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Districting Commission releases draft of New York City Council maps
“Preliminary” was the key word as commissioners proposed a shakeup in southern Brooklyn and other changes in new draft City Council maps.
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Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
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Eric Adams said he has only been to his ‘secret’ office four times
Adams downplayed a report released Wednesday revealing he has another office in a high-rise building just blocks from City Hall.
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New York’s true two-person race for governor
The WFP has replaced Jumaane Williams with Gov. Kathy Hochul on the ballot, removing the last true third party candidate from the November election
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How does redistricting work in New York City?
Buckle up for another round of legislative map re-drawing, this time for New York City’s 51 Council districts.
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Another Staten Island secession task force bill, really?
New York City Council Member Joe Borelli wants to explore making the borough a city again after his last attempt failed.
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New York lawmakers rage in wake of Supreme Court’s ‘abhorrent’ reversal of Roe v. Wade
Officials vowed to uphold New York laws protecting the right to an abortion, saying the state would remain a ‘safe haven’ for out-of-state abortion seekers.
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Housing plan unveiled and continued dysfunction at Rikers
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Here are some of the New York candidates hoping to launch a political comeback in 2022
“There’s still a pull.” Multiple familiar faces are hoping to revive their careers as elected officials.
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Dispute over hiring wardens outside of NYC Department of Correction threatens city’s control over Rikers
The federal monitor appointed to oversee management of the city’s troubled jail complex said the city is unwilling to agree to alternatives to recruiting from within.
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The first gubernatorial debate and a GOP shake-up in the 23rd District
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul opens application period for Penn Station redesign proposals
As the governor announced the request for proposals on Thursday, preservationists and community organizations reiterated concerns about destruction of the surrounding neighborhood.
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GOP gubernatorial candidates use Boudin’s recall to rebuke DA Bragg, Hochul
All four of the candidates highlighted the recall of progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, as New Yorkers’ concerns about crime remain high.
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Mass shooting in Buffalo and Eric Adams visited Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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City & State event highlights efforts to help MWBEs
The annual Diversity Summit gathered stakeholders to discuss how to improve the competitive procurement process.
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Injury rates surge at Amazon’s New York facilities
Amazon warehouses nationwide saw a spike in injuries in 2021, but the increase is even more stark in New York.
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New York City Department of Correction reveals plan to save Rikers from fed takeover
The federal monitor overseeing the jail system suggested the report may be enough to stave off the federal receivership threatened last month.
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