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"His campaign aides say Mr. Mamdani should not be held as a mayor to the positions he espoused as a legislator." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/n...
If Elected, How Might Mamdani Use Mayoral Power in Ways That Affect Israel?
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October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"His campaign aides say Mr. Mamdani should not be held as a mayor to the positions he espoused as a legislator." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/n...
“My mailbox is practically tilting over with the volume of anti-Mamdani mail,” former Long Island Rep. Steve Israel tells @mayaaking.bsky.social. “And I don’t get to vote against Mamdani. The Republicans believe they’ve latched on to something.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/n...
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Mamdani Is More Foe Than Friend in the Suburbs, Even Among Democrats
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October 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“My mailbox is practically tilting over with the volume of anti-Mamdani mail,” former Long Island Rep. Steve Israel tells @mayaaking.bsky.social. “And I don’t get to vote against Mamdani. The Republicans believe they’ve latched on to something.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/n...
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After nearly 10 years, today is my last day at the @latimes.com. I'm so grateful to have worked with so many talented people. Please be on the lookout for one more big story soon!
Can't share yet where I'm headed next, but I'll still be writing about California housing issues.
Can't share yet where I'm headed next, but I'll still be writing about California housing issues.
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After nearly 10 years, today is my last day at the @latimes.com. I'm so grateful to have worked with so many talented people. Please be on the lookout for one more big story soon!
Can't share yet where I'm headed next, but I'll still be writing about California housing issues.
Can't share yet where I'm headed next, but I'll still be writing about California housing issues.
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"The poll’s findings underscore just how much Mr. Adams and Mr. Cuomo may have misread the electorate by expending energy to attack Mr. Mamdani’s views on Israel." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/n...
Gaza War Turns New Yorkers Against Israel, With Mayor’s Race as Backdrop
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September 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"The poll’s findings underscore just how much Mr. Adams and Mr. Cuomo may have misread the electorate by expending energy to attack Mr. Mamdani’s views on Israel." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/n...
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McGuinness Boulevard rears its head again: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/n...
More Adams Associates and Supporters Are Said to Face Corruption Charges
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August 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
McGuinness Boulevard rears its head again: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/n...
After emigrating from Sicily, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grandfather, Andrea Cuomo, opened a grocery store in Jamaica, Queens.
The store soon drew a regular patron: Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, a politically connected developer building homes nearby. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
The store soon drew a regular patron: Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, a politically connected developer building homes nearby. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
Cuomo and Trump, Two ‘Queens Boys,’ Go Way Back
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August 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
After emigrating from Sicily, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grandfather, Andrea Cuomo, opened a grocery store in Jamaica, Queens.
The store soon drew a regular patron: Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, a politically connected developer building homes nearby. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
The store soon drew a regular patron: Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, a politically connected developer building homes nearby. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
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A fellow user suggested Mr. Emerson change his vanilla X handle to something more provocative: 'Andrew Cuomo Is A Sex Pest.' Mr. Cuomo soon found his X stream populated by an unwanted reference to the 11 sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
Cuomo Tries to Reinvent Himself Online, and Critics Say, ‘OK, Boomer’
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August 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A fellow user suggested Mr. Emerson change his vanilla X handle to something more provocative: 'Andrew Cuomo Is A Sex Pest.' Mr. Cuomo soon found his X stream populated by an unwanted reference to the 11 sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/n...
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Bombshell report from The New York Times reveals that President Donald Trump spoke directly to Andrew Cuomo about how to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming NYC mayor. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/n...
August 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Bombshell report from The New York Times reveals that President Donald Trump spoke directly to Andrew Cuomo about how to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming NYC mayor. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/n...
NEW: While business leaders are anxious over the prospect of Zohran Mamdani in City Hall, the Democratic Socialists of America are contemplating how they would wield power and influence policy. w/ @jeffcmays.bsky.social
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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/n...
Mamdani Victory Could Represent Expansion of the Left’s Influence
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July 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NEW: While business leaders are anxious over the prospect of Zohran Mamdani in City Hall, the Democratic Socialists of America are contemplating how they would wield power and influence policy. w/ @jeffcmays.bsky.social
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“There was this ‘play it safe, make no mistakes’ attitude. That was not who I am.”
Andrew Cuomo Test Drives a Warmer, Friendlier Version of Himself
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July 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
“There was this ‘play it safe, make no mistakes’ attitude. That was not who I am.”
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FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say
FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect Trump’s demand for cooperation on his priorities (i.e., immigration enforcement.)
FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect Trump’s demand for cooperation on his priorities (i.e., immigration enforcement.)
FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say
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July 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say
FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect Trump’s demand for cooperation on his priorities (i.e., immigration enforcement.)
FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect Trump’s demand for cooperation on his priorities (i.e., immigration enforcement.)
Here is @governor.ny.gov's letter to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem.
The delays to this FEMA funding put NY “communities at a greater risk than perhaps anywhere else in the nation,” she wrote, noting the vulnerability of “the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.”
The delays to this FEMA funding put NY “communities at a greater risk than perhaps anywhere else in the nation,” she wrote, noting the vulnerability of “the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.”
July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Here is @governor.ny.gov's letter to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem.
The delays to this FEMA funding put NY “communities at a greater risk than perhaps anywhere else in the nation,” she wrote, noting the vulnerability of “the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.”
The delays to this FEMA funding put NY “communities at a greater risk than perhaps anywhere else in the nation,” she wrote, noting the vulnerability of “the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.”
SCOOP: Billions of dollars in federal grants to help states protect against terrorism and disasters are being held up.
The delay appears to be about President Trump's immigration agenda.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/n...
The delay appears to be about President Trump's immigration agenda.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/n...
FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
SCOOP: Billions of dollars in federal grants to help states protect against terrorism and disasters are being held up.
The delay appears to be about President Trump's immigration agenda.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/n...
The delay appears to be about President Trump's immigration agenda.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/n...
UPDATE: Avi Small, Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary, resigned today.
He had been placed on leave last week and was being investigated after another aide accused him of inappropriate touching. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
He had been placed on leave last week and was being investigated after another aide accused him of inappropriate touching. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment
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July 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
UPDATE: Avi Small, Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary, resigned today.
He had been placed on leave last week and was being investigated after another aide accused him of inappropriate touching. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
He had been placed on leave last week and was being investigated after another aide accused him of inappropriate touching. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
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This is a big deal in New York political circles. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is a big deal in New York political circles. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
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Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment, written w/ Ben Oreskes www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment
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July 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment, written w/ Ben Oreskes www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/n...
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“Ms. Glazer, 38, said former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the front-runner, reminded her of a ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain.’”
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
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An Actor, a Bookseller and a Chef Walk Into a Voting Booth
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June 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Ms. Glazer, 38, said former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the front-runner, reminded her of a ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain.’”
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During Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's whirlwind rise in the New York City mayoral race, he has put forth a wish list of big ideas, including freezing rents for stabilized apartments. The proposals have energized his base, but their ambition could exceed the ability of any mayor to see them through.
Mamdani Has a Thin Legislative Record but Is a Forceful Voice in Albany
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May 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
During Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's whirlwind rise in the New York City mayoral race, he has put forth a wish list of big ideas, including freezing rents for stabilized apartments. The proposals have energized his base, but their ambition could exceed the ability of any mayor to see them through.
NEW: Elon Musk’s work w/Trump has prompted NY Dem lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla's ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
The liberal anger here has trickled down into opposition against a planned Tesla dealership in an Albany suburb. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/n...
The liberal anger here has trickled down into opposition against a planned Tesla dealership in an Albany suburb. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/n...
Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships
Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEW: Elon Musk’s work w/Trump has prompted NY Dem lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla's ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
The liberal anger here has trickled down into opposition against a planned Tesla dealership in an Albany suburb. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/n...
The liberal anger here has trickled down into opposition against a planned Tesla dealership in an Albany suburb. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/n...
“The governor always said to me she wanted the D.A.s to be in a good place,” Mr. Heastie said. “The D.A.s seem to be in a very good place. Her team was briefed on the language last night and they seemed to be fine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/n...
New York Leaders Agree to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors
The contentious issue has delayed an already late state budget, with Gov. Kathy Hochul insisting that it be resolved before budget talks could advance.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“The governor always said to me she wanted the D.A.s to be in a good place,” Mr. Heastie said. “The D.A.s seem to be in a very good place. Her team was briefed on the language last night and they seemed to be fine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/n...
New York Leaders Agree to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/n...
New York Leaders Agree to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors
The contentious issue has delayed an already late state budget, with Gov. Kathy Hochul insisting that it be resolved before budget talks could advance.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
New York Leaders Agree to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/n...
“It’s just insulting for any governor to believe that not paying people is going to make them walk away from their principles,” Mr. Heastie said in an interview.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/n...
New York Lawmakers Want to Get Paid, Even if the Budget Is Late
The State Assembly leader says legislators should not be punished if a late budget is caused by policy disagreements unrelated to New York’s finances.
www.nytimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“It’s just insulting for any governor to believe that not paying people is going to make them walk away from their principles,” Mr. Heastie said in an interview.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/n...