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Politics
Cuomo sues former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation
Bennett has said publicly that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her – a claim that the former governor said is false and defamatory.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams denied public campaign funds for reelection bid
The Campaign Finance Board cited conduct “detrimental” to the matching funds program in denying the mayor a public funds payment for his reelection on Monday.
Politics
Politics
Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala
Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The NY Working Families Party proves vital in 2024
Over and over again, the WFP has made the difference in close races.
Politics
Politics
Poll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
A new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Reviving NYC through bold progressive action
The 2024 presidential election was a wake-up call: promises aren’t enough, and progressives must deliver concrete solutions that directly improve people’s quality of life.
New York City
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Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?
Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
Politics
Politics
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not.
It seems every day a new man tosses his hat!
New York City
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Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle
He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.
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Politics
What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?
She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.
Heard Around Town
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Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso’s repeat challenger hasn’t slouched in fundraising
Khari Edwards is back for round two.
New York City
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The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
Politics
Politics
In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time
Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.
Heard Around Town
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Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Politics
Special session the chatter of Somos
Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.
Politics
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
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Politics
Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump
The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”
Heard Around Town
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Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’
The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.
New York State
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‘Angry’ voters boot state Sen. Iwen Chu out of office
Republican Steve Chan won in a part of southern Brooklyn that has increasingly voted for Republicans.
New York City
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