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Tenants fed up with nonprofit landlord ask court to appoint administrator to take over building
A group of tenants living in a building owned by supportive housing provider Food First have filed a petition in housing court to get an administrator appointed to manage the building, which has over 150 outstanding violations.
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Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
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‘Leave It Blank’ campaign gets 12% of the vote in NY Democratic presidential primary
In New York City, about 15% of Democratic primary voters did not vote for any of the three candidates on the ballot.
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District Council 37 endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman
He has also been endorsed by 1199SEIU and the New York State Nurses Association.
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The New York elected officials calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
A growing number of politicians, labor unions, city councils and other organizations have joined the call for a ceasefire as the death toll increases.
Albany Agenda
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Few City & State readers think we’re looking at an on-time budget
It’s budget week in the Capitol, and it could be the first of many.
New York State
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As ceasefire politics have gone mainstream, fractures have emerged in the Democratic Party
Five months into Israel’s invasion of Gaza, a growing number of politicians have demanded a ceasefire.
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Guess when the New York state budget will be finalized and win a bath mat!
Do you think the state’s spending plan will be late again this year?
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Public defender Eli Northrup raises $102,000 in Assembly race
Northrup’s campaign also qualified for $88,000 in matching funds from the state.
Heard Around Town
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Zohran and Kal go to a coffee shop
Actor and former Obama staffer Kal Penn supports his good friend, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, but he is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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WFP endorses Jonathan Soto in 82nd Assembly District
Soto, who also has the support of DSA, is challenging Assembly Education Chair Michael Benedetto.
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Exclusive: Justin Brannan’s chief of staff challenges GOP Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
Brook-Krasny left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 2022. He now faces a strong challenge from Chris McCreight, Brannan’s chief of staff.
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Goldman and Nadler call for temporary ceasefire in Gaza
The two New York representatives joined 11 other Democrats in asking President Joe Biden to pursue an agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Heard Around Town
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Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn’t running for mayor (yet)
The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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2024 Bronx Assembly district special election results
Democratic attorney Landon Dais defeated Republican Norman McGill in the race to replace former Assembly Member Latoya Joyner.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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Bowman threatens defamation lawsuit after Latimer says he takes ‘money from Hamas’
At a black history event this weekend, Westchester County Executive George Latimer baselessly accused Bowman of “taking money from Hamas.”
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Democrats look to hold on to Bronx Assembly seat in special election
Landon Dais, a local attorney, is facing off against Republican Norman McGill.
Albany Agenda
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New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
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