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Unlike U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Manual Casanova says he would’ve voted for the bipartisan infrastructure deal President Joe Biden recently signed into law. Casanova says he’s running against Bowman in this summer’s Democratic primary because he will be able to make deals with those who don’t agree with him.

Casanova eager to make deals on Capitol Hill

For Manuel Casanova, the attack on the U.S. Capitol last year by a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump showed how divided the country truly is. In fact, it served as a call to action for him to run for office himself. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 1/24/22

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, center, joined a number of Bronx lawmakers welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to the borough last October, ahead of votes not only for President Biden's infrastructure plan, but also his signature Build Back Better. Among those in attendance were U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose 'Squad' — which Bowman is a part of — was already warning it would vote against the infrastructure bill if it wasn't considered at the same time as Build Back Better. Now with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin telling Fox News he is no longer backing the legislation, it appears Build Back Better may be dead.

Bowman to White House on Build Back Better: We told you so?

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin may have surprised the White House with his decision Sunday to no longer back President Joe Biden's Build Back Better plan. But one lawmaker who wasn't? U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/19/21

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman earlier this month voted against a $1.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill touted by President Joe Biden that had already passed the U.S. Senate. Bowman says he voted against the bill because it wasn’t paired with another major spending bill, Biden’s Build Back Better Act, which Bowman fears could be left on the cutting room floor.

Bowman says he had to vote 'no' on infrastructure

Jamaal Bowman has been very clear for months about his position on President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill: He would only give the legislation a thumbs up if it was on the House floor the same time as another massive spending bill, the Build Back Better Act. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 11/21/21

The primary to decide final candidates running for governor is less than a year away. Will Gov. Kathy Hochul get elected to her first full term? Could state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi make a serious run for the executive chamber? Or is the position powerful enough to attract even those who have succeeded in going to Washington — U.S. Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Tom Suozzi.The primary to decide final candidates running for governor is less than a year away. Will Gov. Kathy Hochul get elected to her first full term? Could state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi make a serious run for the executive chamber? Or is the position powerful enough to attract even those who have succeeded in going to Washington — U.S. Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Tom Suozzi.

Make way for next governor — Tish? Bowman?

Letitia James is in. Kathy Hochul most likely will run. And both Bill de Blasio and Jumaane Williams are making a lot of noise about mounting their own campaigns as well. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER & MICHAEL HINMAN | 11/6/21

Vice President Kamala Harris refuses to give up on the Biden administration’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan, visiting the Northeast Bronx YMCA in Edenwald last week in the heart of The Squad territory. Yet Squad congress members Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say they back the bill package — and blame U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin III and Kyrsten Sinema for any threats jeopardizing it.

Harris shows solidarity with Bowman, Squad

It’s no secret: There is a serious health crisis in the Bronx. The coronavirus hasn’t helped, but inaccessibility of medical care, poor air quality and a number of other factors have exacerbated already high rates of asthma, diabetes, infant mortality and other issues in the borough. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/30/21

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman maintains two district offices, but only one is in the Bronx. Except you won’t find him on Johnson Avenue like his predecessor, Eliot Engel. Instead, Bowman’s closest district office in the borough is on Dreiser Loop in Co-Op City — a good 90-minute commute for anyone without a car.

So, has Bowman abandoned Riverdale?

From the very start of his congressional campaign, Jamaal Bowman hasn’t been shy about distinguishing himself from his predecessor, Eliot Engel. Since first going to Capitol Hill last January, Bowman has stayed true to this promise. Except as far as some are concerned — at least on this side of the Bronx — that focus seems to be well outside of Riverdale. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER & SARAH BELLE LIN | 10/24/21

When U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman ran for Congress last year, he positioned himself far left of his predecessor, Eliot Engel, advocating for progressive ideas like universal health care. However, since Bowman arrived in Congress, he’s worked hard to find common ground with establishment Democrats — like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — to get some of his progressive agenda items passed.

Eight months in, Bowman is just getting started

Going from being a Bronx middle school principal to walking the halls of Congress in less than a year’s time would feel like a whirlwind for most people. But Jamaal Bowman has taken this exact transition in stride. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 8/7/21

Guaranteed power for everyone

Should electricity remain a utility — or should it be a right? more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/13/21

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is under attack again from Hebrew Institute of Riverdale rabbi Avi Weiss over his support of a bill intended to restrict how Israel uses its American aid money.

Weiss attacks Bowman over congressman's support of 'anti-Israel' legislation

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is backing a congressional bill many say already is dead on arrival that intended to restrict American financial aid to Israel. But one outspoken critic of the congressman apparently has had enough, pushing an online petition condemning Bowman's move. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/19/21

Bowman, Warren call for America to support care

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman has joined forces with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren on a new resolution they say will dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy while improving conditions and compensation for care workers. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/6/21

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