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Adams returns $800K in unspent cash for postponed inauguration ceremony
Mayor Eric Adams returned over $800 thousand in cash raised for his postponed inauguration ceremony because he didn’t spend all the funds in time.
Democrats keep thumbing their noses at voters in battle over New York's gerrymander
New York Democrats are resorting to sneaky new ways to try to ram through unconstitutionally gerrymandered voting districts — despite the state's highest court slapping down the move.
'Cuomo's favorite Republican': NY gov race heats up as Harry Wilson slams Zeldin
In an ad out Friday, Wilson accuses Zeldin of being a GOP ally of disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his four-year tenure in Albany as a Long Island state Senator.
Control of Congress could hinge on this redistricting 'special master' in NY
"I am thrilled to assist the New York courts in delivering constitutional maps that will provide equal representation for all New York residents for the next decade," Cervas said to...
NY Dems 'scrambling' for way to boot Hochul's indicted ex-lieutenant from ballot
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin will “soon be introducing legislation to allow a candidate for office to decline their party’s designation or nomination, and be removed from the ballot, if they are...
Elon Musk sued by Twitter shareholders over delay in disclosing stake
The suit alleges that Elon Musk was required to disclose his stake in Twitter by March 24, but he did not until April 4.
What does Brian Benjamin's indictment mean for Hochul and NY's Dems?
The bribery indictment against Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin could damage Gov. Kathy Hochul, who chose him as her running mate in her bid for a full term.
I'm suing to block New York City's racist foreign-citizen-voting bill
The Foreign Citizen Voting Bill would empower foreign citizens to choose our mayor, City Council, borough presidents and district attorneys and decide local ballot measures.
NYC Board of Elections requests state to review non-citizen voting law
The city Board of Elections wants the state to "review" whether the Big Apple's controversial new non-citizen voting law is legal.
Extra, extra: Overtime costs surge at NYC health department, elections board
Overtime was up 116 percent at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and 86 percent at the Board of Elections last fiscal year.
Board of Elections replaces top official amid pledge for reform
The embattled NYC Board of Elections bounced its powerful No. 2 official amid a pledge for reform after years of scandals.
Here's how low NYC voter turnout was — despite all seats being up for grabs
Turnout in New York City's municipal elections continued its years-long flatline Tuesday with no more than 1.2 million votes cast.
Early voting starts in NYC mayor's race, dozens of other contests
New Yorkers headed to the polls Saturday to pick the city's next mayor as early voting started in the contest and in races for comptroller, public advocate and dozens of...
Board of Elections' Alvin Samuels hit with sex harass complaint
The discrimination claim against Alvin Samuels, which included allegations of retaliation, went before the state Division of Human Rights.
Cuomo's cash-rich campaign still accepting donations
Former Gov. Cuomo's campaign website, andrewcuomo.com, doesn't even mention his resignation and refers to him as governor in the present tense.
Patronage is good: City election official's eyebrow-raising defense of hiring political cronies
A top official at the New York City Board of Elections defended the hiring of political cronies over a merit-based selection system during a state Senate hearing Tuesday in Albany.
Board of Elections snafu reveals whom de Blasio's son ranked in NYC mayoral election
Researchers from Princeton University and Stevens Institute of Technology documented 378 instances in which only one person in a precinct voted on the June 22 mayoral primary.
Ex-BOE lawyer sexually harassed Columbia student during physical exam: suit
Steven Richman, a former top lawyer with the New York City Board of Elections sexually harassed college athletes during physical exams for recruiting for security jobs, a lawsuit alleges.
Family of top Bronx pols scored gigs from Elections Board, records show
The father of the Bronx Democratic Party chairman, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, is on the payroll of the patronage-laden Board of Elections, The Post has learned.
Team Cuomo gets $230K from donors tied to nonprofit with $62M in state contracts
Gov. Cuomo raked in nearly $230,000 in campaign cash from donors tied to a medical network that got $62 million worth of emergency state contracts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The...