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NY state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, shown holding a press conference about an abortion access fund, Despite the high court decision nixing the new state and congressional district maps, she continues to campaign for the 3rd congressional district.
Politicos continue to run with new maps
Despite a high court decision to toss out the new, hotly contest state and congressional district maps, area politicians are going forward with the upcoming June primary under the current maps. more
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Bronx GOP backs Zeldin for guv
We don’t hear about Republicans too often in the Bronx, but they are here — and they have a rather big voice when it comes to politics in the rest of the state. more
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Former Bronx borough president Adolfo Carrión has stayed busy in recent years, working on affordable housing and working with one of the borough's most active developers, Stagg Group. But now he's earned an appointment to Mayor Eric Adams' administration as the city's new housing preservation and development commissioner.
Carrión joins Adams administration as housing preservation and development commissioner
A consultant with one of the most active developers in this part of the Bronx is about to take on a new position. Former Bronx borough president Adolfo Carrión Jr., is set to become the next commissioner of the city's housing preservation and development department. more
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It’s no surprise to Rosario Ramon her 16 Mable Hill Ave., landlord, Moshe Piller, is once again considered one of New York City’s worst landlords — especially since she can only watch has her apartment deteriorations over the past decade or so.
Tenants of city's 'worst landlord' want change
While many hope to find solace in their own home, Rosario Ramon has grown weary of hers. “As much as I love my home, I’m also tired of fighting these battles with this building’s landlord,” Ramon said, in Spanish. “There’s just so much to deal with that I don’t even know where to begin.” more
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There's no room for Cuomo
We’ve elected a new mayor, some new council members, and even renewed our commitment to some of our existing city officials. But don’t take a breath yet. The ink’s not even dry on the ballot ovals, and already we’re looking ahead to 2022 where we’re guaranteed some significant shake-ups in Albany, even if the incumbent in the executive chamber stays put. more
Endorsements pouring in for Tish
Letitia James has jumped into the 2022 gubernatorial race not just with a lot of attention over the fact she’s willing to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul for her office, but with a number of endorsements as well. more
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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
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Andrew Cuomo is no longer the governor of New York. But if Democratic voters in the Bronx had their way, he'd lead the state again after next year.
Poll surprise: Bronx backs Cuomo over virtually everyone else
New York City hasn't even finished the 2021 election, but a number of eyes are turning to state races next year with state attorney general Letitia James already jumping into the race for governor, with others like Mayor Bill de Blasio and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams not far behind.  more
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State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi held a hearing late last month to gather testimony about the alleged issues with the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, the state’s ethics watchdog. Biaggi sponsored a bill seeking to reform JCOPE by changing how it vote and how its commissioners are appointed.
State government has a corruption problem, can Sen. Biaggi fix it?
The main issue is an ineffectual enforcement of ethics rules, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi says. But who's to blame? The Joint Commission on Public Ethics. And Biaggi wants to change it. more
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Kathy Hochul is sworn in as New York's 57th governor by chief judge Janet DiFiore while husband Bill Hochul holds the Bible. She will fill out the remainder of Andrew Cuomo's third term, who announced his resignation two weeks ago after a sexual harassment scandal rocked his office.
Kathy Hochul officially sworn in as New York's 57th governor
Just after midnight Tuesday, Kathy Hochul — who started her political career on the town board of a Buffalo suburb nearly 30 years ago — made history as the state's first female governor. She succeeds Andrew Cuomo, whose decade-long leadership ended in scandal. more
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