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Adams criticized for not offering enough support for Palestinians

The mayor’s response to the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine has upset some local Muslim leaders, which could frustrate his attempts to court the growing voting bloc.

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On national TV, Eric Adams falsely accuses DSA of carrying swastikas and calling for extermination of Jews

Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have condemned the mayor’s inaccurate comments as cynical and are said to be considering legal action.

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Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest

Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.

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Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested on gun charge

The Republican from Brooklyn turned herself in and was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after she openly carried a pistol to a college protest, in violation of state gun laws.

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Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?

Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.

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Hochul declines to offer any support to Palestinian New Yorkers

As violence in Israel and Palestine escalates, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued multiple statements in support of Israel and Jewish New Yorkers – but nothing for Palestinians.

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Suozzi enters congressional race as candidate to beat

The field isn’t clearing for the former Congress member, but Tom Suozzi’s campaign comes in with some tough-to-beat advantages

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GOP City Council candidate Ying Tan gets support from an unlikely donor

Democrat Susan Zhuang still leads fundraising in the three-way race for the southern Brooklyn City Council seat, with a $100,000 cash-on-hand advantage.

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Eric Adams defends trip south of the border

The New York City mayor pushed back on critics, saying that his four-day visit to Latin America accomplished exactly what he intended.

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Working Families Party kicks off first-ever national convention in Philadelphia

The progressive labor-focused party welcomed lawmakers from around the region, labor leaders and more at the Downtown Sonesta Friday night

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Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District

The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.

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Council’s Italian Caucus will celebrate ‘Columbus Day’ this Monday

Democrat Justin Brannan is among the members who signed on to the letter seeking to preserve recognition of Columbus Day.

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Paladino continues to outraise Avella in Queens council race

Democratic former state Sen. Tony Avella is trying again for the seat in a repeat election against Paladino.

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Mayor Eric Adams insists the city is prepared for this weekend’s storm

With the city’s response and preparation to recent weather events under investigation, the mayor is taking no chances in preparing the public for this weekend’s rain.

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McCarthy’s exit may have limited impact on New York’s congressional races

While GOP dysfunction has been on full display, voters may have a short memory with next year’s crucial elections so far away.