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Nadler and Maloney both want to talk with you separately
On primary day No. 1, the congressional rivals jockeyed for attention on the Upper West Side.
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About 15% of Democrats voted for New York governor – which means turnout was pretty good
Voter turnout is always “abysmal,” but with about 900,000 votes cast, it’s all relative.
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Hochul, Delgado look ahead to general election after primary victory
They’ll take on Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito in an election sure to be dominated by national issues
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Knicks owner James Dolan’s super PAC is spending in Assembly primaries
The Coalition to Restore New York has endorsed six candidates facing progressive opponents.
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New disclosures reveal New York City elected officials’ finances, potential conflicts
But Mayor Eric Adams leaving out his co-op for years shows they’re an incomplete picture, at best.
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Assembly hopefuls flout election law by failing to disclose campaign finance filings
Assembly Members José Rivera and Jeffrion Aubry, and their opponents, are among those who have missed key deadlines.
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Endorsements in the 2022 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor
Here’s who’s supporting who in what has become a very interesting race.
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Here are the New York Democratic Assembly lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
Races to watch on primary day – and their opponents aren’t all coming from the left.
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A lot of big names seen at the Jim Owles gala
Could the duo of Hochul and Archila be a preview of the Democratic ticket?
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Dissenting City Council members’ projects were funded after all
City & State originally reported that members who voted against the budget were stripped of some funding for pet projects. Turns out they were just stripped of credit.
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Adams finally endorses Hochul, but seems to be staying out of the race for lieutenant governor
The mayor may be torn between supporting Antonio Delgado and his former colleague Diana Reyna.
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Lieutenant governor candidates debate the nature of the role and taking on the governor
In the lone debate with all three candidates, gun control, money in politics and abortion were among the wide-ranging topics.
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Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
Here’s who the new mayor is appointing jobs to in City Hall.
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Adams offers comprehensive affordable housing plan
The New York City mayor’s approach includes solutions for homelessness, promotes home ownership and improves support for NYCHA, but is short on metrics and numerical goals.
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Adrienne Adams’ City Council passes its first budget
The $101.1 billion spending plan was approved late at night, with some opposition – and possible retribution.
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Punishment? Council members didn’t get credit for additional discretionary funds in NYC budget
Seven members had their names pulled from a $41.6 million pot Speaker Adrienne Adams has for pet projects.
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New York’s Black leaders on Eric Adams’ first five months
We solicited takes on the mayor who tops our Power of Diversity: Black 100 list.
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Adams endorses county backed challenger for district leader in Brooklyn
The mayor is backing Renee Collymore, an ally of party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, over incumbent Shaquana Boykin.
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Mayor Eric Adams and City Council strike $101 billion budget deal
Citing funding for some of the City Council’s priorities, Speaker Adrienne Adams called the deal an “unprecedented outcome”
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