Policy
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Monkeypox cases nearly double as NYC continues to plead for more vaccine doses
The city administered 4,000 vaccine doses on Sunday across three newly opened mass vaccination sites.
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Politics
Rep. Carolyn Maloney loans her campaign nearly $1 million in the race for the 12th Congressional District
Maloney has more money to spend than Jerry Nadler and Suraj Patel combined ahead of the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.
News & Politics
Politics
New York state Senate staffers announce unionization effort
About 10% of the 700-some Senate staffers have officially joined the organizing efforts for the New York State Legislative Workers Union.
Campaigns & Elections
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Elizabeth Crowley raises over $500,000 in campaign for state Senate
She more than tripled the haul of her socialist competitor, Kristen Gonzalez.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
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Politics
Eric Adams said he has only been to his ‘secret’ office four times
Adams downplayed a report released Wednesday revealing he has another office in a high-rise building just blocks from City Hall.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Elijah Muhammad was kept in isolated unit on Rikers for over 30 hours days before his death, board member says
The 10th person to die in the custody of New York City jails this year was found dead of a suspected drug overdose on Sunday
Gun Control
Politics
Carl Paladino attacks gun ban on private property in lawsuit against New York’s concealed carry law
Paladino, a Republican candidate for Congress, filed a federal lawsuit against the newly enacted law on Monday.
New York State
Policy
Janet DiFiore’s resignation comes at a pivotal time in New York’s fight against conservative Supreme Court
Gov. Kathy Hochul will choose a new judge to lead the state’s highest court, which could be tasked with making determinations on consequential issues, including abortion and gun control.
Heard Around Town
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney raises $850,000 in three months in race for NY-17
Progressive challenger state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will be at a huge financial disadvantage but has proven before she can beat a moneyed incumbent.
Eric Adams
Politics
Who can actually get a gun in New York City?
The New York City Police Department will be forced to change their strict gun permitting standards to adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s determination that the state’s rules for concealed carry licenses are unconstitutional.
Gun Control
Policy
Here’s how New York’s concealed carry law is ‘vulnerable’ to litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling sought to eliminate subjectivity from the licensing standards, but the state’s counter rules introduce new requirements that could be open to interpretation by licensing agencies.
Campaigns & Elections
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Jerry Nadler endorsed by 1199SEIU in competitive race against Carolyn Maloney
The backing of the powerful healthcare workers’ union further solidifies Nadler as the progressive pick in the race.
Policy
Policy
Here’s how New York’s revised concealed carry law will set new limitations on guns
The legislation signed into law Friday mandates training courses for concealed carry license holders, prohibits guns in Times Square and sets firearm storage requirements.
Gun Control
Policy
As gun laws change in New York, enforcement agencies expect chaos
Police in New York are seeing a surge in requests from gun owners for concealed carry permission following the Supreme Court ruling, but new laws from the state Legislature will likely complicate the process.
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Here’s who won the three countywide judicial primaries in New York City
Judgeships for the Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, along with the Brooklyn and Queens Civil Courts were also on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary.
Campaigns & Elections
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New York’s 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary results
Incumbent Kathy Hochul handily wins nomination.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Nearly 70% of detainees at Rikers women’s jail can be safely released: advocates
Criminal justice advocates and experts called on the city to study how it can free women and gender-expansive people housed at the Rose M. Singer Center following the death of inmate Mary Yehudah in May.
Policy
New York City Council members blame Department of Education for budget mismanagement after cutting funding
New York City Council members said the Department of Education failed to anticipate cuts in line with declining enrollment, leaving principals “surprised” by dwindling budgets.
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