Erik Bottcher Archives – Politics NY

Democrats who won special elections, Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers

Democrats Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers easily win special elections for state Senate, Assembly seats in Manhattan

By Matt Tracy & Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

Watch Erik Bottcher: Candidate for NYC Council District 3 (Manhattan)

By Skye Ostreicher Conversation…

Council Member Robert Holden speaks at a rally in support of Ryder's Law outside City Hall last week. Photo: Council Member Robert Holden Facebook.

Queens

CM Holden hosts rally supporting Ryder’s Law as part of efforts to wind down NYC’s horse carriage industry

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

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Politics

Midtown South rezoning officially approved; opens the door for 9,500 new homes to be created

By Ajani Stella Conversation…

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Erik Bottcher and Tiffany Cabán.

Health

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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Council member Erik Bottcher calls for B-HEARD expansion in western Manhattan

By Max Parrott Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Pols want diesel-powered cruise ships, like those idling in Red Hook, to connect to shore power or leave

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

Queens City Council Member Robert Holden speaks about horse carriage ban bill

Holden rails against city council for failing to pass horse carriage ban

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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In the Community With

In the Community with Council Member Erik Bottcher

By Lea Reed Conversation…

Manhattan City Council election winner Yusef Salaam

Manhattan election roundup: Few surprises, but history made with Yusef Salaam clinching City Council seat

By Mac Sorensen Conversation…

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Chelsea pol releases job bank to connect public housing residents with local jobs

By Max Parrott Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Lawmakers seek to ban cruise ships from spewing dirty fumes at NYC ports

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine speaks outside The Theater at MSG

Manhattan officials want The Theater at MSG razed to make way for Penn Station grand hall

By Max Parrott Conversation…

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Half-life: City Council committee approves five-year extension for Madison Square Garden special permit

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

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Politics

Councilmembers from New York’s ‘gay district’ bare all at The Center

By Andy Humm Conversation…

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Politics

Council bill would require schools to distribute suicide prevention resources

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

Health

Oh rats! Four City Council members seek action plan to stop citywide rodent infestation

By Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

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Queer Councilmembers Secure Committee Assignments

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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Exclusive: CM Erik Bottcher and West Side electeds implore DSNY for clean Manhattan streets

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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Politics

Carlina Rivera and Erik Bottcher officially endorse Carolyn Maloney for re-election

By Aidan Seiden Conversation…

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Politics

End of an Era for City Council’s LGBT Caucus

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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Politics

LGBTQ City Council Candidates Coast on Election Night

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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Politics

Eric Adams Leads LGBTQ Unity Rally

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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TIME TO VOTE: Here’s who’s on the Manhattan ballot in the Nov. 2 citywide general election

By Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

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2021 Elections: Who’s running for City Council in the Third District?

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

More from Around New York

Lehman Grand is located on Grand Concourse, inside the historic Dollar Savings Bank building.

Lehman College opens first dormitory for students on Grand Concourse

A man allegedly attacked a boy with a belt in an anti-gay attack at Baruch Playground in April.

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for hitting boy with belt in anti-gay attack in Manhattan

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Queens tenants react to landlords’ lawsuit against NYC rent board over rent freeze

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Nonprofit senior health insurance company Elderplan/‌HomeFirst opens Brooklyn community office