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Elected officials past ‘child-bearing age’ bristle at Alessandra Biaggi tweet

A recent tweet from the state senator suggested older officials won’t fight as hard for reproductive rights. It reignited a longtime debate over what ageism looks like for people who hold political office.

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Sean Patrick Maloney has $2.4 million on hand as super PAC funding starts flowing into 17th Congressional District race

Alessandra Biaggi, who is challenging Maloney’s reelection, has been the target and beneficiary of independent spending in the race.

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No IDC NY to back Gustavo Rivera in state Senate District 33

The coalition said it would not support Miguelina Camilo because of her donations to ex-IDC member Marisol Alcantara.

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Rep. Grace Meng endorses Robert Zimmerman in 3rd Congressional District

The state’s House delegation is split, since Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed Josh Lafazan as his successor.

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De Blasio returns to City Hall to call for new COVID-19 strategy

The former mayor’s campaign events took him to City Hall Park for his second press conference this week.

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Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November

The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.

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Rivera, Niou, Goldman form top tier in new 10th Congressional District poll

De Blasio near last and more than a quarter of likely voters are undecided, according to Data for Progress.

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New York’s top judge to step down

Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, said she would resign at the end of August.

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s time as Brooklyn Democratic leader may be nearing its end

Facing a legacy of division, the history-making Assembly member hasn’t said whether she will seek another term in September.

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Here’s how the DSA keeps its lawmakers in line

The six – and counting – members of the Socialists in Office bloc meet weekly with DSA leaders and activists to discuss politics and figure out how Albany really works. But a recent bill to fund public housing has caused tension.

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Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik

The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.

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Dissenting City Council members’ projects were funded after all

City & State originally reported that members who voted against the budget were stripped of some funding for pet projects. Turns out they were just stripped of credit.