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Nonprofits take action after loss of Roe v. Wade
Organizations are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to patients beyond New York state’s borders.
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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.
Education
Policy
On determining NYC class sizes, all eyes turn to Hochul
The state Legislature voted to reduce class sizes to the mayor’s chagrin, and now the governor is facing pressure on all sides.
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Bronx nonprofit to work with foster care kids up to age 26
Increased city funding will help Catholic Guardian Services work with youth beyond its previous age limit of 21
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Disparities in maternal mortality are top of mind for pregnant Bronx City Council Member Pierina Sanchez
Council Member Sanchez holds degrees from both Harvard and Princeton.
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New York’s 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary results
Incumbent Kathy Hochul handily wins nomination.
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New York’s Democratic lieutenant governor primary results
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado defeats Diana Reyna, Ana María Archila to win nomination.
Politics
Hochul, Delgado look ahead to general election after primary victory
They’ll take on Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito in an election sure to be dominated by national issues
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Reform doesn’t stop at the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
Criminalized domestic abuse survivors call for the passing of legislation that will end mandatory minimums and grant a second look when being sentenced in court.
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Nonprofit gallery supports photo journalists covering Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Bronx Documentary Center will send proceeds from the sales made from the exhibition to support both American and Ukrainian photographers
Policy
Policy
Supporters of noncitizen voting vow to appeal state Supreme Court ruling
After a Staten Island judge ruled that the New York City law violated the state Constitution, advocates remain hopeful.
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New York 2022 Assembly primary election results
We’re following the competitive Democratic primary races across the state.
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.
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Ballot selfies are still out this election season
The New York City Board of Education is enforcing a century old law that prohibits voters from taking a picture of their ballot – even those on social media.
Heard Around Town
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Knicks owner James Dolan’s super PAC is spending in Assembly primaries
The Coalition to Restore New York has endorsed six candidates facing progressive opponents.
Opinion
Opinion: How New York politicians can win with the power of math
The politicians who excel at voter turnout and voter targeting will have the best chance at victory.
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PASSPort Public sheds light on procurement
Here’s a look at how the city has made this important step towards transparency and accountability
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Hochul and Delgado hit Upper Manhattan
The duo spent their last hours of the primary campaign in Harlem and Washington Heights.
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