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Adrienne Adams elected first Black City Council speaker
Former speaker candidates Keith Powers and Diana Ayala were named to leadership positions at the council’s first meeting.
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A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State
From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.
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What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address
State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.
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Cuomo will not be criminally charged for allegedly groping aide
The Albany County District Attorney announced Tuesday it has dropped the case.
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4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps
Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.
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Adams probably can’t veto the new noncitizen voting law – but he might not defend it either
The new mayor said he is uncomfortable with allowing noncitizens who have lived in the city for just a month to vote. He has some choices to make about the controversial voting rights bill.
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In a win for gerrymandering, New York redistricting commission submits two sets of partisan maps
The state’s Independent Redistricting Commission failed to agree on one proposal to send to the Legislature.
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After Malatras’ ouster, who will be the next chancellor of SUNY?
A new leader will need to respond to calls for transformative change at the public university system – including making it free.
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A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022
Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.
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Schumer pledges vote on Build Back Better
The Senate majority leader’s vow comes a day after Sen. Joe Manchin said he plans to cast his pivotal vote against Biden’s social spending and climate plan.
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Will 15-minute delivery do to bodegas what ride-hailing apps did to the taxi industry?
Manhattan Borough President and Council Member-elect Gale Brewer said oversight of the rapidly growing ultrafast delivery industry is needed to prevent that scenario.
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How will de Blasio be remembered? We asked some experts.
He’s already touted universal pre-K, community policing and ThriveNYC. Now here’s how experts really think the term-limited New York City mayor will be remembered.
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Adrienne Adams declares victory in the City Council speaker race
With 33 pledged supporters, Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ embrace and opponent Francisco Moya’s concession, Adrienne Adams has secured the speakership.
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Lawmakers to Hochul: Expand public renewable power
Over 50 state legislators sent a letter to the governor asking she include legislation to expand NYPA’s operations in her budget.
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Eric Adams taps Las Vegas Public Safety Chief to lead NYC jails
Louis Molina previously worked for the New York City Police Department and the city’s Department of Correction.
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Policing experts laud New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ plan to bring back beat cops
The success of the program will require a modern take on a job seen as a relic of the past.
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SoHo/NoHo rezoning, gas ban and more passed by City Council
At the last stated meeting of the year, the New York City Council passed several major bills. Here’s the rundown.
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