New York State
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Port Authority hires Philadelphia police commissioner for security post
Danielle Outlaw was the first Black woman to lead Philadelphia’s police department.
New York State
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Corporate delay tactics are clouding union wins in New York
Labor unions bear the brunt of these aggressive maneuvers. How will they fight back?
2024 New York congressional battleground
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Who’s running against Anthony D’Esposito in NY-4?
A current state senator and a former Olympic figure skater are among those looking to unseat the Republican incumbent in this purple district on Long Island.
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New York City Council is getting younger – defying national trends
More candidates want to and are able to run competitive City Council elections.
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Divisions within oversight agency may imperil lawsuit against DOC
The mayor’s new appointees could shift the balance of power on the Board of Correction, leading the watchdog agency to abandon its lawsuit against DOC.
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Hirsch and Berger compete in a bellwether special election for the 27th Assembly District in Queens
The two Orthodox Jewish candidates in opposite parties are running on Sept. 12 to replace Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal, who resigned earlier this year.
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MENA candidates have had several wins in New York – and more close calls
While there have been breakthrough successes, more MENA candidates have been trying for elected office in recent years.
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Landlord group was one of biggest spenders on lobbyists last year
The group “Homeowners for an Affordable New York” paid $1.4 million to a single lobbying firm to fight “good cause” eviction protections.
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Key council committee approves five-year permit for Madison Square Garden
James Dolan gets five-year extension of Madison Square Garden’s special operating permit – one forever short of what he asked for.
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Ari Kagan outraises Justin Brannan in most recent campaign finance reporting period
The born-again Republican still has a lot of catching up to do after spending much of his war chest on a primary challenge.
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Inside DSA deliberations on Juan Ardila’s Assembly seat
An endorsement forum is expected next month that could have a major influence on the primary race to oust the incumbent.
New York State
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The fight to recognize the MENA identity
New York considers Middle Eastern and North African individuals to be white. A new bill would change that.
New York City
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The politics of visiting Israel aren’t stuck in the ’90s
New York’s Arab population has grown since then and has begun to assert its political influence.
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Adams’ Israel trip follows a tradition of mayoral journeys abroad to drum up political support back home
Ireland and Italy were big destinations in the past, followed by Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Albany Agenda
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A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
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'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
Criminal Justice
Politics
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
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Siena poll: New Yorkers are still worried about crime
As Democrats craft their 2024 election strategy, a new Siena College poll found that a majority of New Yorkers are afraid they’ll be the victim of a crime.
2023 elections
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Marjorie Velázquez easily wins City Council Democratic primary in the East Bronx
Her victory sets up a competitive general election race in this relatively moderate district.
2023 elections
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