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Biden’s Supreme Court pick, Ketanji Brown Jackson, would be first Black woman justice
Jackson in 2019 temporarily halted former President Donald Trump’s expedited deportation process, siding with a prominent New York-based immigrant advocacy group.
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Eric Adams faces growing controversy over appointees with anti-gay pasts
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Brad Lander were the latest officials to publicly criticize the new hires.
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Andrew Cuomo’s political comeback still has a long way to go
New polling showed New Yorkers had a worse opinion of him than Donald Trump.
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Over audible protests, Hochul calls for Democratic Party unity
The New York governor sought a common enemy at the state party convention.
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What Hillary Clinton has to say about New York Democrats
A keynote speech at the state Democratic convention shows how the former secretary of state remains politically relevant – and potentially a liability – more than five years after her presidential campaign.
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At the state Democratic convention, Hochul’s coalition is loud and proud
Party insiders lined up to praise the governor and endorse her for reelection, while those outside her orbit were few and struggled to be heard.
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Asian American advocacy group wants $30 million in mental health services after attacks in NYC
A fatal stabbing in Chinatown was the latest violent crime driving a call for action.
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Five things to know about Kimberly Hill
The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat
Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.
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Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary
Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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New York Assembly is (finally) moving to require more accountability for public officials who sexually harass employees
Progress has been elusive despite renewed calls for action following misconduct allegations that emerged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo one year ago.
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Cuomo attorney denies impact of COVID-19 nursing home deaths on impeachment talks
Rita Glavin hasn’t directly addressed the major scandals Cuomo faced aside from sexual harassment allegations.
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Jumaane Williams reassembles his old coalition
The long shot gubernatorial candidate is relying on the same supporters who didn’t get him elected statewide in 2018.
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Hochul’s ‘transparency’ vow called into question over campaign finance practices
A new report found she failed to comply with some “LLC loophole” reforms.
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Here are some of the most high-profile cases on Alvin Bragg’s agenda
A probe into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump has national attention.
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Who’s running to replace Alessandra Biaggi in the state Senate?
Several potential candidates have emerged to succeed Biaggi as she begins her congressional campaign.
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Alessandra Biaggi congressional run tests the progressive mood on the Long Island Sound
The progressive legislator has announced a campaign to replace centrist Tom Suozzi in a new district that includes parts of her current state Senate district.
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