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Labor leaders from 3 unions rally against LaSalle at the Capitol
Some unions have come out against the nominee due to a 2015 decision they consider to be anti-labor.
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Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up
New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.
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George Santos’ awkward first day, legal weed and NY judicial drama
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Jay Jacobs makes his case for why Democrats underperformed in November
He said strong Republican turnout and competitive primaries – not party leaders – were to blame.
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Politics
New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama
The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain.
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Hochul gambles on LaSalle, but the odds are stacked against her
The governor faces growing opposition over her controversial pick to be the next Court of Appeals chief judge.
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Personality
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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Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
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Votes for Lee Zeldin outnumbered registered Republicans in most New York City Assembly districts
Diving into the numbers shows Republicans doubled their support in the governor’s race New York City by flipping Democrats and independents.
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What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
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New York political predictions for 2023
Will any incumbents lose? What’ll be the biggest issue in Albany? We asked the experts.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: George Santos' on-camera explanation of swirling controversies
"This will not deter me from being an effective member of the United States Congress"
Heard Around Town
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To Brooklyn and back again – Mondaire Jones is moving to the 17th Congressional District
The outgoing Congress member may be setting himself for a political comeback.
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After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?
The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed
New York State
Politics
New York lawmakers most likely giving themselves a raise this week
The $20,000 salary bump would come with rules limiting how much money lawmakers can make with their side hustles.
New York State
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The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session
It’s a majority-Republican first-term class. One of them chose a military helicopter for a Patronus, and they believe in free will over fate.
Kathy Hochul
Opinion
Opinion: The data is clear - Kathy Hochul must return to the political center
An analysis of election results and two recent polls show divisive issues like criminal justice reform and calls by some Democrats to “defund the police” nearly handed a win to the GOP in the midterms.
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Policy
A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees
What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work?
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Politics
New York senators sign onto their staffers’ unionization effort
The New York State Legislative Workers United circulated a letter of solidarity among their bosses in the state Senate, garnering bipartisan support.
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