New York State
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Gov. Kathy Hochul hits new polling lows
A new Siena College poll shows New Yorkers aren’t happy with the governor, or congestion pricing.
New York State
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Politics
NY League of Conservation Voters drops 2024 endorsement slate
Like human caused climate change, this group of 85 endorsees is pretty predictable.
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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.
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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
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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
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Tom Suozzi’s victory lap
The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.
New York State
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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
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The NY lawmakers hoping for a 2024 comeback
Voters will see familiar names on their ballots, including Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and likely Tom Abinanti.
New York City
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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