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Adams calls for stronger mental health interventions following Jordan Neely’s killing
Mayor Eric Adams did not directly criticize Daniel Penny, the former Marine who put Neely into a deadly chokehold on a subway car
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Politics
4 things to know about Breon Peace, the prosecutor charging Rep. George Santos
The U.S. attorney for the eastern district of New York is in the spotlight with this high-profile fraud case.
Heard Around Town
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Andy King is off the ballot again, after appeal
The former City Council member is trying to win his old seat back, after being expelled in 2020.
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Adams doesn’t make Biden’s national advisory board after criticizing the president
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Grace Meng are helping with the 2024 reelection campaign, however.
Politics
Politics
At ‘Unity Summit,’ Hochul touts gun laws, hate crime prevention
Almost a year after the Tops shooting in Buffalo, the governor said she’s taking action to prevent future racist violence.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Rep. Mike Lawler is in the middle of everything
Biden is visiting, the mayor wants to send asylum-seekers to his district and he’s facing one of the toughest reelection battles in the country.
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Hiram Monserrate can run again, after judge strikes down law
The political pariah from Queens got a big procedural win in his latest comeback attempt.
Campaign Confidential
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Laundry and Taylor-ing? Al Taylor spent campaign funds on laundry.
Now that Assembly Member Al Taylor is running for city council, some potentially sketchy spending came to light from an earlier campaign.
Campaign Confidential
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Not stringing him along: Nadler tells Stringer he's running for reelection
Rep. Jerry Nadler, 75 years old, says he’s running again in 2024, despite what a whole lot of potential candidates may hope.
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Politics
Queens progressives look to primary Juan Ardila if he refuses to resign
The Assembly member faces multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations but has refused to step down.
Budget
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Hochul’s late budget strategy seems like it worked
It took a while, but the governor got concessions on bail, charter schools and more.
Immigration
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NYC plans to house some asylum-seekers in suburban counties
With the city running out of space to house migrants, the Adams administration will pay for housing and services at two hotels in Rockland and Orange counties.
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Andy King ordered back on the ballot for Bronx City Council race
Once expelled from the City Council, King is trying to win back his old seat, in spite of term limit laws.
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Politics
After criticism, Hochul tries to clarify comments on subway killing
Progressives criticized the governor – and Mayor Adams – for not forcefully condemning the killing of Jordan Neely.
Campaign Confidential
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New York City elections in presidential years? Consultants don’t like it.
The Campaign Finance Board’s annual report recommends consolidating city, state and federal elections to boost turnout.
New York City
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Tenants rights protesters storm stage during NYC rent board meeting
City Council members joined a dramatic demonstration to stop rent increases amid a citywide affordability crisis. The board ultimately recommended 2-5% increases for one-year leases and 4-7% increases for two-year leases.
Campaigns & Elections
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New York City’s Asian neighborhoods feature some of the City Council races to watch
Democratic City Council incumbents could be vulnerable as some Asian voters shift to the right.
Politics
Politics
How’d Eric Adams do in the state budget? So-so.
Migrant funding, bail laws, housing, MTA funding and more – it all affects New York City.
Politics
Politics
Hochul cites media coverage in decision to roll back bail reforms
The governor said “horrific cases splashed on the front pages of newspapers” showed the need to change the state’s bail laws.
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So, which bus routes should be free?
Levine and Richards give up their picks for Hochul’s fare-free bus pilot program
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