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Sara Dorn
is a breaking news reporter for City & State New York.
Politics
Politics
On Long Island, four congressional races test the fate of both parties
The swing districts are seen as proving grounds for who will control the House of Representatives.
- By Sara Dorn
Policy
Policy
Federal judge dismantles New York’s new gun restrictions
A Syracuse judge on Thursday struck down several provisions of the state law limiting who can carry a gun in public.
- By Sara Dorn
News & Politics
Politics
New York State Police deployed to Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Fiona recovery
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday 100 troopers were on their way to the island to assist with cleanup efforts.
- By Sara Dorn
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Lessons learned from crafting messages for Alvin Bragg and Dan Goldman
A Q&A with political strategist Richard Fife about the key decisions that led both candidates to victory.
- By Sara Dorn
Gun Control
Policy
Advocates raise concerns about NYPD’s enhanced use of pedestrian stops to tamp down on guns
Gun arrests are at a 27-year high, while stop-and-frisk incidents have also surged.
- By Sara Dorn
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Migrant families are being separated when entering NYC shelter system: Advocates
Some asylum seekers who do not have documentation to prove they are related have opted to sleep on the street rather than be housed in different shelters.
- By Sara Dorn, NYN Media
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Shootings spike in New York City each summer. What are officials doing to stop it?
More police, summer jobs and a new task force are part of Mayor Eric Adams’ plan.
- By Sara Dorn
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
- By Sara Dorn
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Jumaane Williams proposes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
The New York City public advocate wants to codify protections for unhoused people.
- By Sara Dorn
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Policing experts laud New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ plan to bring back beat cops
The success of the program will require a modern take on a job seen as a relic of the past.
- By Sara Dorn
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