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The news sets up a competitive primary for Assembly District 37, which includes Astoria, Sunnyside, Ridgewood, and Queensbridge, and iterates an increasingly familiar dynamic in Queens politics: a seasoned incumbent…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Dec 2021

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: New York’s Approach to Ending HIV/AIDS Must Center Harm Reduction

‘While the HIV/AIDS epidemic may not look like it did 30 years ago, little has changed in recent years to eradicate the virus. We are still fighting the same battle…

ByAsia Betancourt 0Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Justice Politics

Assembly Impeachment Probe Details ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women

The new report also details how former Gov. Andrew Cuomo used state resources, including personnel, to publish his 2020 book, flouting state policy in the process.

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Justice

New Campaign Aims to Reform NY’s ‘Racist, Draconian’ Sentencing Laws

The new “Communities Not Cages” coalition is pushing for passage of three new bills that would eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences in the state and offer incarcerated New Yorkers more…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

The bill would give tenants the right to a lease renewal in most cases and curb unlimited rent hikes in non-stabilized apartments. Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for…

ByDavid Brand 10Comments

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Sep 2021

Government News

Manhattan Dems Pick Cordell Cleare to Replace Brian Benjamin in Harlem Senate Race

“The Manhattan Democratic Party is proud to support the selection by the 30th Senate District Committee of Cordell Cleare as their Democratic Nominee for the New York State Senate,” the…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Government

Brian Benjamin’s Rise to Lieutenant Governor Leaves His State Senate Seat Open. What Happens Now?

While virtually anyone can file a petition with the state to run as an independent in a special election like this one, the Democratic nominee in this race will be…

ByEse Olumhense 5Comments

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Jun 2021

Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: To Protect NY’s Immigrants, End Law Enforcement Cooperation with ICE

‘The New York for All Act would have prohibited state and local agencies, including peace officers and law enforcement, from sharing information with ICE to funnel immigrants into the detention…

ByDan Curbelo Zeidman

ByRosa Cohen-Cruz 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYS Lawmakers Passed a Bill to Combat Wage Theft. Now Cuomo Must Sign It.

‘This legislation demonstrates to workers across the state, especially immigrant and non-union workers, that they are valued. These workers put everything on the line in support of our state’s ability…

ByMaritza Silva-Farrell 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Will New York Make Good on Pledge to Convert Hotels into Affordable Homes?

The Assembly’s Housing Committee is scheduled to vote on a measure Tuesday morning that would unlock $100 million in state funds to purchase unused hotels and convert them into affordable…

ByDavid Brand 8Comments

Huge Ma, ‘TurboVax’ Creator, On Why He’s Running for Office in Queens

Opinion: New York’s Approach to Ending HIV/AIDS Must Center Harm Reduction

Assembly Impeachment Probe Details ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women

New Campaign Aims to Reform NY’s ‘Racist, Draconian’ Sentencing Laws

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

Manhattan Dems Pick Cordell Cleare to Replace Brian Benjamin in Harlem Senate Race

Brian Benjamin’s Rise to Lieutenant Governor Leaves His State Senate Seat Open. What Happens Now?

Opinion: To Protect NY’s Immigrants, End Law Enforcement Cooperation with ICE

Opinion: NYS Lawmakers Passed a Bill to Combat Wage Theft. Now Cuomo Must Sign It.

Will New York Make Good on Pledge to Convert Hotels into Affordable Homes?

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