Stephen Witt, Author at amNewYork

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At Witt’s End: Voters deserve more debates

Posted on October 24, 2022

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Schneps Media to host congressional and senate debates

Posted on July 19, 2022

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REBNY Brings New Flavor to Iconic Annual Event

Posted on June 24, 2022

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City Council approves $101 billion FY 2023 budget at midnight hour

Posted on June 14, 2022

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Chivalry is dead: Nadler tells Maloney to step aside

Posted on June 7, 2022

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Black & Hispanic-owned properties being targeted by socialist lawmakers

Posted on May 27, 2022

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NY GOP Chair, Suozzi Blast Hochul for Attempting to Get Benjamin Off Primary Ballot

Posted on April 26, 2022

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Brooklyn Surrogate Court judge files whistleblower lawsuit against state court administration

Posted on April 18, 2022

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Mayor Adams Appoints New Members to NYC Districting Commission

Posted on March 7, 2022

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Quinnipiac poll: Voters hopeful on Adams, concerned about NYC crime

Posted on February 9, 2022

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New York City’s business and civic leaders publicly endorse Adams’ gun violence plan

Posted on January 31, 2022

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Hochul Nabs Current & Former South Bklyn Electeds Endorsement

Posted on December 23, 2021

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Adams appoints David Banks as NYC Schools Chancellor

Posted on December 9, 2021

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Alleged fentanyl traffickers busted in Queens released without bail

Posted on December 8, 2021

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City Council passes stricter ACS oversight legislation

Posted on October 23, 2021

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Adams presents vision for NYC’s future economic development

Posted on October 19, 2021

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One of NYC’s most prolific homeless shelter providers files for bankruptcy

Posted on October 18, 2021

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Adams applauds Google for recognizing Black-owned startups in NYC

Posted on October 14, 2021

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Witt’s World: Jefferson and holding the American Dream

Posted on October 14, 2021

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NYC voters urged to research, then vote on five important ballot questions this November

Posted on October 13, 2021

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Shea backs lawmakers’ efforts to tighten bail laws for NYC gun offenders

Posted on October 12, 2021

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De Blasio urges Albany to permit 24/7 speed cameras near schools

Posted on October 8, 2021

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City Council legislation tackles climate change & environment

Posted on October 7, 2021

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Hoylman sticks it to anti-vaxxer out-of-town performers

Posted on October 6, 2021

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Brooklyn flexes its citywide political muscle at schmoozefest with heavyweights

Posted on October 3, 2021

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State assembly dissects Rikers in questioning; inmate families speak

Posted on October 1, 2021

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Brooklyn’s Haitian leaders denounce deportation of migrants at Texas border

Posted on September 22, 2021

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Witt’s World: It’s Time to Welcome Walmart Into NYC

Posted on September 20, 2021

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Hochul, Benjamin celebrate prevailing wage legislation

Posted on September 17, 2021

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Witt’s World: A Journalist Day of Atonement

Posted on September 14, 2021

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Sanders floats bill to stop unjust home foreclosures

Posted on September 1, 2021

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Witt’s World: The pragmatism of progressive politics

Posted on September 1, 2021

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Hochul faces first test in eviction moratorium special session

Posted on August 31, 2021

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NYC Congressional Dems urge Hochul to get expiring eviction moratorium extended

Posted on August 30, 2021

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Let ’em dance! Adams says it’s time to repeal antiquated NYC cabaret laws

Posted on August 28, 2021

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Hochul calls for special session in Albany to tackle eviction crisis

Posted on August 28, 2021

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Hochul welcomes Afghan refugees as Fort Hamilton army base demures

Posted on August 25, 2021

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New York House members help pass $3.5 trillion budget blueprint

Posted on August 24, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is considering a congestion pricing plan for his 2018-19 state budget that would impose an added cost for cars driving into Manhattan

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Riders Alliance pressure Hochul to fast-track congestion pricing

Posted on August 24, 2021

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Public Advocate plants grassroots in Mid-Hudson trip

Posted on August 20, 2021

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Brooklyn

Malliotakis successfully helps get Brooklyn family safely evacuated from Afghanistan

Posted on August 19, 2021

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Assembly committee will issue final report on Cuomo probe

Posted on August 16, 2021

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Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Bichotte rumored to be on lieutenant governor short list

Posted on August 15, 2021

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Brooklyn Dems chair seeks to clear field for James to make run for governor

Posted on August 9, 2021

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Malliotakis reports record constituent case resolutions for Brooklyn/‌Staten Island district

Posted on August 8, 2021

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Stephen Witt: The Fall of Andrew Cuomo

Posted on August 5, 2021

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Schumer pushes hopes of help for NYC in federal infrastructure bill at Manhattan meeting

Posted on July 24, 2021

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Miss USA Shares her story with Brooklyn Children of Incarcerated Parents

Posted on July 15, 2021

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Family and friends mourn Jonathan Campos, Brooklyn-born pilot killed in D.C. plane crash

Members of Caribbean Equality Project, seen here at the Phagwah Parade in 2023, are leading a "Black Future Tings" event on Feb. 22.

Caribbean Equality Project to host ‘Black Future Tings’ event in commemoration of Black History Month