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John Ciafone (D)

John J Ciafone, son of an immigrant, product of Public Schools, is an award winning trial attorney, practicing for over 30 years, admitted in NY, NJ and Washington DC. Ciafone serves as a NYC administrative law judge and a NYS certified arbitrator and mediator. He is an EMT and received the NYC Health and Hospital Award for his service during COVID 19; he is also a chaplain, and services schools, hospitals, and senior centers. John Ciafone has an unmatched commitment to community service and was the former school board president of Community School Board 30, and he is counsel to the NYS Fraternal Order of Police

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Carl Wilson declares victory in City Council special election on Manhattan’s West Side

By Adam Daly
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Manhattan

Mamdani-backed Boylan criticizes outside money as West Side voters head to polls

By Adam Daly
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Queens

Sen. Liu calls on state Legislature to pass AANHPI curriculum bill

By Shane O’Brien
Former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman was named as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi's chief of staff.
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Suozzi names Jon Kaiman chief of staff, Matt Gelman deputy chief

By Larissa Fuentes
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Manhattan

Outgoing U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez endorses Carl Wilson in Manhattan’s special election, widening break with Mamdani

By Adam Daly
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Manhattan

Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan’s West Side ahead of early voting

By Adam Daly
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The Bronx

Political party founded by Gonzalo Duran expanding petitioning infrastructure across New York State

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Former Wall Street executive Marty Dolan campaigns for second time to challenge AOC

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Local seniors rally against proposed relocation of bus stop on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside

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Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi accused primary opponent Johnathan Rinaldi of committing fraud and forgery in an illegal effort to steal his seat.
Queens

AM Hevesi files criminal complaint against opponent Jonathan Rinaldi for allegedly changing his party line in bid to steal seat

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Gregory Hach announced he filed to be on the ballot in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
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Hach qualifies for GOP primary to face LiPetri in run for Suozzi seat

By Larissa Fuentes
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined Mayor Mamdani on day 9 of the nurses strike.
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Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani’s pick to replace Velázquez

By Adam Daly
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Gianaris, major unions endorse Brian Romero for the 34th Assembly District

By Shane O’Brien
Maspeth Firehouse suffered the greatest losses of any NYC firehouse on 9/11. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.
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Elected officials call for Maspeth Firehouse to be designated official city landmark ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/‌11

By Shane O’Brien
Mayor Mamdani and people announce reduction of speed limit near public schools

School slowdown: NYC to drop speed limit to 15mph in 800 school locations by end of year, Mamdani pledges

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election

By Marina Samuel
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González-Rojas launches five-point plan to strengthen neighborhood health care on sixth anniversary of COVID

By Shane O’Brien
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NY-12 Congress primary: Lasher lands Bloomberg endorsement in packed in race to replace Nadler

By Adam Daly
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The key political races to watch across Astoria and Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien
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Lander joins St. John’s faculty for MSG rally as union stand-off continues

By Shane O’Brien
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CM Julie Won officially launches congressional campaign for NY-7

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By Shane O’Brien
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Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis enters Democratic primary in NY-11

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