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New York State
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: There’s light at the end of the budget tunnel
He offered a few new potential housing nuggets while expressing optimism that the final budget will come soon.
New York State
Hochul announces the framework of a budget deal
The spending plan isn’t done, but the governor took a victory lap after getting closer to an agreement with legislative leaders.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
New York City
Adams, Hochul kick off National Action Network convention with praise for the Rev. Al Sharpton
The mayor burnished his activist credentials while the governor talked about budget priorities for Black families.
New York State
Exclusive: Bowman gets fundraising back on track in tough congressional primary
His seven-figure haul could provide a boost after a poll had him trailing by 17 points.
New York City
Who are the top NYPD officials posting controversial tweets?
In recent weeks, some NYPD leaders have used their department social media accounts to criticize journalists and a lawmaker.
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NY League of Conservation Voters drops 2024 endorsement slate
Like human caused climate change, this group of 85 endorsees is pretty predictable.
New York State
Building trades ask state Legislature to step in on 421-a labor standards
Eight construction unions criticized REBNY’s proposal for a wage floor and urged lawmakers to take the lead on a compromise plan.
Politics
How NY’s establishment Democrats are testing progressives’ staying power in 2024
After the progressive waves of the Trump years, some Democrats are challenging one-time insurgents.
New York State
Building the strategy to pass an Equal Rights Amendment in New York
The ballot amendment would enshrine additional protections in the state constitution.
Heard Around Town
Tom Suozzi’s victory lap
The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.
New York State
As ceasefire politics have gone mainstream, fractures have emerged in the Democratic Party
Five months into Israel’s invasion of Gaza, a growing number of politicians have demanded a ceasefire.
Albany Agenda
The NY lawmakers hoping for a 2024 comeback
Voters will see familiar names on their ballots, including Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and likely Tom Abinanti.
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New York City
7 things to know from the 2023 New York City lobbying report
Last year was a busy one for the movers and shakers influencing City Hall.
Politics
NYC Department of Education backs changes to state law to allow fully-remote meetings
Pro-Palestine parents who serve on school advisory councils have received death threats and are now afraid to meet in person, but current state law requires in-person meetings.
New York State
Online gambling could be the next big legalization fight in Albany
Casino companies have the potential for a big payday if they’re successful in their lobbying efforts.
New York City
The 2025 race for Carlina Rivera’s City Council seat is on
Andrea Gordillo, Manhattan Community Board 3 chair, is launching her campaign this week.
Politics
Democrats look to hold on to Bronx Assembly seat in special election
Landon Dais, a local attorney, is facing off against Republican Norman McGill.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Snow forecast complicates Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip’s Election Day
Turning out voters in bad weather will be a key factor in Tuesday’s contest in the 3rd Congressional District.
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