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Student activists said they want divestment from Israel. What does that mean?
University investments are getting renewed scrutiny, but they are unlikely to change.
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After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage
The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.
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In NY-24, an ugly rematch between Claudia Tenney and Mario Fratto
The incumbent rep is trying to fend off a further right businessman who has financed his own campaign.
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Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
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Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
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Exclusive: Advocates who killed LaSalle nomination have a new target
The progressive advocacy group Center for Community Alternatives is raising questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Judge Laura Ward as an interim justice on the state Supreme Court.
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As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
Some advocates fear a repeat of 2021, when the state party failed to invest enough to promote controversial ballot initiatives.
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Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
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Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.
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Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
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City Council District 2 candidate rakes in over $26k in donations
Community Board 3 Chair Andrea Gordillo is getting a head start in what promises to be a competitive primary for the open seat.
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Poll: New Yorkers support Palestine protests – up to a point
The majority said they support peaceful demonstrations, but a majority also said campus protests went too far.
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Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
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How the state budget could protect New York Democrats in November
Provisions on affordable housing, retail theft, squatters and more may help respond to Republican attacks.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul hits new polling lows
A new Siena College poll shows New Yorkers aren’t happy with the governor, or congestion pricing.
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: There’s light at the end of the budget tunnel
He offered a few new potential housing nuggets while expressing optimism that the final budget will come soon.
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Hochul announces the framework of a budget deal
The spending plan isn’t done, but the governor took a victory lap after getting closer to an agreement with legislative leaders.
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Adams, Hochul kick off National Action Network convention with praise for the Rev. Al Sharpton
The mayor burnished his activist credentials while the governor talked about budget priorities for Black families.
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