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Samantha Olander

Personality

Personality

Yusef Salaam and the Exonerated Five say the country can’t go backwards

“I want to make sure that democracy continues in America,” Council Member Yusef Salaam said. “I want to go from living the American nightmare to living the American dream again.”

News & Politics

Politics

NY elected officials call for DNC to give speaking slot to Palestinian

State legislators and City Council members joined the Uncommitted movement’s demand that the Democratic National Convention allow a Palestinian American to speak.

DNC

Personality

Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris

The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.

DNC

Politics

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have to ‘run through the finish line’

There may be a lot of enthusiasm at the DNC, but the House minority leader said the election will still be close in November.

DNC

Personality

Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC

He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.

DNC

Politics

New York breakfast showcases importance of delegation at DNC’s first day

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries spoke about their coordinated campaign to flip House seats blue in the Empire State.

DNC

Politics

As DNC kicks off, New York’s political leaders take center stage

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, labor leaders and more are attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.