Tag: new york politics
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New York Edges Toward a Redistricting Brawl—Again
A court ruling has pushed New York back toward redistricting chaos, exposing the flaws in a system sold as “independent” but engineered to collapse. Once again, judges—not voters—may decide the map, raising serious questions about accountability, legitimacy, and democratic trust.
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Albany Opens 2026 Session With Affordability Pledges—and Familiar Fault Lines
The New York State Legislature commenced its 2026 session, focusing on affordability, public safety, and partisan tensions. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized child care expansion and cost reductions, while Republican leaders countered with tax relief proposals and public safety reforms. With a tight budget timeline, disagreements on economic policy and priorities loom.
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New York Moves to Make Data Centers Pay More for Power as AI Demand Surges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking aim at the soaring power demands of data centers, proposing higher electricity costs or self-generation requirements to protect households from rising utility bills as AI-driven growth strains the grid.
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Bronx ‘Model’ Building Exposes Early Cracks in Mayor Mamdani’s Housing Agenda
A Bronx apartment building praised by Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a model for nonprofit affordable housing has nearly 200 unresolved housing code violations—including dozens deemed immediately hazardous—raising early questions about accountability, oversight, and the city’s housing agenda just days into the new administration.
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Who Is Running for Governor of New York in 2026?
The 2026 New York gubernatorial election is scheduled for November 3, with party primaries on June 23. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul seeks reelection against Antonio Delgado, while Republican Bruce Blakeman is the frontrunner. Despite New York’s Democratic leaning, key issues like affordability and safety will shape the race dynamics.
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New York Ends Anonymous Child Abuse Hotline Calls — A Long-Overdue Check on Weaponized Reporting
New York is ending anonymous child abuse reports to restore accountability and protect families. The Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that callers provide their identities, addressing concerns about false reports and harassment. The reform seeks to balance child safety while minimizing government overreach into family life, fostering genuine protection without unnecessary intrusions.
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NYC Council Passes COPA Housing Law, Setting Up Showdown Over Property Rights and Affordability
New York City’s newly passed Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives nonprofit housing groups priority access to certain distressed apartment buildings—but critics warn it could delay sales, chill investment, and infringe on private property rights.
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Top 5 Biggest Scandals and News Stories to Rock New York in 2025
From City Hall corruption and a historic mayoral upset to deadly public-safety failures and systemic financial misconduct, 2025 exposed deep cracks in New York’s political and institutional foundations—raising urgent questions about accountability in a one-party state.
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Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Challenge to New York’s Green Light Law, Reigniting Debate Over Safety, Privacy, and Enforcement
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against New York’s Green Light Law, upholding state privacy and licensing provisions despite concerns over public safety and immigration enforcement. Critics highlight the lack of local data on safety impacts, while supporters argue the law improves road safety and accountability. The legal battle continues.
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Eric Adams’ City Hall: A Modern Scandal Machine That Rivals New York’s Worst Political Eras
Eric Adams’ mayoral administration unraveled under an unprecedented wave of indictments, investigations, and resignations, drawing comparisons to New York’s darkest political eras. From a historic federal indictment of a sitting mayor to widespread cronyism and campaign finance probes, the Adams years left City Hall defined more by scandal than stability.
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