New York
Major NYC hospital warns of safety risks from delayed closure
The private Manhattan hospital, run by the Mount Sinai Health System, was prepared to close Friday but has yet to get clearance from state regulators.
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New York GOP official seizes national spotlight with culture war cred
New York official Bruce Blakeman attended the RNC to watch Trump’s nomination this week.
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Albany
New York lieutenant governor calls for Biden to step aside
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has become the first statewide Democrat to call on Biden to drop his reelection bid, putting him at odds with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
City Hall
Adams dominates fundraising, but mayoral challengers show support
The New York City mayor is also raising for his legal defense fund, a reminder of the investigation looming over the 2025 primary.
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New York likely to miss 70 percent renewable target
A new state report found a major statutory target three years off schedule.
New York leaders agree on $112B city budget after bruising debate
The agreement capped a tumultuous process of Mayor Eric Adams, whose approval took a hit over proposed spending cuts.
New York City to restore library funding in impending budget
Previous reductions to cultural institutions will be reversed under a new budget deal announced Thursday.
Why Hakeem Jeffries isn’t that upset about Jamaal Bowman’s loss
The party leader endorsed his embattled colleague, but has also taken on Bowman’s liberal allies in other New York Democratic skirmishes.
New York City plans cellphone ban in schools
The move in the nation’s largest school district comes amid growing warnings about the danger social media poses to children.
City Comptroller Brad Lander said child care will likely be top of mind for voters in next year’s election.
Hakeem Jeffries ally in New York Legislature beats back socialist challenge
DSA picked up an Assembly seat in Queens but saw Bowman lose big.
Incumbent New York state legislators enjoy a quiet primary
Just one incumbent lost in what has been a historically sleepy primary night.
Mannion wins Democratic primary in battleground upstate New York House seat
He now faces one of the nation’s most vulnerable Republican House members in Brandon Williams.
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An ex-CNN host and chemist are fighting for the chance to take on Trump-endorsed Nick LaLota in a suburban area that has leaned GOP.
AOC, Sanders and other progressives rally for Bowman. Will it be enough?
A prominent pro-Israel group looks to unseat Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) in the most expensive House primary in the country’s history.