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Personality
Mathylde Frontus has never been able to take her seat for granted
The two-term Brooklyn Assembly member narrowly lost to Republican Alec Brook-Krasny in this year’s election.
New York State
Politics
More than a third of NY’s congressional delegation won’t be returning in 2023. Is that bad for the state?
The loss of 10 incumbents to redistricting and retirement means New York is losing some influential representatives, but there’s power to gain too.
Exit interviews
Personality
The last IDCer: An exit interview with Diane Savino
The Staten Island state senator has never been afraid to talk smack.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pending power struggle over BOE appointment in Manhattan
Manhattan Democratic Chair Keith Wright nominated Barry Weinberg. Rep. Adriano Espaillat may not like that.
Heard Around Town
Policy
No Gucci, yes homeless housing, in pending Innovation QNS deal
The Astoria development seems likely to happen with City Council Member Julie Won’s support.
Politics
Politics
Hakeem Jeffries isn’t showing his cards
A Q&A with the Congress member, who spoke carefully about Democratic leadership at the federal level and in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
At Somos, a Jewish event brings people in
Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams, Letitia James and more spoke at David Greenfield’s event at the Chabad Jewish Center of Puerto Rico
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams offers peaceful tone at Somos
The New York City Mayor shifted away from his push on the importance of rolling back bail laws after arriving at the annual conference in Puerto Rico Friday.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis
At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems feel extra weird about partying at Somos this year, after lackluster general
“There’s a lot of important soul-searching for folks to do.”
2022 general election
Politics
2022 New York congressional general election results
The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.
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Politics
Politics
What you need to know about this year’s Somos Puerto Rico conference
The annual political bash will be toned down in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona – but everyone in New York politics will still be there.
2022 general election
Politics
Is gender bias hurting Kathy Hochul?
The first woman governor of New York is trailing among men, and political consultants said this is a very familiar “likeability” issue.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus’ reelection is in danger – but some Brooklyn Democrats aren’t eager to help
A former Democrat Alec Brook-Krasny is challenging her for the seat in a purple Assembly district plagued by petty drama.
Personality
Personality
The best political costumes for Halloween in New York
Run don’t walk to your nearest Spirit Halloween before they sell out.
Personality
Personality
Latrice Walker: Eric Adams’ crime summit was ‘a real discussion’
In a Q&A, the Assembly member downplayed bail reform as a political liability for Democrats.
Policy
Policy
NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here
Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda is Dominican now. Other Dominican lawmakers don’t like how he did it.
His critics wondered if the move was for political gain after he was redistricted into a Dominican community.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former New York City Council member stands with a current one on Innovation QNS
This rezoning battle feels like others before it.
Politics