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New York political predictions for 2025
Who will be elected New York City mayor? What is Andrew Cuomo angling for? We asked experts to consult their crystal ball.
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Former Manhattan BPs endorse Alvin Bragg
Bragg is rolling out endorsements ahead of the 2025 cycle, with Gale Brewer, Ruth Messinger and C. Virginia Fields as the latest to rally around his reelection.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Latinos in New York and the 2024 presidential election
Precinct-level data shows that Harris won Latinos by less than Biden did, but Latino voters did not defect to Trump en masse.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Exit interview: Jamaal Bowman says he’s ‘proud of all of it’
The outgoing congressional representative said he’ll remain active in Yonkers and Bronx politics and eventually plans to run for office again.
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Eric Adams will take his tin cup – and baggage – to Albany next year
The mayor has floated support for a proposal to cut taxes for low-income New Yorkers and to make involuntary removals easier – both of which need state approval.
Adams probes
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted
Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.
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Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants
In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.
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Hochul backs abolishing the Electoral College
As she presided over the state’s ceremonial Electoral College vote, the governor called for the system to be replaced by a national popular vote.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press
Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino was inspired by Elon Musk to run for Congress
An interview with the unconventional GOP candidate hoping to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik upstate.
Donald Trump
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Trump: ‘I would certainly look at’ pardoning Eric Adams
The president-elect repeated assertions that the New York City mayor had been treated unfairly by federal watchdogs.
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Eric Adams denied public campaign funds for reelection bid
The Campaign Finance Board cited conduct “detrimental” to the matching funds program in denying the mayor a public funds payment for his reelection on Monday.
Campaigns & Elections
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What to watch for at the NYC Campaign Finance Board meeting
After the mayor was indicted on federal campaign finance charges, the city’s public matching funds program is under heightened scrutiny.
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Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee
Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee
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Eric Adams administration convenes second Charter Revision Commission focused on land use
The mayor’s team announced the creation of the new charter revision commission this week.
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Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Danny O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I don’t think people should have these jobs for life.’
The first out gay man to serve in the New York Assembly is stepping down.
Events
Policy
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
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