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Personality
Personality
The bizarre language of budget season on Planet Albany
Some of the timelines and metaphors have been out of this world.
Technology
Personality
Likely AI books about New York politicians are flooding Amazon
Insiders may not learn much, since the books range from largely inaccurate to complete gibberish.
News & Politics
Politics
New York guest list for 2024 State of the Union
Who is attending the president’s speech alongside the Empire State’s senators and representatives?
Criminal Justice
Personality
The most notable Southern District of New York prosecutors
From Morgenthau to Giuliani – egos abound.
Personality
Personality
Nightmare blunt rotations for New York politicians
These elected officials would hate to see certain people at their 420 meetup.
Politics
Politics
Five takeaways from the House Ethics Committee report on George Santos
The member of Congress won’t be running for reelection next year.
Personality
Personality
New Yorkers think about the Roman Empire a lot
It must be all our towns named after people and places from antiquity.
2023 elections
Politics
Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years
Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.
Personality
Personality
Halloween costume inspiration from New York government mascots
Only real government insiders will get your costume.
Eric Adams
Personality
Eric Adams hand hearts, an unnecessary deep dive
The New York City mayor unveiled a new photo pose this summer, and he can’t stop spreading peace and love.
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Personality
Personality
Many places have been called New York City’s ‘sixth borough’
From Jerusalem to Puerto Rico, the phrase is capacious!
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Leading the drive to create a next-generation electrical grid
A Q&A with Con Edison Chair, President and CEO Tim Cawley on recently completed projects by the utility.
2023 session wrap-up
Policy
The 2023 most prolific New York legislators
Assembly Member Amy Paulin passed the most bills by far.
2023 elections
Politics
Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch
From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.
Personality
Personality
All the ways inflation is stressing New York City residents
From food to housing, costs are increasing much faster than wages, leading to an exodus.
Personality
Personality
Met Gala photos: New York political figures hit the red carpet
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others showed off their finest attire.
Personality
Personality
De Blasio-era policies Adams has tossed in the compost bin
From the Internet Master Plan to Gifted & Talented, there have been a number of policy changes from the previous administration.
Policy
Policy
Where could there be a new casino in NYC?
Proposals have popped up in every borough – and outside the city.
Politics
Politics