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Exclusive: Justin Brannan’s chief of staff challenges GOP Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
Brook-Krasny left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 2022. He now faces a strong challenge from Chris McCreight, Brannan’s chief of staff.
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The Turkey probe is not the first investigation to touch Eric Adams
The mayor has had a long political career, and with it, many run-ins with watchdogs.
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Eric Adams’ visibility may not mean greater transparency
New York City government has in fact gone backward in several areas, including with law enforcement.
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City & State’s Black History Month celebration honors Al Sharpton, Vanessa Gibson and Erica Ford
The honorees gave remarks reflecting on the past and future of Black empowerment.
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Becoming VP: The Elise Stefanik Playbook
How the North Country Congress member is positioning herself for the role of Trump’s No. 2.
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Twilight zone: Hochul calls for border security, chides Republicans for blocking it
The Democratic governor said she misses former GOP House Speaker John Boehner.
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Goldman and Nadler call for temporary ceasefire in Gaza
The two New York representatives joined 11 other Democrats in asking President Joe Biden to pursue an agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Tenant advocates warn against watering down ‘good cause’ law
A coalition of upstate tenants, labor unions and community organizations are telling legislative leaders that “good cause” eviction must apply statewide.
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Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn’t running for mayor (yet)
The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.
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Siena College poll: New Yorkers cool to Hochul, worry about cost of living
The governor saw a dip in favorability, with many seeing her as out of touch.
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Hochul apologizes for joke about Israel-Hamas war
The governor had suggested that if Canada ever attacked Buffalo, the U.S. would naturally respond by destroying the entire nation of Canada.
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Jeffries blasts latest redistricting proposal
The House Minority Leader criticized the new congressional map released to lawmakers this week, suggesting that it unconstitutionally benefits Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro.
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IRC releases new congressional maps with few changes
The state Legislature will now vote on whether to accept the new maps or reject them and draw their own.
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Absolutely everyone is claiming responsibility for Tom Suozzi’s victory
Labor unions, the governor, progressives and national political action committees are all saying they were instrumental in flipping the seat.
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2024 New York 3rd Congressional District special election results
Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is heading back to Congress after defeating Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip.
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2024 Bronx Assembly district special election results
Democratic attorney Landon Dais defeated Republican Norman McGill in the race to replace former Assembly Member Latoya Joyner.
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Bowman threatens defamation lawsuit after Latimer says he takes ‘money from Hamas’
At a black history event this weekend, Westchester County Executive George Latimer baselessly accused Bowman of “taking money from Hamas.”
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How Somos found its way to the Dominican Republic
Assembly Member Karines Reyes talks to City & State about why she pushed to have the annual conference go beyond Puerto Rico.
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The Democratic establishment is coming for another socialist lawmaker upstate
Socialist Assembly Member Sarahana Shrestha unseated Kevin Cahill in 2022. Now his former chief of staff is primarying her.
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