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A notice of eviction is posted on the front door of a Brooklyn apartment. The handle is pad-locked. Kevin Tamayo’s couches, lamps, and refrigerator lie within, unable to be claimed until further notice. Behind the barred window stands his restless pooch, Tori, anxiously waiting her owner’s return. This Pitbull’s fate, […]
Cuomo versus Molinaro. Getting hot. Cuomo always knew that running for a third term would be difficult. He learned that from his work with his father, Mario, who eventually ran out of steam. Andrew has many advantages in his battle with Mark Molinaro. He has collected tons of money, a […]
Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated his primary challenger, Green Party gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins congratulated Cuomo on his primary victory and is now calling for four regional debates. Hawkins is hoping to discuss clean energy, rent control, education reforms, and climate change with all candidates in each region. […]
The Green Party’s gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins made an appeal to progressive voters who pulled the lever for Cynthia Nixon, Jumaane Williams and Zephyr Teachout on Primary Day – support the Green ticket on November 6. “The Green general election ticket is Plan B after the primaries for progressive voters,” […]
So it’s over. The primary happened on an unusual Thursday and Andrew Cuomo was the big winner. The Cuomo name is still magic, particularly in New York City where people know very little about what happens in state government. Cuomo’s closest aides are on their way to prison for grafting. […]
As students across New York begin another school year, a new law has been signed to keep them safe. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator Sue Serino, was introduced after an incident at the Ossining Union Free School District in May 2017. A school official was notified […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo shouldn’t be proud of his 2018 Democratic Party Primary win. Out of 5,621,822 registered active potential Democrats, only 975,552 voted him, while 511,585 voted for Cynthia Nixon and 4,134,685 who voted for “None of the Above” by staying home. In reality, when you add up the combined […]
In a fairly tight race for lieutenant governor, incumbent Kathy Hochul survived a challenge from New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in the statewide Democratic primary on Thursday, securing a pro-Cuomo ticket for the Nov. 6 General Election. With 13,778 of 13,836 of districts reporting, Hochul had a lead of […]