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Ho ho ho, WFP endorsements are here!
But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ho ho ho, WFP endorsements are here!
But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Sorry readers, First Read was late this morning due to technical difficulties with our newsletter distributor. Fortunately it's a slow news day. 🙃
February 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Sorry readers, First Read was late this morning due to technical difficulties with our newsletter distributor. Fortunately it's a slow news day. 🙃
The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?
WTF is Eric Adams doing?
The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?
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January 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?
On the heels of a presidential election where economic messaging played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s victory, Hochul pitched a $1 billion tax cut for the middle class, increased tax credits for families, direct rebate checks to most taxpayers in the state and free school meals for all students.
Hochul’s soft launch for reelection
The governor’s State of the State speech laid out a vision of affordability and safety that felt like it could be a stump speech.
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January 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
On the heels of a presidential election where economic messaging played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s victory, Hochul pitched a $1 billion tax cut for the middle class, increased tax credits for families, direct rebate checks to most taxpayers in the state and free school meals for all students.
Here are some of the policy proposals Hochul is proposing in her State of the State
Breaking down Hochul’s State of the State
The governor laid out the broad strokes of her agenda for the year in her annual speech and a nearly 150-page policy book
www.cityandstateny.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Here are some of the policy proposals Hochul is proposing in her State of the State
This week's magazine: bit.ly/3uj44Ul
January 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This week's magazine: bit.ly/3uj44Ul
Trump who?
If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.
If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.
Takeaways from Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City speech
Trump who?
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January 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Trump who?
If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.
If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.
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@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social joined a group of public transit enthusiasts who borrowed one of their parents' cars to try to become the first people tolled when congestion pricing started at midnight.
Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
‘Just Tolled’: Public transit enthusiasts celebrate start of congestion pricing
A group of friends borrowed one of their parents’ cars to try to become the first people tolled under the new congestion pricing program just after midnight on Sunday.
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January 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social joined a group of public transit enthusiasts who borrowed one of their parents' cars to try to become the first people tolled when congestion pricing started at midnight.
Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
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At @cityandstateny.bsky.social, publisher Tom Allon argues that our clear and consistent economic message is making this campaign the "breakout success" of 2025.
And we're just getting started.
And we're just getting started.
January 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
At @cityandstateny.bsky.social, publisher Tom Allon argues that our clear and consistent economic message is making this campaign the "breakout success" of 2025.
And we're just getting started.
And we're just getting started.
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My brilliant colleagues at @cityandstateny.bsky.social have produced a helpful guide to the major candidates running in this year's NYC mayoral election: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.
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January 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My brilliant colleagues at @cityandstateny.bsky.social have produced a helpful guide to the major candidates running in this year's NYC mayoral election: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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“In political campaigning, as in life, the best communicators are those who keep their message simple and consistent.”
🏡 Freeze the rent
🚌 Free & faster buses
👶 Childcare for all
🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
🏡 Freeze the rent
🚌 Free & faster buses
👶 Childcare for all
🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
January 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“In political campaigning, as in life, the best communicators are those who keep their message simple and consistent.”
🏡 Freeze the rent
🚌 Free & faster buses
👶 Childcare for all
🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
🏡 Freeze the rent
🚌 Free & faster buses
👶 Childcare for all
🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
The ‘Weinstein’ bill is back on legislative agenda for 2025.
The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
Paulin’s ‘Weinstein’ bill back on legislative agenda for 2025
The controversial bill, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
www.cityandstateny.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The ‘Weinstein’ bill is back on legislative agenda for 2025.
The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas told @cityandstateny.bsky.social the chair of the state Democratic Party promised him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional primary – which could be a crime. (The state party chair denies making him any promises.)
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:
Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:34 PM
State Sen. Kevin Thomas told @cityandstateny.bsky.social the chair of the state Democratic Party promised him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional primary – which could be a crime. (The state party chair denies making him any promises.)
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:
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Pretty telling that the CRC announcement came out both a) so soon after @cityandstateny.bsky.social wrote about it last night / Playbook story on the CRC chair that came out T-30 mins prior, AND b) the same day as Adams' highly anticipated border czar meeting
December 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Pretty telling that the CRC announcement came out both a) so soon after @cityandstateny.bsky.social wrote about it last night / Playbook story on the CRC chair that came out T-30 mins prior, AND b) the same day as Adams' highly anticipated border czar meeting
A new poll from Siena College found a majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
Poll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
A new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:47 PM
A new poll from Siena College found a majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
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Today, I joined state leaders and policymakers on @cityandstateny.bsky.social Legislators’ Retreat education panel to discuss what New York’s students truly need.
The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms.
The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms.
December 7, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Today, I joined state leaders and policymakers on @cityandstateny.bsky.social Legislators’ Retreat education panel to discuss what New York’s students truly need.
The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms.
The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms.
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Glad to take part in @cityandstateny.bsky.social panel on 🏠 earlier at the @MJHnews.
There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes.
There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes.
December 7, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Glad to take part in @cityandstateny.bsky.social panel on 🏠 earlier at the @MJHnews.
There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes.
There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes.
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:18 PM
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
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City & State's Annie McDonough takes a look those pols who've made the move and why. Definitely a must-read. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @anniemcdonough.bsky.social
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:03 PM
City & State's Annie McDonough takes a look those pols who've made the move and why. Definitely a must-read. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @anniemcdonough.bsky.social
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could be in their second term after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:31 PM
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
New Opinion from Lincoln Restler and Bob Holden : While the CFB and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...
Opinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaign
While the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:23 PM
New Opinion from Lincoln Restler and Bob Holden : While the CFB and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...
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Today is intrepid intern @richmen.bsky.social’s last day at @cityandstateny.bsky.social. Make sure you follow him so you can continue to read his reporting! www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rich-...
Rich Mendez - CSNY
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December 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Today is intrepid intern @richmen.bsky.social’s last day at @cityandstateny.bsky.social. Make sure you follow him so you can continue to read his reporting! www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rich-...
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not. bit.ly/3Vou9eV
December 3, 2024 at 9:51 PM
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not. bit.ly/3Vou9eV
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Sen. Simcha Felder will run in the special election for Kalman Yeger's Council seat, his spox confirms.
Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time.
BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...
Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time.
BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...
Simcha Felder Enters Race for NYC Council Special Election | Boro Park 24
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December 3, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Sen. Simcha Felder will run in the special election for Kalman Yeger's Council seat, his spox confirms.
Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time.
BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...
Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time.
BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...