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Tentative Agreement to End State Prison Strike Rolls Back Solitary Reform
A nearly two-week illegal strike by state correction officers appeared to be over Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to a series of concessions — including the “temporary” suspension of a law restricting the use of solitary confinement to 15-days. The state also agreed to limit ordering correction officers to work 24-hour mandatory overtime because […]
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An Early Look at Endorsements, and Another Adams Eyes a Run
This article is adapted from our Feb. 27 edition of RANKED CHOICES, THE CITY’s weekly election newsletter. Click here to sign up. Dear New Yorkers, On Wednesday night, members of the largest union representing city workers gathered inside a community college auditorium to hear from the mayoral candidates seeking its endorsement. Mayor Eric Adams had […]
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Two Sing Sing Prisoners Die Hours Apart as Illegal Guard Strike Drags On
Two men died hours apart on Wednesday afternoon inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, bringing the total of deaths behind bars to three since correction officers at more than two dozen New York State facilities went on strike earlier this month. Anthony Douglas, 67, who was locked up for nearly 40 years on a murder conviction […]
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Adams vs. Adams: City Council Speaker Takes Steps to Join Mayoral Race
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says she created a fundraising committee to run for mayor late Wednesday, the first step toward formally joining the race — as another potential big-name challenger, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, reportedly moves closer to jumping in. Buzz around the Queens Council member’s potential run began a few weeks ago as […]
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How Much Do Endorsements Matter in NYC’s Local Races?
Four months out from the June primary, candidates are already touting their endorsements — which is when a prominent group or individual publicly supports a candidate. Endorsements can come from a number of sources: local community or religious leaders, labor unions, other politicians, or even celebrities. At best, they’re a way for a voter to […]
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