Personality
Personality
Latrice Walker: Eric Adams’ crime summit was ‘a real discussion’
In a Q&A, the Assembly member downplayed bail reform as a political liability for Democrats.
Policy
Policy
NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here
Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda is Dominican now. Other Dominican lawmakers don’t like how he did it.
His critics wondered if the move was for political gain after he was redistricted into a Dominican community.
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Politics
Former New York City Council member stands with a current one on Innovation QNS
This rezoning battle feels like others before it.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hunter students question fate of affordable campus housing with dorm slated for demolition
Student government representatives are seeking answers about the Brookdale Campus Residence, known as the Brookdale dorms.
Politics
Hunter students question fate of affordable campus housing with dorm slated for demolition
Student government representatives are seeking answers about the Brookdale Campus Residence, known as the Brookdale dorms.
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Politics
Did Eric Adams already own cryptocurrency last year?
The NYC mayor released his 2021 tax return, which suggests he might have owned Bitcoin before converting his paychecks this year.
New York City
Politics
The Yankees and Mets lobbying lineups
On the field, they want to win. In local government, the baseball teams have their own agendas
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Politics
Manhattan congressional candidate publishes a porn video to highlight his sex positive platform
Mike Itkis is running against Rep. Jerry Nadler, and wants to legalize sex work.
New York City
Politics
Al Taylor, Inez Dickens among many names looking to unseat Kristin Richardson Jordan in 2023
A crowded field may be forming in Harlem against the socialist New York City Council Member.
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Politics
Pat Ryan had a big fundraising quarter, but outside spending is bigger in his race against Colin Schmitt
Candidates in the competitive 18th Congressional District previewed their campaign finances before the filing deadline
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Politics
Brooklyn Democratic Party chair reelected, after reformist challenge from her Assembly colleague
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn won a second term, after another disorganized slog of a meeting.
Politics
Politics
Take two: The Brooklyn Democratic Party tries to host a functional meeting
County leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, who is expected to be reelected, said members pleaded with her to stay on.
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Updated
Politics
Mark Levine wants Democrats to run up the score in Manhattan
The borough president is launching the Wake Up Dems campaign to get the deep blue borough voting in November
New York City Council
Policy
Outdoor dining plan still set to allow roadway seating, council confirms
A City Council bill that would make the Open Restaurants program permanent still includes provisions for roadway seating – though it’s unclear what those set-ups would look like.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams unapologetic for lack of transparency in his public schedules
The self-described “9-to-9” New York City Mayor said he never knows how his whereabouts and actions might change while doing city business.
New York City
Policy
Advocates clarify the right to shelter stands in NYC – after Eric Adams seemed to question it again
The mayor spoke about the crisis of asylum-seekers coming to New York City on top of the city’s existing homelessness crisis.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney is running where he lives
Winning a Trump district has been key to the Democrat’s political identity. Now he’s got a new district – and a target on his back.
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Politics
Politicos to host a fundraiser for hurricane relief, while awaiting a decision on the Somos conference in Puerto Rico
Assembly Member Maritza Davila, a leader of the Somos conference, is visiting the island this week.
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Politics