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.
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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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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
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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.
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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
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What does New York’s lieutenant governor actually do?
Antonio Delgado gave up a seat in Congress to take on a role that has very little institutional power.
New York City
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NYC voters unimpressed by Eric Adams’ handling of crime: poll
The mayor’s approval rating on crime declined from 49% in February to 37% by the end of April.
New York City
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Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.
New York State
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What Delgado’s exit from Congress means for Democrats
Rep. Antonio Delgado’s appointment to lieutenant governor leaves open a vulnerable swing seat Democrats may struggle to keep as district lines remain uncertain.
New York State
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Benjamin pledges to remove himself from the ballot
The former lieutenant governor offered his first public comments since his arrest on corruption charges
New York State
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5 things to know about Amazon and New York’s fraught history
The online retail behemoth and the Empire State had clashed long before workers voted to unionize at a Staten Island Amazon facility on Friday.
New York State
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In the redistricting chaos, will Hochul see an opening?
Legislative changes to petitioning are reportedly on the table – and with them could come Albany “sausage-making.”
New York State
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The courts tossed new district maps. Now what?
New York’s 2022 primaries are about to get very messy.
New York State
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Hochul wants to replace Brian Benjamin on the ballot. Will the Legislature let her?
Time is running out for the Legislature to approve a bill that would get Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot.
New York State
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Gov. Hochul’s job approval rating dips to new low: poll
Crime and the economy are top-of-mind for voters.
New York State
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With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed
Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.
Politics
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Independent runs for governor or LG? Not so fast
With upheavals and rumors complicating this year’s election cycle, state law makes it difficult to play electoral musical chairs.
New York State
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Suozzi calls Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law 'reasonable'
Asked on a conservative radio talk show about the controversial law, Rep. Tom Suozzi leaned into right-wing talking points about not wanting teachers discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
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