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JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress
Jack Schlossberg is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Fiscal Policy Veteran as Deputy Mayor
Dean Fuleihan has 40 years of experience in New York state politics.
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Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-aide to NY Governor Accused of Working as Chinese Agent
The trial of Linda Sun, alleged agent of China who received millions of dollars in kickbacks, will start this week in a Brooklyn federal courthouse.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Promised Free Buses–How He Plans to Pay for Them
Zohran Mamdani campaigned on making MTA buses free, freezing rents, launching universal child care, and raising the minimum wage to $30.
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Stefanik Launches Bid for New York Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik has released statements over the past year criticizing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Mamdani Announces All-Female Transition Team
‘Last night we made history, and today we begin the work of making a new administration,’ New York’s mayor-elect said in a video posted to X.
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Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City
The self-described democratic socialist’s victory in the city of 8 million people paves the way for conflicts with the Trump administration.
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Trump Renews Efforts to End New York City Congestion Toll
‘If they want to try again, we’ll see them in court,’ a spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Cuomo Closing Gap on Mamdani as New Yorkers Prepare to Head to Polls in Mayoral Election
Mamdani maintains his lead in the polls, but the president’s endorsement of Cuomo could reshape the race in the final hours before Election Day 2025.
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Trump Urges Voters to Support Cuomo on Eve of NYC Mayoral Election
In a rare move, the president urges New York City voters to pick the former governor instead of a Republican in the mayor’s race.
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What Do the Polls Say About Elections in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and California?
Polling in each state suggests that Democratic Party candidates, and a ballot initiative supported by the Democrats, will likely win.
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Here Are Mayoral Races to Watch in Tuesday’s Election
Several big cities will vote on Nov. 4 for mayoral candidates. In nearly every case, the real contest is between factions of the Democratic Party.
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Mamdani Leads as Election Day Approaches in High-Stakes NYC Mayoral Race
The self-described democratic socialist has led in the polls by double-digit margins.
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Here Are the November Races to Watch
These races could be a referendum on President Donald Trump and his administration.
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New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office said $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
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Early In-Person Voting Begins in New York, New Jersey
New York and New Jersey’s early voting period runs from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2. The general election is Nov. 4.
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Voters Across 6 States to Decide on Key Ballot Measures in November Election
California’s ballot measure could have major implications not only for the state but for national politics as well.
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Jeffries Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
The endorsement comes months after Mamdani won the Democratic Primary election in the race to become the city’s next mayor.
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Highlights From Final NYC Mayoral Debate
The 90-minute debate took place at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, less than two weeks away from Election Day on Nov. 4.
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Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate
Mamdani defended his outsider roots as Cuomo touted experience and Sliwa decried crime in their tense first debate.
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JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress
Jack Schlossberg is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Fiscal Policy Veteran as Deputy Mayor
Dean Fuleihan has 40 years of experience in New York state politics.
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Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-aide to NY Governor Accused of Working as Chinese Agent
The trial of Linda Sun, alleged agent of China who received millions of dollars in kickbacks, will start this week in a Brooklyn federal courthouse.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Promised Free Buses–How He Plans to Pay for Them
Zohran Mamdani campaigned on making MTA buses free, freezing rents, launching universal child care, and raising the minimum wage to $30.
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Stefanik Launches Bid for New York Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik has released statements over the past year criticizing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Mamdani Announces All-Female Transition Team
‘Last night we made history, and today we begin the work of making a new administration,’ New York’s mayor-elect said in a video posted to X.
|
Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City
The self-described democratic socialist’s victory in the city of 8 million people paves the way for conflicts with the Trump administration.
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Trump Renews Efforts to End New York City Congestion Toll
‘If they want to try again, we’ll see them in court,’ a spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Cuomo Closing Gap on Mamdani as New Yorkers Prepare to Head to Polls in Mayoral Election
Mamdani maintains his lead in the polls, but the president’s endorsement of Cuomo could reshape the race in the final hours before Election Day 2025.
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Trump Urges Voters to Support Cuomo on Eve of NYC Mayoral Election
In a rare move, the president urges New York City voters to pick the former governor instead of a Republican in the mayor’s race.
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What Do the Polls Say About Elections in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and California?
Polling in each state suggests that Democratic Party candidates, and a ballot initiative supported by the Democrats, will likely win.
|
Here Are Mayoral Races to Watch in Tuesday’s Election
Several big cities will vote on Nov. 4 for mayoral candidates. In nearly every case, the real contest is between factions of the Democratic Party.
|
Mamdani Leads as Election Day Approaches in High-Stakes NYC Mayoral Race
The self-described democratic socialist has led in the polls by double-digit margins.
|
Here Are the November Races to Watch
These races could be a referendum on President Donald Trump and his administration.
|
New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office said $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
|
Early In-Person Voting Begins in New York, New Jersey
New York and New Jersey’s early voting period runs from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2. The general election is Nov. 4.
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Voters Across 6 States to Decide on Key Ballot Measures in November Election
California’s ballot measure could have major implications not only for the state but for national politics as well.
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Jeffries Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
The endorsement comes months after Mamdani won the Democratic Primary election in the race to become the city’s next mayor.
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Highlights From Final NYC Mayoral Debate
The 90-minute debate took place at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, less than two weeks away from Election Day on Nov. 4.
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Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate
Mamdani defended his outsider roots as Cuomo touted experience and Sliwa decried crime in their tense first debate.
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