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Stephen Witt

Stephen Witt is an award-winning journalist who has covered New York City since 2001. He is the politics editor-in-chief of Schneps Media and PoliticsNY.

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A Letter to KCP Readers

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Election

BP Darkhorse Candidate Edwards Nabs Key Endorsement

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Ice Skaking

Bring Elon Musk & the Tesla Headquarters to NYC

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Commentary & Editorial

Bring Elon Musk & the Tesla Headquarters to NYC

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Brook-Krasny Looks to Make Political Comeback in Council Race

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Frontus Unveil’s 6-Point Economic Mobility Plan for Southern Brooklyn

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De Blasio Pulls Plug on Gifted & Talented Program

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De Blasio Pulls Plug on Gifted & Talented Program

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Bay Ridgeites, Dem Electeds Call on Malliotakis to Resign

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Ice Skaking

Editorial: Trump Should Be Removed From Office

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Commentary & Editorial

Editorial: Trump Should Be Removed From Office

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Police & Fire

2020 Crime Round-up: Murder, Shootings Make Comeback in Brooklyn

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Friday Lit

Found Money: A Christmas Story

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City Council Approves “Just Cause” & Extension of Gas Inspections Legislation

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City Government

City Council Approves “Just Cause” & Extension of Gas Inspections Legislation

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Commentary & Editorial

On Nepotism, Patronage & Reforming Brooklyn’s Democratic Party

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Adams, Stringer, Lander Get Millions in Public Campaign Financing

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Adams, Stringer, Lander Get Millions in Public Campaign Financing

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Commentary & Editorial

In Defense of Frank Seddio & Old School Politics

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Commentary & Editorial

Op-Ed: A COVID Winter is Coming for NYCHA

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Housing & Homelessness

Bay Ridge Landlord Says New Gas Law Behind Tenant Dispute

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City Council Candidate Briefs

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Adams Again Calls to Bring Back NYPD’s Anti-Crime Unit

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