New York City
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Republican lawsuit against noncitizen voting law begins
The case will likely hinge on whether the guarantee of the right to vote to citizens is viewed as a floor or a ceiling.
New York City
Politics
Poll: New Yorkers want metal detectors, more cops on subways as concerns about crime remain high
Though the city maintains historically low crime rates, 70% of respondents said they feel less safe than they did before the pandemic, with a majority fearing hate crimes.
Politics
Politics
Is Suozzi’s ethics scandal an ethics scandal?
The candidate for governor also criticized incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul for handing out rebate checks ahead of the primary, among other potential ethical issues.
Politics
Politics
LG candidates Ana María Archila and Diana Reyna debate New York’s most pressing issues
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado declined to attend the forum where gun violence, housing, COVID-19 and other important topics were discussed.
Politics
Politics
Carlina Rivera enters the race for New York's 10th Congressional District
The New York City Council member said she will be running as the only candidate who was born and raised in the district.
Politics
Politics
Maloney v. Nadler: Who would have thought?
Both are about to slug it out to decide who stays in Congress.
Politics
Politics
The New York City Council failed to pass a bill. What happened?
Progressives opposed to boosting police pensions voted down a bill for the first time in years.
Politics
Politics
The race for New York’s 10th Congressional District begins
Six top candidates met in person for the first forum in the Empire State’s hottest race.
Politics
Politics
Final congressional and state Senate maps still bring political upheaval
The court released district lines with a number of big changes and plenty of chaos for Democrats.
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Politics
Early observers say Bill de Blasio might actually have a shot at Congress
De Blasio officially announced his run for the 10th Congressional District on Friday.
New York City
Politics
Another day of contradictory remarks from Eric Adams – this time on crime
Adams made the inaccurate statement in a Thursday interview on FOX 5 that he has “never witnessed crime at this level,” only to deny making the claim hours later.
Politics
Politics
Sources: Scott Stringer plans to run for state Senate
The former New York City comptroller could make a political comeback in an open West Side seat.
Politics
Politics
‘Real good energy:’ Eric Adams leaves Albany optimistic about mayoral control
New York City Education Committee Chair John Liu said talks with the mayor were productive.
Politics
Politics
Adams heads to Albany for a late push on his priorities
Extending mayoral control, getting more speed cameras, haven’t been as easy as the New York City mayor expected.
Politics
Politics
Draft congressional maps cause headaches for Democrats
A Nadler-Maloney matchup and a potential face-off between Bowman and Jones are just a couple of the party’s many problems.
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Politics
Adams returning $800,000 to donors after canceling inauguration event
Big time donors like Steve Cohen, Dan Loeb, are getting their money back from the mayor.
Campaigns & Elections
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Which Democrats are running for lieutenant governor?
A multi-candidate field is taking shape ahead of the June primary election.
New York State
Politics
Hochul campaign centers abortion issue
The state’s first female governor has promised to be a protector of abortion rights as Roe v. Wade is on track to be overturned.
Politics
Politics
Rep. Nydia Velázquez endorses Archila for LG, over her House colleague Delgado
Ana María Archila gets support from a key Hispanic leader, in an all-Latino primary
New York State
Politics