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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Politics
Who’s endorsing Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip in NY-3?
The Democratic and Republican candidates are attracting endorsements ahead of the special election in February.
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Politics
Mazi Pilip is one of those pro-lifers who supports a woman’s right to choose (?)
In a debate against former Rep. Tom Suozzi, the Republican candidate in a bellwether Long Island election showed her inexperience.
New York City
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Jessica Ramos nearing decision on Steve Cohen’s Queens casino
In the next few months, the key state senator blocking the development may give a final thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
Heard Around Town
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3 NYC Council members who voted for veto override say cops still have too much paperwork
Erik Bottcher, Gale Brewer and Keith Powers warned against overburdening the NYPD once the How Many Stops Act is implemented during remarks at a Broadway Association legislative luncheon.
New York City
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City Council will test its own strength with criminal justice veto overrides
The debate over the How Many Stops Act reached a fever pitch this weekend, after Council Member Yusef Salaam was pulled over by the NYPD.
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Politics
DCCC makes nice with Mondaire Jones in 2024
After being pushed out of the district by the former chair of the national Democratic campaign apparatus, Mondaire Jones now has their institutional backing as he tries to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler.
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Politics
Progressive Caucus elects (somewhat) new leadership team
The group chose New York City Council Members Sandy Nurse and Shahana Hanif as co-chairs, elevating Nurse and reelecting Hanif.
Campaigns & Elections
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Democrats focus on abortion in NY-3 ad
A super PAC helping Democrats win back the House is out with its first ad in the Long Island special election.
Kathy Hochul
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Hochul’s favorability up in new poll
New York’s view of the governor has improved as she attempts to help Democrats win back the House.
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Politics
Who is Landon Dais, the Democratic choice to replace Latoya Joyner?
After failing to win two elections in Harlem, Dais moved to the Bronx and got involved with both the community and county party. Now he’s running for Assembly.
Real Estate
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Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul make appearances at the REBNY gala
The real estate party drew many elected officials.
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