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‘It’s not the same.’ Former NY county execs in Congress have advice for George Latimer
Three current members of the New York delegation have walked the same path from executive to federal legislator before.
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Hochul calls for expulsion of Chinese diplomat following former aide’s indictment
The governor recommended that the U.S. State Department expel the Chinese consul general after her former aide was charged with secretly aiding the Chinese government.
News & Politics
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Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid
The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.
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John Liu defends Linda Sun in wake of federal indictment
While Republicans demanded wide-ranging investigations into the Hochul administration, state Sen. John Liu cautioned against rushing to judgment.
Albany Agenda
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Advocates push for public ownership of Hudson Valley energy company
As Central Hudson continues to raise rates, activists and progressive lawmakers are making a new push to bring it under public ownership – but organized labor is wary.
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Has the WFP become toxic on Long Island?
Few Long Island Democrats in competitive elections are running on the Working Families Party ballot line this year.
Kathy Hochul
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Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair
Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.
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Six hours in and counting, City Council isn’t easing up on Mastro
Randy Mastro, Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel, faced tough questioning from the City Council in his first hearing before an anticipated vote next month.
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Randy Mastro prepares his argument to City Council
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel faces a tough road to confirmation.
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Democrats target Latino voters in Hudson Valley swing district
The party is bringing on bilingual staff and tweaking its abortion messaging as it looks to increase turnout in Spanish-speaking communities.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
From congestion pricing to Medicare Advantage, the politically nimble leader of the teachers union seems to always come out on top.
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NY elected officials call for DNC to give speaking slot to Palestinian
State legislators and City Council members joined the Uncommitted movement’s demand that the Democratic National Convention allow a Palestinian American to speak.
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Personality
Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris
The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.
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Chemung County Dems pass Gaza ceasefire resolution
Calls for a ceasefire have been controversial downstate, but not for Democrats in this conservative, rural and overwhelmingly white county.
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Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have to ‘run through the finish line’
There may be a lot of enthusiasm at the DNC, but the House minority leader said the election will still be close in November.
Editor's Note
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Editor’s note: Local news is in more jeopardy now than ever
WCBS 880 all-news radio is ending, layoffs could be coming to WNYC and The New York Times gave up on local endorsements.
DNC
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Jay Jacobs and AOC are (kinda) buds now
After her widely praised DNC speech, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got props from the state Democratic Party chair.
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Randi Weingarten sees congressional victory through New York
The AFT president offered praise for the work of the state’s teachers union, which recently launched a campaign to help get Democrats elected
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AOC and Hochul speak on DNC’s first night
The two politicians' speeches garnered very different reactions.
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