BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn it for centuries. https://t.co/cQz8oU5Wkh
🚨BREAKING: 🟦Keisha Lance Bottoms is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for governor in Georgia.
Lance Bottoms previously served as both mayor of Atlanta and as a special advisor to President Biden.
The general election to replace Brian Kemp will be among the most competitive races for governor this year.
Catherine Nolan was a trailblazer. During her 38 years in the Assembly, she was a fearless fighter for her Queens community and for all New Yorkers.
Her passing is a tremendous loss. My heart is with her husband Gerry and her son Nick during this difficult time. https://t.co/pWfgQ0JJ6z
Former Assembly Member Cathy Nolan has passed away, per Speaker Carl Heastie. In a statement, he called her "a dedicated public servant and a trailblazer." Nolan repped western Queens for nearly four decades in a seat now held by Claire Valdez
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
Inbox: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announces Alana Sivin as his counsel. She's well known in the criminal justice reform world and is coming most recently from the Vera Institute
If @nynurses and New York City’s private hospitals fail to reach a contract by Monday, thousands of patients could see their care disrupted.
Everyone needs to stay at the table and get a deal done.
Welcome to A New Era, Sherif Soliman!
Sherif Soliman has nearly 30 years of public service across 3 mayoral administrations, and he's delivered major wins — including reducing CUNY's structural deficit by 79% and securing $1.5 billion for Universal Pre-K. He called Staten Island home for 25 years, and now he's joining us as our Budget Director to deliver a budget that fulfills our affordability agenda
The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.
And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.
This is not about politics. It's about people.
Let’s break it down:
.@ZohranKMamdani in the Bronx with @1199SEIU to highlight healthcare cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” which will impact NY
“What we need… is a mayor who will step in when Donald Trump seeks to pull the rug out from underneath New Yorkers”
Join me LIVE with the American Public Health Association, Doctors for America, and the National Medical Association to highlight the lifesaving importance of vaccines. https://t.co/BcXezOvdji
Here’s the simple truth about President Trump’s budget proposal before Congress: It would rip health care away from millions and add trillions to the deficit to keep taxes low on the rich. We deserve better than this. https://t.co/Ac7FNRNNPV
Chief Justice John Roberts, in a rare statement, is pushing back against Trump’s calls to impeach judges who rule against him 👉 https://t.co/zs6rYkOo1a
In an email to HPD staff, @AdolfoCarrion says Ahmed Tigani will become NYC's new Acting Housing Commissioner starting on March 14
Tigani is currently the agency's First Deputy Commissioner
@NYCMayor named Carrion as Deputy Mayor for Housing/Economic Development/Workforce today
Kevin Banes was a true champion for others—a bridge-builder, an advocate, and a friend. His kindness, passion, and relentless dedication made this world better. His legacy of service and compassion will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Kevin. You will be deeply missed.
The Republican assault on health care has begun — but they are in for a fight from New York State.
Call your representatives in Washington and let them know how you feel about proposed cuts to health care and more:
202-224-3121