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Mamdani in Albany: Building alliances and advocating forcefully
A review of the New York mayor-elect's time in the state Assembly shows a legislator advancing causes supported by the left wing of the Democratic Party.
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Just after midnight on Jan. 1, Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC mayor
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LI, NYC minimum wage hits $17 an hour, as new laws kick in for '26
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What to know about Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in
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State Sen. Alexis Weik won't seek 4th term
DiNapoli signs off on LIPA contract with PSEG, with conditions
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Mamdani to hold private swearing in at Old City Hall subway station
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Longtime Suffolk Democratic Party boss faces challenge
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How Mamdani went from a backbench state legislator to NYC mayor-elect
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Lawyers keep stealing clients' real estate deposits. An NYS fund that pays back victims isn't keeping pace.
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Hochul signs off on warning labels for social media
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NYS bans anonymous child abuse accusations
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Mangano's resentencing adjourned indefinitely, records show
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Mamdani to be sworn in by AG James, Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Hochul signs bill to help parties boot stealth candidates
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NYS comptroller candidate Warshaw says state mismanages pensions
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Mamdani to host 'inauguration of a new era,' with block party
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Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for NY governor
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Stefanik's exit boosts Blakeman, but many challenges remain
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Blakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor
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Hochul signs prison reform bill after inmate death
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Stefanik exits governor's race, clearing Blakeman's path
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D'Esposito wins confirmation for U.S. Labor watchdog post
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Suffolk superior officers union gets contract approved, with pay bump
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Who runs Nassau County when Bruce Blakeman campaigns for governor?
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Blakeman launches first campaign ad — in Palm Beach
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Watchdog OKs county's $4.4B budget with condition
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Hochul signs confidentiality bill for law enforcement counseling
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Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
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Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92
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Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea's presidential election
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After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
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Myanmar's military-backed party claims strong lead in election's first phase
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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80
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Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?
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South Korean President Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor
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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
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Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
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Thailand's political parties name prime minister candidates for February election
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Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections
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Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win
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Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly
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Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham
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Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander flees
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GLIMPSES: Prepping polling machines ahead of Myanmar's weekend election
Kosovo heads to a snap vote to end political deadlock
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Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts
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Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison
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A heartwarming story that will give paws
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Volunteers of Long Island: Splashes of Hope
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Daycation: You don't have to spend the night to enjoy these amenities at nearby hotels
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Vigil held for slain CVS worker
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Protesters rally against ICE detention conditions in Central Islip
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Out East: Local champagnes for the new year
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MTA fare and toll hikes coming in 2026
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Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents
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No tax on tips: What it means for LIers
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'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'
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