New York libraries have waded into America’s culture wars by directly lending 25,000 books to non-residents since spring, including thousands of students living under the bans
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- Senate Democrats are signaling they will reject an effort by Mitch McConnell to protect the legislative filibuster as part of a deal to run a 50-50 Senate. politico.com/states/florida…
- New York bars, restaurants and gyms will have to close at 10 p.m. as coronavirus infection rates rise across the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. on Friday. politico.com/states/new-yor…
- .@SenGillibrand is winning significant new Republican support in her campaign to combat sexual harassment in Congress politi.co/2AHD3wD
- New York City is reliving some of the nightmares it endured earlier this spring as coronavirus cases begin to surge, and once again Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are pointing fingers and offering conflicting guidance. politico.com/states/new-yor…
- Eric Adams has often criticized Andrew Yang for swapping his Manhattan apartment for his Hudson Valley second home during the height of the pandemic. Yet Adams’ account of his own whereabouts over the years is far from clear.
- Former @NYCCouncil Speaker @chriscquinn intends to cast her ballot for @keithellison for DNC chairman politi.co/2l2XfQ6
- New York Republicans assailed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration in response to new revelations about his stonewalling the release of information about nursing home deaths, with several calling for him to resign or be impeached. politico.com/states/new-yor…
- A police officer seen on video punching a homeless man on the subway will not be stripped of his gun and badge. Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said the NYPD will consider whether the officer needs additional training. politico.com/states/new-yor…
- With just a day to go before #NYPrimary, @RitchieTorres of the Bronx is throwing his support behind @BernieSanders politi.co/1Sh7Uxq
- Kyrie Irving and other unvaccinated athletes will be allowed to play professional sports in New York City under a major policy change Mayor Eric Adams is poised to announce Thursday, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. politico.com/news/2022/03/2…
- Andrew Yang remains the frontrunner in the crowded Democratic field for mayor, dominating a race he entered in January and with near-universal name recognition. politico.com/states/new-yor…
- Sources tell POLITICO New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is making moves toward a possible run for president. politico.com/states/new-yor…
