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Mayor De Blasio
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new york beginnings
Not That Long Ago, New York Really Was Governed From a Smoke-filled BackroomAs late as 1989, an undemocratic entity called the Board of Estimate made the city’s key decisions. When it was banned, a new political era was born.
By David Freedlander
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city politic
Bill de Blasio Is a Big Winner and a Lame DuckThe mayor showed up his critics with an overwhelming reelection win. Now what?
By Chris Smith
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New York City Will Close Rikers Island, Mayor de Blasio SaysThe plan is to replace the jail with several smaller facilities spread around the city.
By Adam K. Raymond
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HRC for NYC? Almost Certainly Not, But MaybeThe rumors appeared in two NYC dailies on Friday.
By Adam K. Raymond
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State Ethics Panel Has Reportedly Subpoenaed City HallQuestions over whether the mayor’s controversial nonprofit violated lobbying laws in 2015.
By Jen Kirby
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New York’s First Lady Reviews Eclipsed on BroadwayA night at the theater with Mayor de Blasio and Chirlane McCray thinking about Donald Trump.
By Carl Swanson
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disruptions
By Nathan Pemberton
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what would jane jacobs say?
Will de Blasio’s Affordable Housing Plan Work?Some neighborhoods would get crappier without getting cheaper. But most of it is worth trying.
By Justin Davidson
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law and order
De Blasio Versus the Judges in Howard Case“I would suggest that the mayor look into a mirror.”
By Nathan Pemberton
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times square
By Elaine Godfrey
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Mayor de Blasio Thinks the Press Went Easy on Mayor BloombergHe’s not having a difficult second year — that’s just how it’s being reported.
By Margaret Hartmann
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new york city
By Nate Jones
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city politic
When Mayors Attack: Why de Blasio Went After Governor CuomoWas it time to stop accepting punishment and start treating his tormentor like a schoolyard bully?
By Chris Smith
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the city politic
De Blasio and Bratton’s Critical RelationshipThe tragedy in Bed-Stuy highlighted the high-wire act that came to define de Blasio’s first year in City Hall.
By Chris Smith
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nypd shooting
By Margaret Hartmann
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island hopping
By Amanda Ruggeri
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early and awkard
The Bill de Blasio–Chirlane McCray Quote QuizBoth the mayor and the first lady gave speeches today. Who said what?
By Chris Smith
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early and awkward
Mayor de Blasio on His First (Nearly) 100 Days in OfficeHow about that pre-K deal? And what was it like getting booed by Mets fans?
By Chris Smith
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de blasio’s new york
Mayor De Blasio Doubles Down on Taxing the RichHis first State of the City made it clear that remained his overriding goal.
By Chris Smith
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city politic
By Chris Smith
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city politic
De Blasio vs. Cuomo: The Next RoundThe mayor is headed to Albany, and the tussle over new taxes on the rich will be front and center.
By Chris Smith
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street fight
By Justin Davidson