go, but pragmatic, results-oriented governing remains key.
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Zinerman says DSA-backed challenger lives outside district
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman’s allies have sought to portray DSA-endorsed challenger Eon Huntley as an outsider and recently hosted an anti-DSA town hall.
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Here’s where the Leave It Blank campaign did best in New York City
In some Assembly districts in Brooklyn and Queens, a third of voters cast blank ballots in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Hochul promises in-person college graduation ceremonies as Columbia protests escalate
The governor said she does not want universities to cancel their in-person commencement ceremonies due to security concerns.
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New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
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It’s Election Day in Western New York
Voters are deciding on a new member of Congress to represent them in the 26th Congressional District.
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Columbia looks to suspend pro-Palestine protesters as House Democrats demand ‘decisive action’
The Ivy League university announced Monday night that it has begun suspending students who refused to leave a pro-Palestine encampment on campus.
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Here’s what New York elected officials are saying about the Columbia University protests
Progressives have criticized the school for bringing in the NYPD to clear the encampment, while Republicans have called for the National Guard.
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Retired insurance exec challenging 'radical' AOC in Democratic primary
Marty Dolan said he believes the representative’s policies are losing support in New York’s 14th Congressional District.
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