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Policy
New York City is set for a major expansion of voting rights. Here’s what you need to know.
The City Council will vote next month on a bill that would allow more than 800,000 immigrants to vote in municipal elections.
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Politics
Gale Brewer is late to the City Council speaker race. Is she worth the wait?
The outgoing Manhattan borough president is hoping a wealth of experience will appeal to the new council.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Can another Adams lead New York City?
Adrienne Adams is making her case for City Council speaker, but she’s got some catching up to do.
New York City
Politics
It was a good year for electing women to the New York City Council – including Republican women
The New York City Council’s new female majority looks like it’ll include three Republican women, two of whom flipped Democratic seats.
Technology
Policy
Will New York pull the plug on Bitcoin mining?
The state blocked two new power plants for not aligning with new climate goals, and environmentalists hope cryptocurrency mining plants will get the boot next.
Campaigns & Elections
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Races to watch in New York’s 2021 general election
These are the few competitive seats up for grabs.
New York State
Politics
Hochul gets competition and Cuomo gets a criminal complaint
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Health Care
Policy
New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate draws predictable 11th hour ire
City union leaders stage protests and warn of worker shortages ahead of the requirement going into effect on Friday.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Can Francisco Moya play catch-up in the speaker race?
The Queens lawmaker hopes his experience in government, relationship with Eric Adams and ties to labor will pay off in the hotly contested race for City Council speaker.
Campaigns & Elections
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Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
New York City
Politics
Taxi drivers’ hunger strike hits its seventh day
A group of protesters hope the action will force a new plan from City Hall to help them pay off what they owe on medallion loans.
Labor
Politics
Amazon workers file for a union election in New York
An independent movement born out of the online retailer’s Staten Island warehouses took a first step in its bid to organize on Monday.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
After the first debate, the mayor’s race is still, unsurprisingly, Eric Adams’ to lose.
Candidates were pressed on Gifted and Talented programs, vaccine mandates and criminal justice while Republican Curtis Sliwa attempted to take just a bit of the spotlight.
New York City
Politics
CCRB recommends discipline for cops at Black Lives Matter protests
New York City’s police watchdog has so far recommended disciplinary action for 65 officers accused of misconduct during last summer’s protests.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD sex crimes division is still understaffed, council member says
Helen Rosenthal on what’s lacking within the unit where change is needed.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Could Keith Powers be the consensus speaker candidate?
No one is really against him, but it’s not clear who will be his champion.
Transportation
Policy
We watched 18 hours of congestion pricing hearings so you don’t have to
Public speakers had concerns about charging too much, but much public testimony landed in the tolling program’s favor.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?
The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.
Education
Policy
Get vaccinated or go home, NYC tells school employees
Several teachers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the COVID-19 vaccine requirement, but Mayor Bill de Blasio says the mandate is working.
Transportation
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