Politics

Politics

4 things to know about Brianna Suggs

Eric Adams’ campaign consultant was questioned by the FBI Thursday as her home was raided, apparently prompting the mayor to cancel a crucial trip to meet with the White House.

Politics

Politics

George Santos decisively not expelled from Congress

A majority of Congress members, including dozens of Democrats, voted Wednesday evening to allow the embattled Long Island Republican to stay.

Politics

Politics

Rubén Díaz Sr. and Ruben Diaz Jr. back competing candidates in Bronx City Council race

The former Bronx borough president and his father, a former City Council member, are known for their very different ideologies.

Heard Around Town

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Republican NYC Council candidate returns George Santos donation

Republican Ying Tan, who is running for City Council in southern Brooklyn, returned a donation that appears to be from Rep. George Santos.

Politics

Politics

What we know about the hate speech situation at Cornell

Antisemitic threats on an open greek life forum have gotten national attention.

Politics

Politics

Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?

The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.

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Politics

Could embattled Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz lose to an unknown GOP challenger?

Poloncarz was expected to easily win a fourth term, but a series of scandals have boosted Republican newcomer Chrissy Casilio.

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Politics

DOC critic Jacqueline Sherman tapped for reappointment to Board of Correction

The mayor's office had hoped to replace Sherman when her term expired, but a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign succeeded in keeping her on the board of the jails watchdog.

New York City

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Kristy Marmorato has ties to several prominent supporters of Donald Trump

The Republican City Council candidate in the Bronx isn’t running on a MAGA platform, however.

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Politics

Judge throws out Assembly member’s lawsuit against Manhattan Democratic Party

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs sued the county party, several others after losing a vote for district leader, but on Tuesday a judge tossed his lawsuit.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.

Politics

Politics

Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?

Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.

Politics

Opinion

Opinion: The House speaker fight shows the New York GOP representatives’ true colors

Members of Congress like Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler say they’re moderates, but they’re considering MAGA extremists for House speaker.

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Politics

Council’s Italian Caucus will celebrate ‘Columbus Day’ this Monday

Democrat Justin Brannan is among the members who signed on to the letter seeking to preserve recognition of Columbus Day.

New York State

Politics

Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District

The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.

New York State

Politics

McCarthy’s exit may have limited impact on New York’s congressional races

While GOP dysfunction has been on full display, voters may have a short memory with next year’s crucial elections so far away.