Heard Around Town

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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…

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News & Politics

Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection

Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.

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Politics

Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.

New York City

Politics

NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit

At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.

New York State

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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

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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

Politics

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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