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NYC Officials Vote to Deploy Contraceptives in War Against Rats

On Thursday, the New York City Council voted yes to a bill aiming to establish a rat contraceptive pilot program that would effectively put rats on birth control.

Latin Times · Sep 27, 2024

Biden blames Congress for NYC migrant crisis, schools suffer

This content discusses the accountability of both Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, and President Joe Biden in addressing the migrant crisis and its ...

Top News · Jan 14, 2024

George Santos has been expelled from the House. What happens now?

Ouster of indicted 35-year-old serial fabulist sets up possible February 2024 contest to replace him

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New York roundup

New York is holding elections, including for judicial and municipal offices, on June 27, 2023, and Nov. 7, 2023, respectively. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

Ballotpedia · Jun 26, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New York roundup

New York is holding elections, including for judicial and municipal offices, on June 27, 2023, and Nov. 7, 2023, respectively. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

Ballotpedia · Jun 21, 2023

Plan to name Harlem block for Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad passes NY City Council

NEW YORK — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a plan to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

NYC Council members clash over plan to name Harlem block for Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad

NEW YORK — Members of the New York City Council clashed Tuesday over a proposal to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

City Council urged to approve public financing of Chicago elections

Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois, called public campaign financing “a very small investment ... that can really have a very high return on investment in terms of how it transforms the political landscape.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Union Station: Senate staffers announce formation of New York State Legislative Workers United

Seventy-nine New York State Senate staffers announced the formation of the New York State Legislative Workers United (NYSLWU) and said they intend to seek voluntary recognition from Senate leadership when a majority of staffers sign on.

Ballotpedia · Jul 22, 2022

Hochul wins Democratic primary for Governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams in the Democratic primary for governor of New York on June 28, 2022. Based on unofficial returns, Hochul received 67.3% of the vote, followed by Williams with 20.0% and Suozzi with 12.6%. Hochul, previously New York’s lieutenant governor, became governor in…

Ballotpedia · Jun 29, 2022