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New Yorkers in and out of the Trump administration
The Manhattan mogul keeps stocking the White House with local New Yorkers.
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Updated: 5 things to know about Cynthia Nixon
The actress and activist is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
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Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?
Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.
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DeFrancisco versus Molinaro: Who is winning the endorsement race?
The all-important county officials are lining up behind both GOP gubernatorial candidates.
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Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined students walking out to protest gun violence. Afterward, he took questions from the press on the conviction of Joseph Percoco, his former senior aide.
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New York lawmakers divided on Rexit
After President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillers, New York congressional Democrats bemoaned the White House chaos and Republicans welcomed his replacement, Mike Pompeo.
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Percoco verdict proves corruption won't go unpunished, after all
The former Cuomo aide was convicted of some counts and acquitted on others.
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Who's on the ballot in the state legislative special elections?
In the New York state Legislature's special elections, 11 seats are open, nominees are chosen, and some races may be close.
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Cuomo’s week of progressive politicking
The governor highlighted his left-wing credentials after news broke of Cynthia Nixon's possible candidacy.
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Celebrities in high office
If Cynthia Nixon became governor, she would not be the first entertainer to run and win.
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Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC
Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.
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Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers
Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.
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Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.
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Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017
There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.
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Other political figures who backed out of appointments
Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.
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New York's most competitive congressional races
There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.
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Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial
The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.
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New Yorkers whose names were their destinies
Chevy Chase isn't the only one whose name is his or her destiny
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