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Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala
Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.
Heard Around Town
Politics
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
Personality
Personality
Adding more New York political balloons to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
As if the Thanksgiving holiday needs more politics.
New York City
Personality
Jennifer Walden Weprin makes a comeback
The well-connected cultural affairs executive lands a new job.
New York City
Personality
Rep. Nydia Velázquez breaks down the politics of Puerto Rico’s referendum
In a Q&A, she calls the unsanctioned vote a “political stunt.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde
An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…
Politics
Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala
The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races
Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.
New York City
Personality
New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration
The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.
New York City
Personality
Why Gustavo Rivera was early in calling for Eric Adams to resign
The state senator doesn’t believe the mayor can effectively govern anymore.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor
Village Preservation has a report on why the designations have slowed since Robert Wagner Jr.
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Policy
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Politics
No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would happen if they did.
Most recent mayoral administrations have been investigated for corruption, but the New York City line of succession hasn’t come into play.
Adams probes
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Kathy Hochul has a knack for being at the right place at the right time
The FBI’s investigation into the Adams administration turned attention away from the governor’s office after Linda Sun’s arrest.
