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NYC bill would ban AI use in elections 'intentionally manipulated to depict speech or conduct of a candidate'
"Deceptive imagery erodes media literacy and can negatively affect our election process," Councilwoman Julie Menin said of her bill, set to be introduced in coming days.
Manhattan Dem boss says tape of him bashing Harlem pol is AI-fake: 'A new low'
In an audio recording that Wright claims is a “deep fake”, his voice can be heard ripping on the retiring Harlem pol.
Harlem pol's had enough, willing to give up seat to oust anti-cop socialist councilwoman
Harlem Assemblywoman Inez Dickens will announce a bid to oust hard-left, cop-bashing democratic socialist Councilwoman Kristin Richardson Jordan in a June Democratic primary election.
Ex-Assemblyman Keith Wright suing city for $10 million over false arrest
Wright claims he was "mentally devastated" after being "falsely" arrested last year for leaving the scene of an accident, and threatened while spending a day in jail.
Charges dropped against Manhattan Democratic Party boss in cyclist 'dooring'
Manhattan prosecutors moved to drop charges against Democratic Party boss Keith Wright who was accused of "dooring" a cyclist and fleeing the scene of the incident.
Dems' Manhattan boss allegedly fled after opening door into cyclist
The boss of the Manhattan Democratic Party was busted for opening his car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist -- sending the man flying -- before allegedly fleeing...
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams lands two key endorsements
Mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams landed two more key endorsements on Thursday, receiving the public backing of former Gov. David Paterson and top Manhattan Democrat Keith Wright.
Keith Wright crushes motion to oust him, remains Democratic party leader
Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright snuffed out a last-ditch effort by reformers to oust him from power. Dissidents at a county committee meeting led by district leader Paul Newell...
End Keith Wright’s lobbying or make him quit as Manhattan Dem chair
It’s corruption personified: Keith Wright serves as both chairman of the Manhattan Democrats and as a lobbyist for Davidoff Hutcher & Citron. When Wright comes a knocking for a client,...
Manhattan Dems planning coup against party boss/lobbyist Keith Wright
Manhattan Democratic Party leaders are revolting against their borough chairman -- former Assemblyman Keith Wright -- and his double life as party boss and lobbyist. A cadre of dissidents plan...
Judicial candidate got off easy for DWI bust when politician intervened
A Manhattan district court is about to get a new jurist who hasn’t always been sober as a judge. Jeanine R. Johnson, 39, running unopposed for a slot on Harlem’s...
Manhattan Dem boss owes $200K to donors
Keith Wright took a gamble when he ran for Congress in 2016 — and lost. Wright, the Manhattan Democratic Party leader and former assemblyman from Harlem, diverted donations he received...
Keith Wright might have to give up job at lobbying firm
Manhattan Democratic Party leader Keith Wright is facing a revolt from the rank-and-file activists who are pushing to pass a new rule Monday night that could force him to make...
Mark-Viverito targets Manhattan Dem over 'interesting' re-election
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito took a swing Tuesday at Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright for failing to provide notice for his re-election vote. Wright, a former Harlem assemblyman...
The endless rigging of New York politics
How loose are New York’s campaign finance laws? Well, the state Board of Elections is looking into whether a union’s political chief broke the letter or merely the spirit of...
State Senate candidate: Dem leaders have 'stolen' nomination
A candidate for a vacant state Senate covering lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn is accusing Democratic Party leaders of stealing the nomination from him. “They’ve stolen the seat from...
Former lobbyist re-elected to head Manhattan Democrats
Former Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright was re-elected as head of the Manhattan Democratic Party over the weekend — even though he’s been working for a high-powered lobbying firm for several...
How the politically connected control the New York court system
Manhattan lawyers knew Judge Joan Kenney was “confrontational,” “abusive” and “outright nasty” — and said so on a judge-ranking Web site, The Robing Room. One fed-up attorney went further, complaining...
Watchdogs want probe of Democratic leader's lobbying job
Government watchdogs on Friday urged the state ethics agency to investigate whether Keith Wright is violating New York’s conflict-of-interest-law by working for a high-powered lobbying firm while continuing to serve...
Manhattan Democrats let their chief be a lobbyist, too?
Are Manhattan Democrats going to sit still while their chairman works as a lobbyist — or will they dethrone Keith Wright? Wright’s old job representing Harlem in the state Assembly...