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About the Author

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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State Government

Matilda Cuomo Restored as Founder & Chair of State Mentoring Program

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AG James Secures Reimbursements for Consumers Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine Fees

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Legislation & Policy

Reps. Clarke, Torres Introduce Federal Legislation on Manufacturing of Space Heaters

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Witt’s World: A Black History Month Recommendation

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Crime

Corrections Union Sends Message About Solitary Confinement to Biden and City

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Commentary & Editorial

Sheinkopf Speaks: Tale of a Simple Man & a Political Consultant

By Hank Sheinkopf
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State Government

New Congressional District Maps Introduced in Albany

By Jeffrey M. Wice
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Activism & Civic Engagement

Top Business, Labor and Civic Leaders Give Support to Mayor’s Safety Plan

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Commentary & Editorial

Witt’s World: Lee Zeldin & the Coming Red Wave

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Economy & Development

Suozzi, Local Electeds Assail Hochul’s Rezoning Plans

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Crime

Adams “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” Gets Key Electeds support

By Stephen Witt
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Politics

Dems in Independent Redistricting Commission pass baton to Dem Legislature

By Stephen Witt
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Commentary & Editorial

Witt’s World: NYC Email Pitch Letter to Elon Musk

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City Government

Adams appoints former City Council Member Garodnick as City Planning Commission Chair

By Stephen Witt
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State Government

State Republicans assail Hochul’s massive budget, record campaign contributions

By Stephen Witt
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Commentary & Editorial

Witt’s World: Let Bernard Adams be his brother’s keeper

By Stephen Witt
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Housing & Homelessness

Adams Calls for more Fed money towards Emergency Rental Assistance Program

By Stephen Witt
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Business

NYC Jockeys to Land Crypto, FinTech Sector Headquarters

By Stephen Witt
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City Government

Adams Names Administration’s A Team

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Commentary & Editorial

Witt’s World: Judge Thompson Deserves Her Day in Court

By Stephen Witt
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Legislation & Policy

News Analysis: Redistricting Enters Home Stretch

By Jeffrey M. Wice
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City Government

NYC Racial Justice Commission Approves Final Ballot Proposals 

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Legislation & Policy

Hoylman Floats Legislation Holding Tech Companies Accountable for Misinformation & Hate Speech

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Election

Hochul Nabs Current & Former South Bklyn Electeds Endorsement

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