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Other political figures who backed out of appointments
Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.
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The best New York political films
With the Academy Awards coming up, we compiled a list of the best films about politics in New York, including "Citizen Kane," "Gangs of New York" and "Serpico."
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New York's most competitive congressional races
There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.
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It’s time for menstrual equity
The state Legislature should require free menstrual products in public schools, argue Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.
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Could tech increase inequality in New York City?
In a live interview at City & State’s Digital NY Summit & Awards, New York City Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. weighed in on the growing ubiquity of technological innovations as well as the role of technology in creating new jobs and whether major tech firms are good actors.
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Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial
The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.
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Changing the language around Black History Month
State Sen. Kevin Parker argues that it is important that we change the lexicon from Black History Month to African American History Month.
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Will Florida’s school shooting hurt New York Republicans?
Gun control may influence New York’s competitive congressional races.
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Who's off the New York City Power 100?
Every year, City & State puts together its list of the 100 most powerful political figures in New York City. Here are all the people from the 2017 Power 100 you will no longer find on this year’s list.
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A gun control coalition, 1199’s endorsement and still more Percoco
In this week’s headlines, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formed a coalition to combat gun violence and won a key – albeit expected – endorsement from 1199 SEIU, while the long-running corruption trial of his former top aide, Joe Percoco, kept on running.
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