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George Latimer ousts Rep. Jamaal Bowman in 16th District primary
June 25, 2024 | 9:38pmLatimer, 70, will be heavily favored to defeat Republican Madeline Brame in the Nov. 5 election to represent the deep-blue constituency.
Democratic socialists target moderates in NY state Assembly primary races
June 25, 2024 | 2:30pmSix DSA-backed incumbents and challengers are trying to expand the socialist footprint in New York state's Legislature during Tuesday's primaries.
Bowman says race for NY-16 was about 'justice' as SI GOP rep Malliotakis celebrates 'Squad' defeat: 'Good riddance'
June 25, 2024 | 10:09amFollow The Post’s live updates for results, photos, analysis and more from New York's primary elections today.
Harlem Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs fired employee battling amputation health crisis: suit
June 21, 2024 | 6:38pmIn a lawsuit filed in Manhattan this week, Keith Lilly alleges that Gibbs discriminated against him by firing him as he was laid up in the hospital for several weeks.
Anti-AOC group takes war against lefty pol to her home turf with Queens billboard ads
June 21, 2024 | 3:13pmA Texas-based group is dumping $100,000 into the primary race to support former Wall Street investor Marty Dolan in his race against AOC, the Post reported.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's popularity dips to lowest level ever: poll
June 20, 2024 | 6:12pmHer numbers are even sagging below those of President Joe Biden, who 42% of respondents viewed favorably.
Suburban voters stand by Hochul’s congestion pricing pause: poll
June 20, 2024 | 5:31amOf the statewide respondents, 45% said they supported Hochul’s decision to pause the $15 daily toll on drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
Dem NY senator berated workers, was often 'sexist and homophobic,' ex-staffers allege: 'I am the king'
June 18, 2024 | 7:41pmSeveral staffers painted a picture of a “paranoid” and sometimes irate Mannion who established a pattern of abusing staffers, often in reacting to situations involving his wife.
Meet the anti-vax millionaire donor behind congestion pricing and RFK Jr.
June 16, 2024 | 11:53amWealthy hedge-funder Mark Gorton, 57, of Manhattan recently told The Post that he is probably the largest funder of transportation-related causes in the Big Apple centered around getting cars off...
AG Letitia James getting behind bid to reimplement NY law banning masks after anti-Israel protest incidents
June 14, 2024 | 7:30pmNew York Attorney General Letitia James is getting behind an effort to change state law that could ban face coverings at protests — following a surge in hateful attacks involving masked antisemites.
Andrew Cuomo ripped for 'significant and unnecessary mistake' during COVID-19 response: scathing report
June 14, 2024 | 5:35pmA long-awaited state report on the Empire State's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic had harsh words for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he unnecessarily micromanaged the state's response.
NY leaders blast US Supreme Court striking down bump stock ban
June 14, 2024 | 5:22pmNew York leaders blasted a US Supreme Court decision Friday that reversed a ban on bump stocks, the devices favored by mass shooters that effectively turn semiautomatic weapons into machine...
Hochul mulls NYC subway mask ban amid rise in antisemitic hate
June 13, 2024 | 12:14pmGov. Kathy Hochul is mulling a partial mask ban for New York City’s subways as antisemitic hate by masked protesters goes off the rails. The governor said Thursday she’s working with...
NY pols push casino plan to aid MTA as congestion toll mayhem reigns
June 11, 2024 | 1:21pmSpeeding up the selection process for the metro area's three casino licenses could generate billions of dollars in much-needed revenue for the MTA after Gov. Kathy Hochul stalled the congestion...
Albany lawmakers considering last-minute bailout for lost congestion toll revenue
June 7, 2024 | 2:49amA spokesperson for the state Senate said the exact language of the bill is expected to be released Friday with a vote expected sometime during the day.
NY lawmakers, Hochul reach deal on bill to regulate kids' social media use -- would be first law of its kind in US
June 3, 2024 | 5:24pmSources close to the talks say the exact text of the legislation may be released as soon as Monday evening, allowing it to be brought up for a vote before...
Hochul calls for smartphone ban in NY schools: 'Leave our kids alone'
May 30, 2024 | 1:27pmGov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a ban on kids using smartphones in school -- the latest in a campaign against technology she feels is harming New York's children. The...
Albany pols rush to pass plan to restrict 'addictive' social media feeds for kids: 'Not giving up'
May 28, 2024 | 6:06pmThe measures would bar social-media companies from displaying content for kids using algorithms meant to keep their eyes on the screen.
The insane price tag that RFK Jr. paid to get on NY's ballot
May 28, 2024 | 5:27pm"Our intention was to hire a substantial number of professional outfits, but there were very few that we can find because they have basically been bought up by RFK,” said...
NYC lawmaker blocks Steve Cohen's $8B casino project by Mets' Citi Field
May 28, 2024 | 3:48pmSteve Cohen’s Mets are losers — and so is apparently his Queens casino bid, at least for now.