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Rich Mendez

New York City Council

Policy

Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan

The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.

New York State

Personality

Ken Jenkins is taking a third run at Westchester County executive

A Q&A on running against George Latimer, working with him and now trying to be his successor.

New York State

Politics

A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York

Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Dutchess County’s sole nonprofit senior living facility battles for survival

The 150-year-old Vassar-Warner Home will close by Oct. 31, unless it can prove that it has the funding and capacity to stay open.

News & Politics

Politics

Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats

The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.

News & Politics

Politics

Dem Senate candidates have more money to spend than GOP opponents

Across the state, Democratic candidates largely report having more cash on hand than Republicans in the most competitive state Senate elections.

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News & Politics

Politics

NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial

The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.

News & Politics

Politics

Asked about Trump’s sympathies, Adams said, ‘I welcome support from every American’

The New York City mayor and the former president have both indicated there are political motivations behind the federal indictment.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP

The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.