Michael Rock, Author at Politics NY

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Brooklyn

Endorsements, Potential Johnson Bid Boost Benjamin in Comptroller’s Race

By Michael Rock

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Money Talk: Levine Silent As He Leads in Matching Funds

By Michael Rock

Coronavirus Press Brief

Brooklyn

City Officials Condemn Cuomo in COVID Nursing Home Scandal

By Michael Rock

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Brooklyn

Maloney Proposes Gun Safety Bills on Parkland Anniversary

By Michael Rock

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Brooklyn

Haitian-Americans Worry About Latest Political Crisis Back Home

By Michael Rock

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Queens

Meeks ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Political Crisis in Haiti

By Michael Rock

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Sanchez Joins Race for City Council District 7

By Michael Rock

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Candidates for City Council District 5 Talk Homelessness

By Michael Rock

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Brooklyn

Matching Funds, Bronx Endorsements Boost Benjamin in Comptroller’s Race

By Michael Rock

Mother of Teenage Candidate Rejoices Over Son’s Bid for City Council

By Michael Rock

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Isaac Wright, Jr. Runs for Mayor

By Michael Rock

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State Government

DSA Electeds Grill Cuomo’s Austerity Plans

By Michael Rock

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Election

Isaac Wright Runs for Mayor

By Michael Rock

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Chowdhury’s Instagram Post on Human Right Violations of Uyghurs Stirs Controversy

By Michael Rock

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Election

Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

By Michael Rock

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Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

By Michael Rock

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Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

By Michael Rock

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Maloney’s Women’s History Museum Bill Passes Congress

By Michael Rock

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Maloney’s Women’s History Museum Bill Passes Congress

By Michael Rock

Sara Lind smiling for the camera with a colorful mask with Ruth Bader Ginsberg illstration and a text that reads "FIGHT FOR THE THINGS YOU CARE ABOUT"

Lind Aims to Succeed Rosenthal at City Hall

By Michael Rock

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Environment Advocates Rally Behind Kallos

By Michael Rock

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Boylan Enters Manhattan B.P. Race

By Michael Rock

Maloney Offers Update of D.C. Developments

By Michael Rock

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Kallos, Benjamin, Rajkumar’s Holiday Celebrations Highlight City’s Diversity

By Michael Rock

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