New York
Democrats in Long Island primary prioritize democracy. Suburban voters may not.
An ex-CNN host and chemist are fighting for the chance to take on Trump-endorsed Nick LaLota in a suburban area that has leaned GOP.
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Jamaal Bowman has the youth vote at least
Vulnerable Squad member has edge among Gen Z supporters, but it may not be enough to defeat challenger with Boomer backers.
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Albany
House Democrats feared a New York City toll plan. Hochul reversed it.
The move stoked anger among left-leaning Democrats and was ridiculed by gleeful Republicans.
City Hall
Rents on 1M New York City apartments to increase amid affordability woes, as Adams faces reelection
The Rent Guidelines Board voted Monday to raise rents by 2.75 percent on the city’s regulated apartments.
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Turkish groups looking for influence in New York found a new target: Jamaal Bowman
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New York City transit advocates, left-leaning pols look to sue over congestion pricing delay
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Mondaire Jones is sorry, not sorry about endorsing against Jamaal Bowman
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Hochul fails to reach revenue deal with lawmakers
New York legislators have rejected revenue plans to offset Hochul’s shift on congestion pricing.
Hochul’s floated payroll tax hike rejected by lawmakers
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Hochul announces ‘indefinite pause’ for controversial New York City toll plan
Hochul says New York City’s economic recovery could be hamstrung by toll plan.
New York’s housing crunch collides with development skeptics
Neighborhoods that have maintained a suburban feel are fighting Adams’ plan to grow the city’s housing supply.
Hochul considering congestion pricing delay amid concerns from Democratic leaders
The governor has floated the possibility of pushing back the plan’s implementation in recent weeks.
Progressives isolate Mondaire Jones for endorsing against one of their own
The former House member was accused of backing George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman because it’s “beneficial to him.”