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Bill de Blasio re-emerges
The perpetual candidate is reportedly considering running for Congress, which would be his fourth campaign for elected office in five years.
Politics
Politics
How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York
The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.
Politics
Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
Politics
Politics
During Biden’s visit Adams calls for a “9/11-type response” to gun violence
The president announced that he plans to ask U.S. Attorneys across the country to help crack down on the “iron pipeline.”
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams will meet with anybody
Cuomo? Check. Anti-vaxxers? Yep. But it’s a deliberate strategy by the mayor.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Tisch fined by conflicts of interest board
The former DoITT commissioner has said that she wants to stay in government service.
Politics
Politics
How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?
It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere
New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.
Politics
Politics
Takeaways from the new redistricting proposals for New York state Senate and Assembly
Albany Democrats stand to gain a lot in the decennial process expected to conclude this week.
Politics
Policy
Local lawmakers plead for federal help in New York’s gun violence crisis
Federal legislation, funding and coordination are part of a range of proposals to stop the flow of illegal guns into New York.
Politics
Politics
Republicans rage over tough congressional redistricting
The GOP is crying foul on new congressional lines, but their chances of getting them overturned are close to zero.
Politics
Politics
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is (probably) screwed
The new congressional district maps could have a Democrat representing Staten Island again.
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Politics
How Democrats could benefit from getting more Republican voters through redistricting
Albany mapmakers are moving GOP voters into some solid blue districts to boost their chances of holding their slim majority in Congress.
New York State
Politics
Gianaris denies gerrymandering in New York congressional map
Despite new congressional lines that clearly benefit Democrats, the state Senate’s No. 2 stands by the map.
New York State
Politics
Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams is on Signal
Government officials have come under heat for using the app, which can flout record-keeping laws.
New York City
Politics
Will the City Council approve a Harlem development over the wishes of the socialist local member?
Kristin Richardson Jordan’s opposition to One45 pits her against Rev. Al Sharpton – and maybe other council members.
New York State
Politics
What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
New York State
Politics
Suozzi demands AG investigation into Hochul’s travel habits
The Congress member argues that the governor is flouting her own calls for improved ethics
New York City
Politics