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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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Success Academy Battles For Diversity & Middle School Space

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Rumors Abound Of Brooklyn Dem Shakeup

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BK Lawmakers React to NYCHA Settlement

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Dollar Van Drivers Say City Kicks Them To The Curb

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Felder: Both Cameras & Armed Cops Should Protect Schools

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City Can Learn From Asian Education Process

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Carroll, Lander, Knipel Rally Around Schneider

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Ampry-Samuel Wants To See A United Brownsville

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Gold To Step Down As District Leader After 43 Years

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Seddio Says Felder Has Right To Remain Democrat

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Clarke Debate Refusal Sends Wrong Message To Immigrants

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IND Endorses Myrie in Senate Race

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New Kings Dems Accused Of Political Gentrification

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Myrie Calls on NYPD To Repeal Rule Sealing Disciplinary Records

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James AG Win Would Upset Brooklyn Politics Applecart

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Former DM Allegedly Forged Signatures For Higher Pay

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Harriet Thompson Gets County Support In Surrogate Judge Race

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Brooklyn

James’ “Male, Pale & Stale” Comments Could Affect AG Plans

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QCP Interview: New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul

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Lustig-Elgrably Throws Hat In Ring For Assembly Race

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Saperstein On Brink Of GOP Endorsement For Assembly Run

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Crowley Focuses On New York Democrats Taking Back House

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News Editorial: Brooklyn GOP Pulls Plug On Fundraiser

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Maisel Torpedos Mill Basin Party Boat Plan

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