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How partisan politics have changed the atmosphere of the New York City Council
Council members, once known for their reputation for getting along, have shown more partisanship and rancor over the past year.
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TWU’s Samuelsen breaks with labor to give lukewarm support to LaSalle
Supporters of the chief judge nominee will take whatever they can get at this point.
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‘I had to hear it at least seven times.’ It’s recruitment season for NYC Council
And current City Council members are reminiscing about deciding to run.
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Races to watch in 2023 for the New York City Council
A way-too-early preview of some of the hottest primaries.
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NYC politicians back nurses on first day of strike
Over 7,000 nurses walked off the job at Mount Sinai and Montefiore Monday
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Labor leaders from 3 unions rally against LaSalle at the Capitol
Some unions have come out against the nominee due to a 2015 decision they consider to be anti-labor.
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Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up
New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.
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George Santos’ awkward first day, legal weed and NY judicial drama
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Shelley Mayer will join state Judiciary Committee
The state senator is the second new committee member to have publicly announced that she would not vote to confirm Hector LaSalle as chief judge.
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NYC leaders acknowledge 22% increase in overall crime, while pointing to signs of progress
Year-end data from the NYPD reports that homicides and shootings declined in 2022. Leaders say the last three months of the year pointed to even more promising signs ahead.
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Jay Jacobs makes his case for why Democrats underperformed in November
He said strong Republican turnout and competitive primaries – not party leaders – were to blame.
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Top Black electeds met to talk about crime, but they don’t have much to say yet
Rev. Al Sharpton brought some of New York’s leaders together for a closed door discussion.
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Latino politicians split on Hochul’s embattled chief judge pick
In a letter shared exclusively with City & State, more than 70 Latinx leaders explained their opposition to chief judge nominee Hector LaSalle.
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New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama
The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain.
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'New York has done its share,' Eric Adams says on migrant crisis
The mayor is making direct calls for action from the federal government to address the influx of asylum seekers, many of whom have landed in New York City.
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Hochul gambles on LaSalle, but the odds are stacked against her
The governor faces growing opposition over her controversial pick to be the next Court of Appeals chief judge.
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Senate Judiciary chair says prospects are dim for Hochul’s chief judge pick
State Sen. Brad Hoylman’s committee is tasked with reviewing the nominee and deciding whether to advance Hector LaSalle for a floor vote.
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Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
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Votes for Lee Zeldin outnumbered registered Republicans in most New York City Assembly districts
Diving into the numbers shows Republicans doubled their support in the governor’s race New York City by flipping Democrats and independents.
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What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
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