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What was behind Eric Adams’ first veto?
How the mayor took stiffer fines for violating zoning regulations on joint-living-work-quarters for artists off the table
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the New York Democratic lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
The left is once again coming after incumbent members of the state Senate and Assembly.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
New York City
Politics
What’s next for Bill de Blasio?
It’s pretty much time that the former New York City mayor update his LinkedIn page.
New York City
Politics
Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
Here’s who the new mayor is appointing jobs to in City Hall.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
From Rikers to Albany – Eddie Gibbs wants to be the first ex-offender Assembly member
A Q&A with the legislative candidate who served prison time three decades ago.
New York State
Politics
Schumer endorsed for reelection by like, every labor union
The U.S. Senate Majority Leader also has a substantial warchest, as a primary from AOC seems increasingly unlikely
New York City
Politics
De-De-Blasifying the city’s highways
DOT says signs with former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s name will be changed by the end of the month – a lot longer than it took to change signage when Kathy Hochul became governor.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ transition committee has brought in nearly $2 million
The mayor has until April 30 to spend it on an inauguration ceremony – or give the money back.
New York City
Politics
COIB let other mayors hire family members. Will it give Eric Adams permission?
Previous waivers grant some insight, but there could be a key difference with Bernard Adams, if he’s getting paid.
New York City
Politics
Assembly Member Diana Richardson named Brooklyn deputy borough president
Borough President Antonio Reynoso chose a fellow progressive, which will create an open legislative seat.
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New York City
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How Adrienne Adams became the speaker
The compromise candidate’s win came after Mayor Eric Adams picked someone else.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?
Show Up, Turn Out, launched a campaign to encourage Black New Yorkers to vote in the election and the result they say was a big bump in voter turnout.
New York City
Politics
Can Eric Adams really hire his brother?
Bernard Adams wouldn’t be the first family member of a mayor to work in their administration.
New York City
Politics
Adams probably can’t veto the new noncitizen voting law – but he might not defend it either
The new mayor said he is uncomfortable with allowing noncitizens who have lived in the city for just a month to vote. He has some choices to make about the controversial voting rights bill.
Politics
Police officer mayor’s first day on the job
Eric Adams’ New Year’s Day was all about crime and policing.
Policy
Eric Adams’ COVID-19 plan keeps private sector vaccine mandate in place
The New York City mayor-elect stressed continuity – and better communication with city businesses.
Criminal justice
Policy
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
New York City
Politics
How will de Blasio be remembered? We asked some experts.
He’s already touted universal pre-K, community policing and ThriveNYC. Now here’s how experts really think the term-limited New York City mayor will be remembered.
New York City
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