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Finding Shirley Chisholm’s legacy across New York state

While a statue of the trailblazing member of Congress planned for Prospect Park in Brooklyn has been delayed and another has been in the works in Buffalo, her name has at least shown up in a number of places to honor her.

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‘Black women, Brooklynites, daughters of immigrants’ – Shirley Chisholm’s enduring impact on NY lawmakers

She was a pioneer: unapologetic and unwilling to ask for permission. It’s a legacy many sitting lawmakers aim to carry forward.

Political Personalities with Skye

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Looking for love and politics? Try City & Date

Here’s how eligible singles can be considered for inclusion in this feature, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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2022 in a nutshell: Our top 10 articles of the year

As we leave 2022 behind, let’s not forget to remember the year’s top headlines.

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The top New York tweets of 2022

Reports of Twitter’s death may have been exaggerated, but reports about these quality tweets certainly weren’t.

Interviews & Profiles

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Steven Cymbrowitz cautions against legislating on Zoom

The 20-year Assembly veteran is leaving the state Legislature proud of his work on housing and Holocaust education. He called for more congeniality in Albany.

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Sue Serino advises governing by listening

After losing a competitive reelection campaign against her colleague, Serino acknowledged the impact of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Steve Englebright leaves an environmental legacy

The Democratic Assembly member sponsored some of New York’s most significant climate laws.

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Richard Gottfried closes the book on more than half a century in office

The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement

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A look at Cathy Nolan’s trailblazing legacy

As one of the youngest women to serve in the Legislature when she started in 1984, the Assembly Member talks about the coalition building and leadership roles she took on before her upcoming retirement.

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Personality

Yuh-Line Niou helped to usher in a new era in the New York Legislature

Niou gave up her Assembly seat to run for Congress, but she’ll continue to represent her community in “a lot of different ways.” Whether that could mean a future run for office is unclear.

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Alessandra Biaggi gave up her state Senate seat. She has no regrets.

After an unsuccessful run for Congress, Biaggi will attend Harvard Divinity School. Will she run for office again? “Probably yes.”

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Zellnor Myrie and Diana Richardson are engaged

The state Senator and former Assembly member from Brooklyn made it official at the Somos Puerto Rico conference, sources say.

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Women at the helm of New York City’s uniformed agencies

The first female commissioner of the Department of Correction was also the first woman to head a major city agency in 1914.

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How three new moms are changing the New York City Council

Three of the City Council’s new members have become first-time mothers over the past year. They’re ready to do more for mothers and other caregivers in New York City.