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Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
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Poll: Nine months into Mamdani’s tenure, affordability remains serious problem
A new survey from Honan Strategy Group found that nearly half of New York City voters say they are likely to leave the city within the next five years due to the cost of living.
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Personality
John Samuelsen is (predictably) not happy about the horse carriage ban
An interview with the union leader on what he plans to do next about the apparent deal to ban the industry from New York City.
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Nikki Lucas, prospective Brooklyn Democratic Party chair, sued over campaign debts
A spokesperson for the Assembly member who could lead the county party described past invoices as disputed and said they’re “under review.”
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Mamdani says ‘this city wants ICE out,’ following shooting
The mayor said his efforts to negotiate the release of 28-year-old Oscar Belgal with President Donald Trump have so far been unsuccessful.
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How Hudson Valley politics has changed over the past 20 years
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney weighs in on the local media landscape and the Mike Lawler versus Cait Conley contest.
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Mike Lawler might be the only Republican who could win NY-17. Can he do it again?
The member of Congress is looking to fend off Democrat Cait Conley – and keep Donald Trump from sinking him.
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Jacobs secures reelection as state Dems chair
With the governor and other party bigwigs in tow, Jay Jacobs fended off his first-ever challenge for the role
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Court delays Brooklyn Dems leader vote
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s controversial rules amendments were also invalidated, in a win for the party’s reform wing.
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Preet Bharara’s rogues’ gallery
More than a dozen political players were prosecuted by the powerful U.S. attorney.
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Chaos reigns at Brooklyn Dems organizational meeting
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s rules changes were passed again. Some county committee members were elected. It could all be undone in a pending court case. Everyone was miserable.
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Inside Rich Schaffer’s ‘hardball’ campaign to keep power in Suffolk County
The Long Island Democrat allegedly offered to pay to ensure a county committee member’s vote as he faces a serious challenge.
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Judge blocks Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s BK Dems rules overhaul
Judge Jill R. Epstein called the recent vote to change party rules – part of the Brooklyn chair’s scheme to maintain control – “improper.”
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What’s next for the Squadriano after Adriano Espaillat’s loss?
Two likely possibilities: A new leader could emerge, or they could break apart.
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Rahm Emanuel is still talking about his meeting with Zohran Mamdani
The potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate’s story doesn’t align with City Hall’s version of events.
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Menin conspicuously absent from Mamdani’s 9/11 health announcement
The already strained relationship between the two leaders is being tested by the tense 25th anniversary commemorations.
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Book excerpt: How steel from the twin towers came to symbolize the tragedy
In a new book, “Scattered Steel,” the authors chronicle how 9/11 memorials made of steel beams connected the rest of the country to New York.
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Meet the cop-loving North Country dairy farmer Democrat trying to flip Stefanik’s seat
Does Blake Gendebien have the right profile to beat Anthony Constantino in a district Trump won three times?
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Blakeman sends fake pied-à-terre letters in campaign stunt
The GOP gubernatorial candidate has graduated from potentially deceptive AI to potentially deceptive mail.
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