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POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 2d

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Inside political circles, AOC’s aloof style becomes a factor

LEFT GUARD: The battle to own the progressive lane in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary is already brewing, with allies of Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna launching recruitment efforts seeking to nudge them both into the race. The rival efforts are laying bare the aloof, tight-lipped way AOC’s political team operates behind the scenes as she continues to weigh whether to run for president or Senate. And the recruitment bids are also showing the central role of New York in the early days of the 2028 race. Last week, former NYC-DSA-endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, two longtime operatives in New York politics, launched “Run Ro,” a new outside group aiming to push Khanna to run for president. And on Monday, progressives including Ravi Sahai, a former 2025 campaign staffer for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, launched “Ready for AOC.” New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser are also behind the pro-AOC effort, two people familiar with the matter said. The move from Bowman and Konst to get behind Khanna — instead of their fellow New Yorker — has bewildered some in the state’s left-leaning political ecosystem. “It’s weird,”

New York · 1d

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New York proposes reclassifying Newtown Creek to strengthen its water quality protections

New York State environmental regulators want to reclassify Newtown Creek, the industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens, in a move that would lock in the strongest water quality protections the creek has ever had, and the public has until November 30 to comment. The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced the proposal on September 4, formally published it in the State Register on September 16, and will hold public hearings on November 16 and November 19.

Brooklyn, NY · 23h

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Flu cases surge in New York ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may not be winter yet, but flu cases are already surging across New York. For the week ending Oct. 31, there were 7,696 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases statewide, a 77 percent increase from the previous week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Hospitalizations increased by 105 percent, rising […]

New York · 1d

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'There’s never been a better time to be an MWBE’

Leaders in procurement for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises gathered Thursday at City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit to discuss contracting opportunities, MWBE participation, supplier diversity, procurement trends and strategies for successfully doing business with New York government agencies. Michael Garner, chief business diversity officer of New York...

New York · 4h

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Long Island Trained for Energy Jobs, but Washington Needs to Let Us Build

By Anthony Villa Every morning, a construction worker on Long Island wakes up ready to work on a project that should be moving but is standing still. It's not because the work isn't needed -

New York, NY · 1d

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Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes

When the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani agreed on a $127 billion budget last June, the story behind the story was obvious. The numbers for the fiscal year beginning last July 1 added up to a balanced budget, thanks to a flood of state aid and some fiscal gimmicks. And the plan projected a […] The post Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 1d

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Newtown Creek Alliance Receives $500,000 in State Funding

Newtown Creek Alliance has received $500,000 in operational funding from New York state Sens. Julia Salazar and Kristen Gonzalez to support its work restoring the waterway and engaging communities in Brooklyn and Queens. The senators announced the funding Nov. 9 in Brooklyn. The grant will support the alliance’s environmental education...

Brooklyn, NY · 8h

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Black Women’s Votes Helped Fuel Midterm Wins. ‘Now Is The Time For Reciprocity,’ Rep. Pressley Says, As Clarke And Horsford Lay Out What’s Next

Black women turned out in force again in the midterm elections.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 3d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 4d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 4d

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 4d

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Disability Community Weighs Hochul’s Record After Reelection

He is usually an Education & Outreach Training and Coaching Specialist for the State Department of Health’s Open Doors by day, but on November 3, Zachary Jordan Borodkin was an accessibility coordinator, tracking barriers for voters with disabilities at a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. He noted that ten...

New York · 3d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 5d

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Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from some of the wildest policies espoused by leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America . Hizzoner downplayed the possibility of him getting booted out of the lefty group while claiming there’s mainstream public support to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The thing that has been offered as a part of a litany of policy platforms that I would reject is, after last night, why would we abolish the Senate?” Mamdani told “Fox News Sunday” in a pre-taped interview. “I think what we’re seeing is that Americans across this country are facing a cost-of-living crisis,” he added. “Americans are tired of waiting. They are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by the very politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from key tenets of the DSA platform. AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas Mamdani privately meets with powerful lefty unions about 2028 — as he makes striking AOC admission Mayor Mamdani worked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to secure a budget lifeline this year and childcare funding. Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul “I’m proud to

New York, NY · 4d

New York Post

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NY Republican claims ‘stolen’ election after blue wave, local vote machine chaos

The only Republican on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is refusing to concede to a Democrat in his bid for reelection — claiming the election was “stolen” from him because of local vote machine chaos . County Legislator James Nolan made the wild statement as he trailed Democratic challenger Kisha D. Skipper by 246 votes in his reelection bid, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Board of Legislators candidate James Nolan claims the election was stolen from him in a Facebook photo post. Facebook/James Nolan Nolan, who represents portions of Yonkers, Bronxville, and Eastchester, was in position to lose his seat after days of ballot counting following a widespread programming glitch on Election Day in Westchester County that saw voting machines unable to scan paper ballots. The race was already ensnared in controversy when Skipper was handcuffed and detained by cops after a restroom brawl with Nolan’s mother at a candidates’ forum in Yonkers last month. “Following a massive countywide voting machine shutdown on Election Day, I have serious concerns about what took place, and the timing of these failures raises questions that demand answers,” Nolan said in a statement after ballots were counted

Westchester County, NY · 4d

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Mamdani and Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged more support for Puerto Rico on Friday as it remains mired in multiple crises, asserting during a trip to the island that the sweeping Democratic win in the U.S. midterm elections will be a boon for the U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico · 6d

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 6d

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Security Incident at EHR Vendor Affects Patients of New York Counselling Practices

Hispanic Counseling Center and Brooklyn Counseling Services in New York have notified patients that some of their personal and health information was compromised in a data security incident at their electronic medical record vendor. Hispanic Counseling Center. Long Island, New York-based Hispanic Counseling Center operates a mental health clinic and...

Brooklyn, NY · 6d