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New York State
A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York
Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy
News & Politics
Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats
Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.
Heard Around Town
Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start
The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.
News & Politics
WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate
The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.
Energy & Environment
The future of wind power relies in part on who wins the presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris will likely embrace the clean, renewable energy source, while former President Donald Trump stymies it, according to experts.
Heard Around Town
Adams’ senior officials rally for City of Yes housing plan
Mayor Eric Adams himself took a back seat on the day of action.
News & Politics
Gillibrand still sees abortion as winning issue for Democrats
U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand is not worried about Republican attempts to capitalize on confusion around the state Equal Rights Amendment.
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.
Politics
Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging
The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.
News & Politics
WFP fights to stay on state ballot
The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.
News & Politics
Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?
Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.
Campaigns & Elections
Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?
The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.
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News & Politics
Conservative billionaire drops millions on anti-ERA ads
Richard Uihlein donated $6.5 million to the Vote NO on Prop One Committee shortly before it launched a $4.5 million ad buy against the Equal Rights Amendment.
News & Politics
The results are in! Evolv gun scanners recover zero guns in subways
“This is objectively a failure,” the Legal Aid Society said of the pilot program.
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NYPD
The NYPD piloted weapon scanners in subways two months ago. They won’t release the results
The controversial pilot of Evolv’s gun scanners in subway stations ended in August, and Mayor Eric Adams has said the department will tell us how it went. But when?
Heard Around Town
NYC mayor avoids disavowing Trump support due to silliness season
Eric Adams and Donald Trump are both at odds with the DOJ.
News & Politics
State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy
The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.
News & Politics
Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
New York City Council
These NYC Council challengers are fundraising aggressively
Democrat Maya Kornberg has nearly matched incumbent Democrat Shahana Hanif’s war chest in Brooklyn’s 39th council district.
