They’re volunteer positions with a history in patronage politics. Today, district leaders influence who can be judges, poll workers and members of each borough’s county committee.
New York, New York / USA – October 26 2020: Closeup of an outside sign stating “Vote Here” next to the voter entrance at an early voting site for the presidential election in Queens, NYC. (Shutterstock) By Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY You’ve heard of City Council members, and you know you have state representatives, […]
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russian Federation in a press conference at the Palace of Versailles in the Battles gallery after a working visit with French President. – Paris, France – May 29, 2017 (Shutterstock) By Mary Ilyushina, CBS News Moscow — A senior Russian diplomat wouldn’t rule out the possibility of his country placing […]
By Olivia Truffaut-Won, NY Mag One day after new reports detailed his involvement with his brother’s efforts to remain in office after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, Chris Cuomo has been suspended by CNN. According to the network, the decision comes as a direct result of the newly released transcripts from the New York attorney […]
Eric Adams Democratic Party mayoral candidate greets supporters outside of NBC Studios before general election debates. – New York, NY – October 20, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW Victorious! Democratic candidate, Eric Adams, won the New York City 2021 mayoral race. When Adams gets sworn into office as the next Mayor of […]
Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislation to allow caring for siblings and holds media briefing at governor’s office on 3rd avenue in Manhattan. (Shutterstock) By Josefa Velasquez and Katie Honan, THE CITY SAN JUAN — Back home in Brooklyn, hundreds of absentee ballots — which by law cannot be opened until Nov. 15 — will determine […]
By Sam Meredith, CNBC GLASGOW, Scotland — World leaders, campaigners and environmental activists representing people most threatened by climate change issued a defiant “warrior cry” at the COP26 summit on Monday: Do not compromise on 1.5 degrees Celsius. World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, the economy faltering, and protests against racial injustice continuing, millions of Americans face difficult times and worry about the nation’s future. And with a presidential election around the corner, it’s a critical time for the country to take stock of what political leadership should mean by going back to the […]
NEW YORK: After winning the Public Advocate special election, Jumaane Williams addressed an enthusiastic crowd of supporters in Flatbush at his victory party. Jumaane garnered 33 percent of the vote, according to priliminary totals from the Board of Elections, with 97 percent of the precincts reporting and about 396,000 ballots cast. ***Remarks as prepared*** Thank you. Thank you […]
