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Politics

Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more

Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.

Policy

Policy

Andrew Cuomo wants to do ‘precision policing’ too

The Bill Bratton approach emphasizes problem areas and problem people over blanket enforcement.

Politics

Politics

What good are mayoral forums? Ask the leading candidates who haven’t been to any

Mayoral candidates are invited to attend countless policy panels throughout the course of the campaign. They don’t all feel compelled to attend.

Politics

Politics

A whole lot of elected officials showed up at Adrienne Adams’ campaign launch

Seven City Council members are backing the speaker, in addition to multiple other current and former electeds.

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Politics

Adolfo Carrión Jr. in the mix for NYC deputy mayor role

The city’s housing commissioner could be in line for a promotion.

Politics

Politics

Adrienne Adams lets colleagues know she’s launching campaign for New York City mayor

Can she break the curse of the City Council speaker? She’s giving it a shot.

Politics

Politics

Labor and County come together to back Democrat Shirley Aldebol in Bronx council district

Aldebol’s primary opponents say they weren’t given the opportunity to interview for an endorsement from the county Democratic machine.

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Adrienne is on the horn

The council speaker is ringing up members to ask what they think about her jumping in the mayoral race.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: To turn your back on immigrants is to turn your back on New York

New York City Mayor Eric Adams knows immigrants are central to the identity of New York City. That’s why it’s humiliating to see him turn his back on them.

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Politics

A very Andrew Cuomo valentine

The former governor hijacked an Assembly member’s event to shoot a campaign-esque video.

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Politics

Adriano Espaillat <3 Ydanis Rodríguez

Rumors of a Carmen De La Rosa challenge do not point to a rift between the two Dominican politicos.

News & Politics

Politics

Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants

In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.

Policy

Policy

Justin Brannan’s council district got a nifty little City of Yes carveout

Brannan voted for the landmark zoning reform deal, but backyard mini apartments aren’t allowed in the “Bay Ridge Special District.”

Politics

Does Ydanis Rodríguez want his old council seat back?

There’s some speculation that the DOT commish is considering a primary challenge to City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

News & Politics

Politics

Eric Adams administration convenes second Charter Revision Commission focused on land use

The mayor’s team announced the creation of the new charter revision commission this week.

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Politics

Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.

The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.