New York City
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The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?
Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.
Campaigns & Elections
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Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons
The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.
New York City
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Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
New York City
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As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach
A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.
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NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them
The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.
Politics
Politics
Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment
The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.
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Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
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Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
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Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
New York City
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Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll
A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.
New York City
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Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)
City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
New poll has rosy numbers for Cuomo
The former governor was just about tied with Gov. Kathy Hochul when voters were asked who they would choose in 2022.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Andrews is challenging Assembly Member Vivian Cook – backed by her supporters’ money
WFP-backed Andrews has a massive cash advantage over the 84-year old incumbent.
New York City
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City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget
The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.
New York State
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NY GOP officially backs Zeldin for governor in 2022
Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin has long been considered the front-runner, but opponents promise a serious primary.
New York State
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George Pataki reemerges at the state GOP convention
The former governor is not running for his old job, but he offers Republicans hope of winning their first statewide race since he ruled the Second Floor.
New York State
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At convention, NY GOP awkwardly backs both Trump and Ukraine
Party Chair Nick Langworthy likened Ukraine’s civilian resistance to the GOP’s struggle, while he invoked a Putin-friendly former president.
New York State
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Long Island takes center stage at GOP state convention
The GOP playbook this fall depends on replicating their 2021 success in races in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Politics
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