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Census

New York City’s Population Booms — But Not for Everyone, Everywhere

Aug. 12, 2021, 9:11 p.m.Aug. 12, 2021, 9:13 p.m.

New Census numbers show a record 8.8 million people live in the five boroughs, with population up 7.7% overall. Growth was especially strong in Brooklyn — but not for Black residents, whose numbers were down citywide.

Census

NYC Asian Activists Seek to Turn Surging Population Into Electoral Power

Aug. 12, 2021, 8:37 p.m.Aug. 12, 2021, 9:12 p.m.

New Census numbers showing a 43% increase of Asian New Yorkers in Brooklyn and a 29% jump in Queens fuel demands for more representation as the process for redrawing elected officials’ district lines heats up.

Politics

Cuomo’s Exit Could Kick Off Game of Political Musical Chairs for Governor’s Seat and More

Aug. 10, 2021, 7:54 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 9:29 p.m.

The governor’s office, up for grabs next year, seems likely to draw a bevy of candidates. Judging from the previous electoral shake-ups, posts across the city and state could be changing hands.

Albany

Who is Kathy Hochul? Meet New York’s Incoming, History-Making Governor

Aug. 10, 2021, 12:17 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

The lieutenant governor once represented Andrew Cuomo all over the state. Now the former Congress member from Buffalo is set to become the state’s first female governor Aug. 24.

Immigration

Biden Expands Protections for Thousands of Haitians in New York and Beyond

Aug. 2, 2021, 10:00 p.m.Aug. 3, 2021, 7:52 a.m.

The White House is expected Tuesday to boost Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the U.S. amid upheaval sparked by the assassination of the country’s president last month. One Brooklyn man called the Biden move “a gift from God.”

Campaign 2021

Staten Island GOP Council Recount Pits Trump Fan Against Moderate Party Favorite

July 28, 2021, 9:54 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

A lot more than 42 votes separate upstart candidate Marko Kepi and David Carr, who is backed by the Staten Island Republican Party. A loss for Carr would mean another upset for the local GOP — and perhaps another sign of the former president’s influence.

Staten Island

Staten Island 2022 Congressional Race Already Heating Up as Rose Hints at Malliotakis Rematch

July 25, 2021, 7:24 p.m.July 25, 2021, 7:24 p.m.

The battle for the House swing-seat is drawing national attention with mid coming. Meanwhile, Democratic ideological splits, impending redistricting and Trump’s lingering hand are spelling another hard-fought race.

Uncategorized

As Haiti Faces Uncertainty, Local Advocates Implore Biden to Help Asylum Seekers

July 13, 2021, 7:07 p.m.July 13, 2021, 7:07 p.m.

Advocates and Haitian-American lawmakers are calling for expanded protections for Haitian immigrants seeking refuge while the country faces an unprecedented political crisis following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Campaign 2021

Newsmax’s $25K Trump Facebook Ad Boosted Fossella’s Staten Island Borough President Bid

July 7, 2021, 8:10 p.m.July 7, 2021, 9:02 p.m.

The conservative news outlet spent $25,000 to tout the ex-rep’s backing from the ex-president, who also did a robocall for him. Newsmax’s paid promotion got logged as a political ad by Facebook — but isn’t covered by city public campaign-finance rules.

Brooklyn

Richards Holds Tiny Lead in Queens BP Race While Trump Helps Fossella Win in S.I. Upset

July 7, 2021, 4:37 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

Close borough president race in Queens between Donovan Richards and Elizabeth Crowley could hit the recount threshold. Meanwhile, races wrap in the other boroughs — including an upset in the Staten Island GOP contest.

Clifford Michel

New York City’s Population Booms — But Not for Everyone, Everywhere

NYC Asian Activists Seek to Turn Surging Population Into Electoral Power

Cuomo’s Exit Could Kick Off Game of Political Musical Chairs for Governor’s Seat and More

Who is Kathy Hochul? Meet New York’s Incoming, History-Making Governor

Biden Expands Protections for Thousands of Haitians in New York and Beyond

Staten Island GOP Council Recount Pits Trump Fan Against Moderate Party Favorite

Staten Island 2022 Congressional Race Already Heating Up as Rose Hints at Malliotakis Rematch

As Haiti Faces Uncertainty, Local Advocates Implore Biden to Help Asylum Seekers

Newsmax’s $25K Trump Facebook Ad Boosted Fossella’s Staten Island Borough President Bid

Richards Holds Tiny Lead in Queens BP Race While Trump Helps Fossella Win in S.I. Upset

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