The Democrats who control the State Legislature voted to restrict gun use, bolster voting rights, protect abortion service providers and aid public housing. Source: New York Times
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New York Tightens Its Strict Gun Laws in Democratic Show of Force
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2022
State lawmakers passed a package of gun-safety bills, and were set to approve measures to broaden abortion protections as their 2022 session drew to a close. Source: New York Times
From Gun Laws to Abortion, 5 Issues for N.Y. Legislators as Session Ends
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022
A move to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15-style weapons is among several hot-button issues still to be resolved in Albany before the session ends. Source: New York Times
A Collision Course for 2 Stalwart Manhattan Democrats
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022
A court-ordered redistricting plan puts Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler in a primary against each other. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Stockpiles Donations, as Rivals Struggle to Keep Pace
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2022
Real estate, unions and crypto interests were among the donors to Ms. Hochul. Here are five takeaways from the money battle in New York’s race for governor. Source: New York Times
Tom Kean’s Strategy in Run for Congress: Say Less
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
Ahead of next month’s primary, Tom Kean Jr., running in New Jersey’s most competitive House race, hopes to avoid alienating moderate swing voters while facing challengers from the right. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Jail Officials Avert a Federal Takeover of Rikers Island
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
At a hearing, a federal judge granted the officials more time to address rampant violence and disorder inside the city jail system. Source: New York Times
Steve Bannon Won’t Testify in Trial of ‘We Build the Wall’ Backer
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
Timothy Shea, a key player in the campaign, is on trial in what prosecutors describe as a coordinated plan to funnel money from the $25 million crowdfunding initiative. Source: New York Times
Rikers Island Faces Pressure to End Death and Disorder Crisis
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
Under orders to draw up a turnaround plan or face a federal takeover, the New York City jails system still has failed to provide detainees with basic care. Source: New York Times
Biaggi Seeks to Block Sean Patrick Maloney’s Chosen Path to Re-election
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
Mr. Maloney, who leads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, upset some Democrats by opting to run in a district currently represented by a Black congressman. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Governor Candidates Flood the Airwaves With $20 Million in Ads
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
With the June 28 primary fast approaching, candidates for governor are spending big to get their message out to voters. Source: New York Times
Hochul’s Lt. Governor Pick Says He Is Afro-Latino. Some Latinos Object.
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
The three major Democrats running to become New York’s second-in-command have Latino roots, but Antonio Delgado’s claim to the heritage is being challenged. Source: New York Times
Judge Approves N.Y. House Map, Cementing Chaos for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
The new district lines, approved late Friday night, will create pickup opportunities for Republicans and force Democratic incumbents to run against each other. Source: New York Times
Why New York City Traffic Cameras Are Off When Drivers Speed the Most
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
As traffic deaths rise in the city, the State Legislature still has the final say on new safety measures, even decreeing when school speed cameras can operate. Source: New York Times
Jeffries Fights New York District Maps: ‘Enough to Make Jim Crow Blush’
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
Hakeem Jeffries hopes to pressure New York’s court-appointed special master to change congressional maps that split historically Black communities. Source: New York Times