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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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DSA Survey Of Forrest Sews Shady Underpinnings

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Rose Support Of Impeachment Inquiry Draws Risk & Criticism

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Trump Impeachment Process Puts Rose In Tough Spot

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Editorial: Allow Industry City To Rezone

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The Welfare Investigator

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Restler, Coffey Could Collide In Race For Levin’s Seat

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Brandon Patterson: Blue Collar Dem Rising

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Non-Profits Called Into Question Over Taking Of Black Properties

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Espinal, Mosley Rally for MARCH Raid Transparency

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Cornegy Says Expand Don’t Eliminate Gifted & Talented Program

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Golden Weighs Options For Rubber Match With Gounardes

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