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Politics
How much will AOC’s endorsement help Zohran Mamdani?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seal of approval gave a real boost to Brad Lander and Maya Wiley in 2021, and her national profile has only grown since then.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Some endorsers aren’t ranking their preferred NYC candidates. Is that too confusing for voters?
In this new ranked-choice reality, we’re seeing “tiers” and “slates” and “co-endorsements.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The leading contenders for Manhattan BP discuss their solutions for the borough
An excerpt from the Broadway Association’s online forum in May
Immigration
Policy
Can NY stop ICE from arresting immigrants at federal courthouses?
Existing state law only limits arrests at state courthouses, and it’s not clear the state Legislature has the power to stop arrests in federal buildings.
