Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury," said Mayor Zohran Mamdani in July.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom called the federal withdrawal of funding a "political stunt to punish California,"
We will always protect our neighbors, and we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with immigrant families in LA and everywhere.
Every New Yorker must be able to observe their religion without fear of violence.
I have mixed views. But I think the way you’re describing him, you could’ve been talking about Donald Trump, honestly. Cozies up to dictators, says extreme things. C’mon.
I think the deal is likely to get done before we even have some of these discussions, if we ever get to the point of a public vote.
If the State’s position is that governments should simply bill one another for work they believe the other should have done, then we are certainly capable of having that conversation – and we can start by sending the State the bill for the…
This should not be a competition over who can send the other government the largest bill.
Sometimes what you believe in can change. I know there are some for whom they still believe in that. I’ve made very clear that I do not believe in defunding the police and that to me, delivering critical public safety also looks like…
I directed city departments to halt plans to rebuild the warehouse until the health and safety of the community are protected.
Too often, those requests have been met with delayed communication, limited transparency, and insufficient public engagement.
Residents, public agencies and elected officials have repeatedly sought timely information regarding the cleanup, remediation, environmental monitoring and recovery.
They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support.
I understand why residents are frustrated. They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support.
We recognize we have agency. We’re not bystanders of the world. We can shape the future.
House races are important, but the Senate is in play and it’s going to go through this state.
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We’re going to win because we know what it means to focus on what’s at stake, to lock arms as allies after a spirited primary, to pull together in common cause.
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