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U.S. Senate run-off election, Georgia

With U.S. Senate control at stake, Georgians vote in pivotal runoff elections

Posted on January 5, 2021

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How the Georgia Senate runoffs could rattle U.S. stocks

Posted on January 4, 2021

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Bronx

Mayor declares March 23 special election to fill Torres’ former Bronx City Council seat

Posted on January 4, 2021

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Politics

Trump, Biden to rally in Georgia ahead of high-stakes Senate races

Posted on January 4, 2021

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Politics

In recorded call, Trump pressures Georgia election official to change results – Washington Post

Posted on January 3, 2021

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U.S. appeals court rejects lawmaker’s bid to have Pence overturn Biden’s win

Posted on January 3, 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers pre-Thanksgiving speech at transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware

Report shows that LGBTQ voters and allies key to Biden’s victory

Posted on January 2, 2021

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol Building is reflected on a marble seating area following a rainstorm at the East Front on Capitol Hill in Washington

Biden to be sworn into office in largely virtual event as COVID-19 rages

Posted on December 15, 2020

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U.S. Electoral College formally confirms Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ win

Posted on December 14, 2020

FILE PHOTO: View of a digital sign advertising early voting for the Jan. 5, 2021 Senate runoffs in Georgia at the First Baptist Church, in Nahunta

Politics

Early in-person voting begins in Georgia as U.S. Senate showdown enters final weeks

Posted on December 14, 2020

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‘Unbought, unbossed, I’m unbound’: Ray McGuire readies for mayoral run

Posted on December 13, 2020

People cast their vote inside the Brooklyn Museum during the 2020 election.

Queens

Queens lawmakers sue city to stop ranked choice voting in 2021, claims we’re not ready for it

Posted on December 12, 2020

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Brooklyn

Congressman Max Rose opens account for mayoral bid

Posted on December 11, 2020

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Former Sanitation boss Kathryn Garcia joins list of candidates running for New York City mayor

Posted on December 10, 2020

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New Queens borough prez Richards promises better day for renters in swearing in ceremony

Posted on December 6, 2020

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump participates in a medal ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

Politics

Outgoing president presses Georgia governor in blatant attempt to ignore election results and usurp voters

Posted on December 5, 2020

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Eight NYC mayoral hopefuls talk tenant protection and housing policies at forum

Posted on December 5, 2020

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Politics

Julie Menin announces city council run with backing of heavy hitters

Posted on December 1, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a Thanksgiving video teleconference with members of the military forces at the White House in Washington

‘The campaign’s claims have no merit’: Trump loses yet another court case over election

Posted on November 27, 2020

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Politics

Steward-Cousins, Gianaris announce Democratic supermajority in Albany

Posted on November 23, 2020

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden attends briefing on national security in Wilmington, Delaware

Biden to announce first Cabinet picks Tuesday, envisions toned-down inauguration

Posted on November 22, 2020

U.S. General Services Administration Administrator Emily W. Murphy sworn in Washington

Politics

Sign it, Murphy: De Blasio urges Trump official to pen letter clearing Biden transition

Posted on November 22, 2020

U.S. President Trump speaks about prescription drug prices at the White House in Washington

Politics

After another failed attempt to disenfranchise voters, Trump refuses to admit defeat

Posted on November 22, 2020

U.S. President Trump speaks about prescription drug prices at the White House in Washington

Politics

Two weeks and over two dozen baseless challenges later, Trump still won’t concede defeat

Posted on November 21, 2020

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Brooklyn

After a tough election, State Senator Gounardes greets voters at Brooklyn train stop

Posted on November 20, 2020

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump delivers update on so-called Operation Warp Speed coronavirus treatment program in an address from the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington

Defeated Trump meets with Michigan Republicans in attempt to subvert democracy and steal state’s electoral votes

Posted on November 20, 2020

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks after meeting with governors in Wilmington, Delaware

Politics

Georgia affirms Biden’s victory as Trump attempts to undermine election

Posted on November 20, 2020

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Brooklyn

Incumbent Mathylde Frontus declares victory in Assembly race against apparent QAnon supporter Mark Szuszkiewicz

Posted on November 19, 2020

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Eric Adams expected to announce run for mayor, set to tackle city’s COVID-19 challenges

Posted on November 18, 2020

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the U.S. economy after a briefing in Wilmington, Delaware

Politics

Biden names cabinet picks amid Trump efforts to block transition

Posted on November 17, 2020

Politics

How did QAnon-supporting Republican Mark Szuszkievicz get so many votes in a Democratic Brooklyn district?

Posted on November 16, 2020

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Politics

Julie Menin steps down from de Blasio administration; City Council run might be in cards

Posted on November 16, 2020

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Brooklyn

Max Rose concedes to Nicole Malliotakis in 11th congressional district race

Posted on November 12, 2020

U.S. President-elect Biden holds news conference in Wilmington, Delaware

Biden ignores Trump to build team; eyes on pandemic as hospitalizations soar

Posted on November 12, 2020

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Donations under $8K to Trump ‘election defense’ instead go to president, RNC

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Politics

Sullivan wins re-election in Alaska, taking U.S. Senate battle down to Georgia

Posted on November 11, 2020

U.S. President Trump attends Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

Trump files new election challenge, Georgia announces recount

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Politics

Georgia to conduct full recount of election ballots

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Politics

Trump files fresh election-challenge suit as Biden plans presidential transition

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Staten Island’s Malliotakis echoes Trump’s refusal to admit Biden won election

Posted on November 11, 2020

Bigoted Staten Island sex offender busted for threatening to kill protesters and politicians

Posted on November 10, 2020

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Politics

Nearly 80% of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump’s refusal to concede: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Posted on November 10, 2020

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Absentee ballot counting goes on as several Brooklyn, Queens races hang in the balance

Posted on November 10, 2020

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Politics

Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates U.S. President-elect Biden for election win

Posted on November 10, 2020

A person counts postal ballots following the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Downey, near Los Angeles

Explainer: Why recounts rarely change the results of U.S. elections

Posted on November 10, 2020

U.S. president-elect Biden arrives at the theater serving as his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware

Politics

Biden camp considers legal action over agency’s delay in recognizing transition

Posted on November 10, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a briefing to the media

Politics

Pompeo voices confidence U.S. vote count will lead to ‘second Trump administration’

Posted on November 10, 2020

FILE PHOTO: U.S President Donald Trump returns to the White House after news media declared Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden to be the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Washington

Politics

A real coup? Trump gets Barr to commit to investigating unfounded voter fraud claims

Posted on November 10, 2020

More from around NYC

Bronx dispensaries like Hush New York display brightly colored containers of legal cannabis products.

Bronx cannabis industry sees growth in 2024 but battles hurdles from community boards, illegal shops, and state mismanagement

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New laws require DOT to consult FDNY and notify council on roadway closures and parking changes

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Paul Rudd doppelgängers vie for top honors at Grand Army Plaza look-a-like contest

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

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