#  @_rebeccaclewis Rebecca C. Lewis
Rebecca C. Lewis posts on X about mamdani, zohran, new york, zohran mamdani the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"@ndhapple I wasn't confident about including Yonkers but I did it anyway. It's what I deserve"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1589366407921209344) 2022-11-06T21:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndhapple Well Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano just said we're in Yonkers and I feel like he's the authority on this"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1589371705017118720) 2022-11-06T21:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Happy birthday to me and my birthday buddies/fellow Virgos Keanu Reeves and @AndreaSCousins who talked to me about our shared birthday and being a Virgo when I profiled her last year https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2022/09/order-over-chaos-how-andrea-stewart-cousins-fixed-state-senate-democratic-conference/377589/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2022/09/order-over-chaos-how-andrea-stewart-cousins-fixed-state-senate-democratic-conference/377589/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1698050894787493922) 2023-09-02T19:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause (the congestion pricing) program" Gov. Kathy Hochul confirms"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1798383926215671942) 2024-06-05T15:58Z [----] followers, 1.8M engagements
"Cut her some slack trains don't exist upstate Kirsten Gillibrand is on @BrianLehrer pitching alternatives to congestion pricing's clean-air benefits suggests [--] years to build "hubs" outside the city where people could park their cars & take the train a concept more popularly known as "parking lots at train stations" Kirsten Gillibrand is on @BrianLehrer pitching alternatives to congestion pricing's clean-air benefits suggests [--] years to build "hubs" outside the city where people could park their cars & take the train a concept more popularly known as "parking lots at train stations""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1803096537876058282) 2024-06-18T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Applesa56921865 @petahappi @PageSix Please explain how reporting accurate information about a high profile individual publicly active in the political space and where he is legally registered to vote isn't "accurate and fair" without saying you think any non glowing coverage is mean. I'll wait"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1824433772118278611) 2024-08-16T13:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm holding out for a hero NEW: @DOEChancellor letter to @NYCMayor announcing retirement. Cc: @jamesfordtv https://t.co/frzAidjXXC NEW: @DOEChancellor letter to @NYCMayor announcing retirement. Cc: @jamesfordtv https://t.co/frzAidjXXC"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1838675295001317841) 2024-09-24T20:22Z [----] followers, 14K engagements
"NYC Council Speaker contender Julie Menin seen speaking with an official with the UFA/UFOA"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1854578183074402597) 2024-11-07T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's official the federal DOT has pulled approval for congestion pricing approved through a VPPP agreement under the Biden administration"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1892268288014495846) 2025-02-19T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""New York hasn't labored under a long for [---] years" Gov. Hochul says at press conference about the new Trump admin attempt to kill congestion pricing. In a social media post Trump called himself a king regarding this decision. "We do not back down -- not now not ever""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1892320971614216448) 2025-02-19T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I don't care if you love congestion pricing or hate it" Hochul says. "This is an attack on our sovereign identity our independence from Washington." Goes on to say New York was "in fight mode" immediately. Easily the strongest language Hochul has used to rebuke Trump this year"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1892321104745656568) 2025-02-19T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Hochul/Delgado breakup that we've all been waiting for finally happened after the LG said he wouldn't run on her ticket again https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/02/wanted-new-hochul-running-mate/403235/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/02/wanted-new-hochul-running-mate/403235/oref=csny-homepage-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1894159439071981851) 2025-02-24T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"State Sen. Zellnor Myrie a mayoral contender calls the arrest of NYC Comptroller and opponent Brad Lander "an incredibly dangerous escalation by the Trump administration." He says he's headed to Federal Plaza the site of the arrest soon"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1935043511516287084) 2025-06-17T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Full article (from me and linked below since the congresswoman didn't want to share) and quote from Hochul clearly state there is no planned tax hike even if that could change in the future https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/elise-stefanik-says-hochul-raising-commuter-tax-shes-wrong-now/408934/ Yet another Hochul tax hike https://t.co/9PJDy2Fhvb https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/elise-stefanik-says-hochul-raising-commuter-tax-shes-wrong-now/408934/ Yet another Hochul tax hike https://t.co/9PJDy2Fhvb"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1980428403309441393) 2025-10-21T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@embernic @Disney Wish this were me"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1980708369490211296) 2025-10-21T18:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inbox: Assembly Member Deborah Glick the first out gay member elected to the state Legislature announced she is retiring and will not seek reelection next year. She has been in office for over three decades"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981046849994658150) 2025-10-22T17:15Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements
""Trump considers Mandami (sic) a communist. He happens to be a socialist." - Andrew Cuomo surprisingly corrects the common GOP mischaracterization of Zohran Mamdani. Still didn't get his name right though"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981138100735922393) 2025-10-22T23:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mamdani said he would rank Sliwa second if the mayoral general was ranked choice (it's not). "Please don't be glazing me here Zohran" Sliwa responds to laughs from Mamdani. Debates are great"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981150393171398836) 2025-10-23T00:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In case anyone needs a reminder sexual harassment is a civil not a criminal offense. The "dropped" cases Cuomo constantly refers to were probes into allegedly criminal behavior as part of the overall harassment accusations"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981152402414989491) 2025-10-23T00:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Live Ivy reaction to the second NYC mayoral debate"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981162441603240013) 2025-10-23T00:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul responds to Andrew Cuomo's apparent agreement that Zohran's Mamdani would laugh if a 9/11-like attack happened again. "Time to get out of the gutter." Just last night Cuomo said that he and Hochul would have a good working relationship if he become mayor Time to get out of the gutter. Fear-mongering hate speech and Islamophobia are beneath New York and everything we stand for as a state. Time to get out of the gutter. Fear-mongering hate speech and Islamophobia are beneath New York and everything we stand for as a state"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981411868804882587) 2025-10-23T17:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Andrew Cuomo had a good debate night. Then he went on Sid Rosenberg's radio show and seemed to agree that Zohran Mamdani would cheer another 9/11 https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/cuomo-under-fire-after-apparent-islamophic-comment/409039/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/cuomo-under-fire-after-apparent-islamophic-comment/409039/oref=csny-homepage-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1981481624496730278) 2025-10-23T22:03Z [----] followers, 20K engagements
"From a Long Island source (my mom). The state GOP is working hard to tie Nassau Dems to Zohran Mamdani. Surprisingly the words "socialist" "communist" or "jihad" don't appear which are commonly seen in rightwing attacks of him"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1982871288189464656) 2025-10-27T18:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is this this October surprise that everyone's been talking about A de Blasio impersonator A spokeswoman for The Times of London: The Timeshas apologised to Bill de Blasio and removed the article immediately after discovering that our reporter had been misled by an individual falsely claiming to be the former New York mayor." A spokeswoman for The Times of London: The Timeshas apologised to Bill de Blasio and removed the article immediately after discovering that our reporter had been misled by an individual falsely claiming to be the former New York mayor.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1983330266220564764) 2025-10-29T00:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So City & State fans how have you been spending your day since the website is down and thus preventing you from the hours I know you spend consuming our reporting"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1983615072594547196) 2025-10-29T19:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Scholars will look back at the [----] NYC mayoral race and see "AI mpreg." I don't even care about the outcome anymore nothing will ever top this https://www.404media.co/ai-generated-mpreg-schoolhouse-rock-ad-attacking-mamdani-is-the-sad-poliaesthetic-of-our-time/ https://www.404media.co/ai-generated-mpreg-schoolhouse-rock-ad-attacking-mamdani-is-the-sad-poliaesthetic-of-our-time/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1984367756989644973) 2025-10-31T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul was out stumping for the housing-related Props 2-5 in NYC. No thoughts on Zohran Mamdani not backing them. "There's going to be [----] issues that come up and I think you ought to ask the candidates how they feel about them." Says she hasn't spoken to him about them"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985340191725293693) 2025-11-03T13:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mamdani voted in favor of moving town and county elections around the state to even years in [----] as a member of the Assembly but today voted against doing the same in NYC New: Fresh off of casting his ballot Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he voted in favor of the three housing-related ballot proposals and another to consolidate city maps. He did not support the last measure to move city elections to even-numbered years https://t.co/CGHdySBudg New: Fresh off of casting his ballot Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he voted in favor of the three housing-related ballot proposals and another to"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985708740671389996) 2025-11-04T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Taking bets on whether this means: A) He voted for Cuomo B) He wrote someone in Schumer on NYC mayoral race: I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City Schumer on NYC mayoral race: I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985823372073451883) 2025-11-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Curtis Sliwa arrives at his election night party beginning his remarks by praising rhe turnout in this race. Over [--] million cast ballots the first time in over half a century"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985896498387681502) 2025-11-05T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sliwa wishes Zohran Mamdani the best but has another message too for the "mayor elect" whose name he doesn't actually say. "If you try to implement socialism. We're not only organizing we are mobilizing and we will become the mayor elect's and his supporters worst enemies""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985897410133135424) 2025-11-05T02:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Throwback to five-and-a-half years ago when I covered then political newbie Zohran Mamdani's first campaign for Assembly as a DSA insurgent. "Meteoric" has been used to describe many politicians' rises but it really is true for Mamdani https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2020/06/a-fight-for-the-progressive-soul-of-western-queens/175934/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2020/06/a-fight-for-the-progressive-soul-of-western-queens/175934/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1985929494016745627) 2025-11-05T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh god Grok is trying to revive the Independence Party 😭 (As an aside this is a very real reason not to blindly trust AI chatbots because this is WILDLY incorrect)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986067914898989206) 2025-11-05T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"James has a farewell message for Andrew Cuomo who failed for a second time to achieve a political comeback as mayor last night: "God bless you. Have a great life." AG Letitia James is at the airport preparing to board a flight to Somos. She was greeted with applause https://t.co/Bev2UF3S3e AG Letitia James is at the airport preparing to board a flight to Somos. She was greeted with applause https://t.co/Bev2UF3S3e"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986119011231256990) 2025-11-05T17:10Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements
"Puerto Rican socialists: We want Zohran Mamdani Puerto Rican moms: We have Zohran Mamdani at home. Zohran Mamdani at home:"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986183943234986162) 2025-11-05T21:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has touched down in Puerto Rico and his first public stop will be a reception with with AG Letitia James and DC37. It will surely be incredibly packed"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986468659683074515) 2025-11-06T16:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will touch down in Puerto Rico in a couple hours and his first public stop will be a reception with with AG Letitia James and DC37. It will surely be incredibly packed"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986469616583844186) 2025-11-06T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul originally had an event scheduled for [--] pm but at the last minute moved that up to 5:20 in order to appear with Zohran Mamdani at El Caribe. He's scheduled to arrive at a reception co-hosted with AG Letitia James and DC37 at 6:15"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986547801044496434) 2025-11-06T21:34Z [----] followers, 94.5K engagements
"Things are happening both in Puerto Rico and back in NY. My latest updates on what's "popping off" (I'm a cool hip person I swear) and more on our Somos live https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/11/live-updates-somos-2025/409269/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/11/live-updates-somos-2025/409269/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986594910141555172) 2025-11-07T00:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul tells me the approval of the NESE pipeline did not involve President Trump despite reports of a deal around congestion pricing. "Obviously not no. The one he really wanted was turned down" Hochul said referring to the Constitution pipeline"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986902527330201780) 2025-11-07T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that New York will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November. Previously she allocated $106 million for food banks. For the entire month the cost to the state is roughly $650 million"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986907442408522072) 2025-11-07T21:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul announces state agencies can once again issue SNAP benefits following USDA guidance. A recent court decision ordered the Trump administration to end the SNAP freeze that started this month. (Deleted a previous tweet that inaccurately said the state was paying)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1986911191189401786) 2025-11-07T21:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""In New York City we have a new mayor who's lighting politics on fire and I'm going to work with him to make life more affordable in New York City" Gov. Hochul says of Zohran Mamdani at the Somos Labor Breakfast"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1987155668353114609) 2025-11-08T13:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2026 is going to be an eventful year for Gov. Kathy Hochul between midterm elections own reelection a new socialist NYC mayor an unpredictable president and federal cuts. I sat down with her recently to chat about how she plans to tackle it all https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/gov-kathy-hochul-gearing-reelection-ready-fight-hell/409557/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/gov-kathy-hochul-gearing-reelection-ready-fight-hell/409557/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1990448121122554018) 2025-11-17T15:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Breaking: Brad Lander does his own stunts Comptroller Lander was on the side of the Municipal Building today shooting a video a staffer describes as "office-related" (I.e. not about a potential congressional run or something like that). The commentary in below video shot by Rev. Frederick Crawford is quite something. https://t.co/5WZAXVDYUK Comptroller Lander was on the side of the Municipal Building today shooting a video a staffer describes as "office-related" (I.e. not about a potential congressional run or something like that). The commentary in below video shot by Rev. Frederick Crawford"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1991635522561757233) 2025-11-20T22:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A reporter at the White House asked whether NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani still believes President Trump is a fascist. Before Mamdani could really respond Trump cut in with a laugh. "It's ok you can say it. It's easier than explaining it I don't mind.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1991974446278832562) 2025-11-21T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump also says that he would be feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration. "Especially after the meeting. We agree on a lot more than I would have thought.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1991975182811152704) 2025-11-21T21:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1991993670158196961) 2025-11-21T22:14Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"Breaking: The Washington Post discovers New York City NIMBYs https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/21/mamdani-new-york-housing-affordability-trump/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/21/mamdani-new-york-housing-affordability-trump/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1991997157071835204) 2025-11-21T22:28Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"Stefanik responds: "Mamdani is Kathy Hochul's jihadist" The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor https://t.co/DumLdRbdzN The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1992006708638646644) 2025-11-21T23:06Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements
"Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making his grand political comeback. And then it went wrong ringing the apparent death knell of the Cuomo dynasty. My latest on the rise and fall of New York's once favorite son https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1992944732016898370) 2025-11-24T13:13Z [----] followers, 229.4K engagements
"@TimmyFacciola_ It would be bad for my mental health"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1992982883699732488) 2025-11-24T15:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And this week's cover to go along with my story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-top-story Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making his grand political comeback. And then it went wrong ringing the apparent death knell of the Cuomo dynasty. My latest on the rise and fall of New York's once favorite son https://t.co/NbX4sRONcp https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-top-story Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1992993100650750110) 2025-11-24T16:25Z [----] followers, 227K engagements
"Source tells me a poll is in the field testing former Rep. Scott Murphy as a potential NY-12 candidate. He briefly repped the Capital Region after winning a [----] special election and still owns property upstate but his current primary residence in NYC"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1996274182683054309) 2025-12-03T17:43Z [----] followers, 21.8K engagements
"Inbox: State Sen. Sam Sutton and Assembly Member Micah Lasher intro a bill to ban protests from happening too close to houses of worship. An influential rabbi called for such a proposal after a recent protest outside a synagogue against Israeli settlements caused blowback"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1996304933251883389) 2025-12-03T19:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I lost my phone this weekend and it turns out I never backed up my contacts. So if you text me starting today please also include your name since I am going to be scrounging together my contact list over the next week or so"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1997739244232863876) 2025-12-07T18:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Unsurprisingly Nassau County GOP Chair Joe Cairo is backing Bruce Blakeman for governor over Elise Stefanik. He calls Blakeman's entrance "tremendous news.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1998444438205419877) 2025-12-09T17:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul vetoed a bill that would have made it illegal for rental insurance companies to refuse coverage or charge more for pitbull owners"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1999614465096970701) 2025-12-12T22:56Z [----] followers, 697.5K engagements
"Gov. Hochul confirms her support for the Medical Aid in Dying Act this morning in a Times Union op-ed explaining how she came to the decision and her agreed upon changes including a 5-day waiting period and recording one's request for life-ending drugs https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/hochul-approves-aid-in-dying-21246206.php BREAKING: Sources tell me that Hochul has agreed to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act with some changes and will announce the deal tomorrow https://t.co/byFO0Er0nB https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/hochul-approves-aid-in-dying-21246206.php BREAKING:"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2001265066641899668) 2025-12-17T12:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Minor correction: Tisch clarifies that the money will fund increased police presence overnight although that will be flexible and doesn't necessarily mean two cops on every train. They could be stationed on platforms Gov. Hochul announces the state is committing another $77 million to keep two cops on every overnight subway train for the coming months https://t.co/7D1aUo8aGn Gov. Hochul announces the state is committing another $77 million to keep two cops on every overnight subway train for the coming months https://t.co/7D1aUo8aGn"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2001664547875401763) 2025-12-18T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced that she is dropping out of the race for governor. She had already secured the support of the state GOP and enough county leaders to get the nomination. But now the pathway is clear for Nassau CE Bruce Blakeman While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season I have made the decision to suspendmy campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family. I am trulyhumbledand grateful for the historic and While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season I"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2002123220716327220) 2025-12-19T21:05Z [----] followers, 39.1K engagements
"Nassau County Executive (and candidate for governor) Bruce Blakeman gives billionaire John Catsimatidis a special proclamation declaring it "John Catsimatidis Day" to commemorate his acting premiere in Marty Supreme at a special premiere screening. Gov. Hochul is also expected"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2003606806904603097) 2025-12-23T23:21Z [----] followers, 13K engagements
"Spotted at the special Catsimatidis screening of Marty Supreme: Nassau Exec and guv candidate Bruce Blakeman chatting with the TWU's John Samuelsen. Gov. Hochul just vetoed a bill to require at least two conductors on every subway train. Transit unions are not happy"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2003615033390170587) 2025-12-23T23:53Z [----] followers, 22.5K engagements
"Day three into NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term and the DOJ has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will face trial in Manhattan after Trump ordered early morning attacks on Caracas (without congressional approval) and captured Maduro and his wife Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy Cocaine Importation Conspiracy Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices and Conspiracy to Possess Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been indicted in the"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2007439159993028943) 2026-01-03T13:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I also want to thank Mayor Mamdani to whom I report directly and with whom I am developing a close and productive working relationship" says NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch referencing viral stories that the mayor "demoted" her by having her report to the first deputy mayor"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2008565661669433546) 2026-01-06T15:45Z [----] followers, 21.3K engagements
"Gov. Hochul announced that she will include a measure in her State of the State to create "safety zones" around houses of worship where protests cannot occur. Jewish leaders have called for such a measure amid protests outside synagogues related to West Bank land sales"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2008584426918474012) 2026-01-06T17:00Z [----] followers, 46.4K engagements
"@JewishWonk @GovKathyHochul That was one specific protest that served as a call to action. However I wasn't taking about just the one protest I referred to protests at synagogues (plural) which have often been related to land sale events and are part of the larger trend that this policy is a response to"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2008666954614374769) 2026-01-06T22:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In case you found yourself wondering where Gov. Hochul's former press secretary and shadow Avi Small landed after his resignation and subsequent vanishing act last year turns out he quietly joined some of his former colleagues at HELLER a several months ago"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2008876577728483448) 2026-01-07T12:21Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul is set to propose an expansion of universal pre-K statewide funding for Mayor Mamdani's 2-Care program and pilots of additional child care expansions in select parts of the state. The pair will be in BK this morning with more details https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-unveil-plan-universal-child-care/410536/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-unveil-plan-universal-child-care/410536/oref=csny-homepage-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2009234592881061921) 2026-01-08T12:03Z [----] followers, 17.1K engagements
"The state Senate is kicking off session as usual with a package of election bills. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins sponsors one bill to strengthen protections against voter suppression/deception. "This is one of the proudest traditions we have since taking the majority""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2010748543816925369) 2026-01-12T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is set to announce at least two new immigration policies in her State of the State: creating a way to sue ICE agents and designating schools and houses of worship sensitive locations. But she still hasn't backed the increasingly popular NY4All https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-still-not-board-new-york-all/410637/oref=csny-author-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-still-not-board-new-york-all/410637/oref=csny-author-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2011082286486405402) 2026-01-13T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Take a look at these guns. It's the last time you're going to see them" Hochul says as she unveils her proposal to ban deceptive generative AI depicting candidates [--] days of an election"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2011153158362517600) 2026-01-13T19:07Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements
""Protecting New Yorkers also means this: standing up to ICE agents who abuse their power" Hochul says to a standing ovation. Designating sensitive locations ICE can't enter got her another one. She has so far declined to support NY4All and protection expansion bills At the start of her [----] State of the State Gov. Hochul invokes the killing of Renee Goode by ICE and laments federal officers "tearing apart nursing immigrant others from their babies and calling it public safety." But her agenda is p light on immigrant protections https://t.co/byGWWm8D5y At the start of her [----] State of the"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2011154636208837054) 2026-01-13T19:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There was some confusion about Gov. Hochul's State of the State line about ensuring state resources aren't used to help civil ICE raids. The TLDR: she's not codifying an existing EO but goes a little further -- just nowhere near NY4All https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/rather-prohibit-local-cooperation-ice-hochul-targets-state-grants-curb-it/410681/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/rather-prohibit-local-cooperation-ice-hochul-targets-state-grants-curb-it/410681/oref=csny-homepage-river"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2011522069519843625) 2026-01-14T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ivy is seated for her first Albany trip of the year"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2013400118637052084) 2026-01-19T23:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul's executive budget includes a 4-year extension of mayoral control. Only mention was basically in passing during an hour-long technical briefing. Mayor Mamdani originally campaigned against mayoral control but has since changed his mind (h/t @TweetBenMax)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2013747482031714640) 2026-01-20T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Game changing discovery: they come in big (270 mg of caffeine vs 200)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2013980268177092783) 2026-01-21T14:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Frehsman Assembly Member Claire Valdez who is running for Congress with Mayor Mamdani's backing is attending a parole reform rally this morning in Albany. She won't be speaking but she got a special shout out for attending and supporting the parole bills"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014010089313624121) 2026-01-21T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is a truly insane twist as I don't think anyone (other than the minds behind the suit) thought this lawsuit had a snowball's chance #BREAKING: Justice Pearlman has ruled that New Yorks 11th Congressional District is unconstitutional under the New York constitution. He orders the NY Redistricting Commission to reconvene and draw a new congressional map by Feb. [--] [----]. https://t.co/cjaG3bFPAB #BREAKING: Justice Pearlman has ruled that New Yorks 11th Congressional District is unconstitutional under the New York constitution. He orders the NY Redistricting Commission to reconvene and draw a"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014097115387977776) 2026-01-21T22:05Z [----] followers, 114.4K engagements
"@TimmyFacciola_ Considering I limit myself to one normal Celsius a day but still consume other forms of caffeinated beverages at different points it simply streamlined the process"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014346674794103225) 2026-01-22T14:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I spoke with Rana Abdelhamid who is running against the pick of Democrats the WFP DSA and Mayor Mamdani himself to replace the mayor in the Assembly. She had some thoughts about how she got here and laid out her plan to beat the odds with a victory https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2026/01/everyones-against-rana-abdelhamid-shes-running-anyway/410865/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2026/01/everyones-against-rana-abdelhamid-shes-running-anyway/410865/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014438145408831534) 2026-01-22T20:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul warning New Yorkers about the impending winter storm"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014440717792206948) 2026-01-22T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul said she spoke with NYC Mayor Mamdani this morning about the major winter storm coming. "He's ready to go" she said. Mamdani's handling of this weather emergency will be his first big test and Hochul made it clear the state is ready to step in to help if needed"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2014711242456260836) 2026-01-23T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New from me: I am told the public Velzquez/Mamdani split isn't simply because he endorsed against her preferred candidate. Per CUFFH' Rob Solano she wanted to discuss her seat and find common ground on a candidate before endorsements. He said no. Only in First Read"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2012159549210325355) 2026-01-16T13:46Z [----] followers, 96.6K engagements
"The nonpartisan group Nassau Residents for Good Government has sent an open letter to the Republican-controlled county legislature calling on it to hold hearings around the county's 287(g) agreement with ICE as well as Bruce Blakeman's armed citizen deputy program"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2016189714529661397) 2026-01-27T16:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inbox: The commission overseeing the Gateway Program says that construction on the crucial Hudson River tunnel will pause if the feds don't restore funding"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2016193401847242857) 2026-01-27T16:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I don't understand why the governor would even make the offer to Bailey and Richards. Bailey is widely considered next in line to lead the Senate if ASC retires and Richards' sights are on NYC. Becoming LG wouldn't help them and Hochul ostensibly wants to avoid ambition anyway New: Sources tell me @jamaaltbailey also declined @KathyHochuls job offer New: Sources tell me @jamaaltbailey also declined @KathyHochuls job offer"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2016496606741242066) 2026-01-28T13:00Z [----] followers, 17.4K engagements
"Gov. Hochul receives a warm welcome from HTC members at her first campaign rally of the year. "This is the very first union that threw their support behind me when I was running for governor four years ago""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2016581547327942808) 2026-01-28T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""All of us have a core belief that public safety must be pursued lawfully transparently and with humanity" Hochul says. "And yet these very principles have been abandoned by our federal government and our immigration officers." Calls the ICE killings in Minneapolis "callous""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2017255016008913257) 2026-01-30T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""What has become so apparent that this is not just about immigration policy" Hochul says. "This is about blatant dangerous abuse of power. About a rogue federal agency that's been unleashed on the American streets for the sole purpose of creating chaos carnage and fear""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2017255702251626625) 2026-01-30T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Bernie Sanders and all other Democratic candidates who have dropped out of the presidential race are now officially off the ballot in New York leaving just Joe Biden. The Democratic presidential primary on June [--] is canceled"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1254804835481923584) 2020-04-27T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"He told me a young female reporter pressing him that I could leave the press conference and say he harassed me but that doesn't make it true then said the below quote to me. Yikes .@NYGovCuomo says harassment is not making someone feel uncomfortable. Oh wow. Cant wait to see the cleanup on this one. .@NYGovCuomo says harassment is not making someone feel uncomfortable. Oh wow. Cant wait to see the cleanup on this one"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1392886468385837063) 2021-05-13T16:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cuomo pretending to be a hypothetical New Yorker who is too scared to even go out to a restaurant. "I'm afraid I'm going to be assaulted by a mentally ill homeless person." Again the mentally ill are victims of violent crime at much higher rates than they are the perpetrator"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1415336786969124868) 2021-07-14T15:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"After a chaotic hours long hearing and an equally chaotic vote the Nassau County Legislature has approved a (first in the nation) bill to make police officers a protected class and allow them to sue protesters for discrimination. Background: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169 https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1422354312483774472) 2021-08-03T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It now goes to County Executive Laura Curran for her signature although she has not yet indicated her position on the bill. If it becomes law civil rights groups are expected to challenge the law in court immediately"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1422355220093341705) 2021-08-03T00:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: AG Letitia James says her office has found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sexually harassed current and past employees breaking state and federal laws"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1422575711966187520) 2021-08-03T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: President Joe Biden calls on Gov. Cuomo to resign in the wake of the AG report that concluded the governor sexually harassed multiple women"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1422660492003250184) 2021-08-03T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul just used the term "deadnamed" -- which refers to calling a trans person by their birth name rather than their chosen name -- which is not a term that I believe I have heard a NY governor or other statewide electeds use before. Notable shift imo"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1460638498948534288) 2021-11-16T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Candidate for governor Rep. Tom Suozzi called the new Florida law most fellow Democrats have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law "reasonable" and "common sense" in a radio interview yesterday https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/04/suozzi-calls-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-reasonable/365750/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/04/suozzi-calls-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-reasonable/365750/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1515059254855712782) 2022-04-15T20:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Suozzi repsonds to my story about comments he made on the radio yesterday. This is not what he said then and not what he said when I gave him the opportunity to explain his comments. At no point did denounce the law in any way I would like to clarify a comment I made on the radio yesterday. I 100% do not support @RonDeSantisFL or his Dont Say Gay bill. (1/4) I would like to clarify a comment I made on the radio yesterday. I 100% do not support @RonDeSantisFL or his Dont Say Gay bill. (1/4)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1515123633441722372) 2022-04-16T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"After reporting last week on Tom Suozzi's comments about the Florida "Don't Say Gay" law where he called it "reasonable" on the radio I was refused a question during a virtual press conference with his team ignoring and removing my raised hand multiple times"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1516429579447156748) 2022-04-19T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: The Clean Slate Act has officially passed in the state Senate. The vote was 38-25"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1532120885041184775) 2022-06-01T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I've been told that Heastie's team is open to the Build Public Renewables Act but that the speaker is asking for assurance that it has enough support. Votes getting whipped now belief is there are enough for passage with cushion"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1532554104257617945) 2022-06-03T02:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hochul says that opponent Jumaane Williams will be a partner. Will Tom Suozzi be a partner "He won't be in office" Hochul says bluntly"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1541976251153502209) 2022-06-29T02:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Rep. Lee Zeldin has pitched himself as the "election integrity" candidate. Then came allegations of [-----] photocopied petition signatures. His campaign said it was not aware of any photocopies nor did it make any https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/07/allegedly-fraudulent-petitions-cost-lee-zeldin-third-ballot-line-november/374499/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/07/allegedly-fraudulent-petitions-cost-lee-zeldin-third-ballot-line-november/374499/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1547939041722519556) 2022-07-15T13:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A very long line for the Hochul/Biden rally at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1589347502524096512) 2022-11-06T20:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Lee Zeldin is my colleague in Congress" Rep. Jamaal Bowman says. "He is a man of no reason he is a man of no integrity he is a man of no talent. The man has never had an original idea in his life." Really bringing the 🔥🔥"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1589389058383712256) 2022-11-06T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Should the state Dems get rid of Jay Jacobs "Yesterday" Jessica Ramos says. "Fire him""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1590824705157644288) 2022-11-10T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One NYC elected tells me Tish James "absolutely" would have been a better top of the ticket candidate than Hochul. Also says they're disappointed to not see Dem leaders "reckoning" with the election night outcomes at Somos since change is needed"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1591449427465863173) 2022-11-12T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Many state senators are opposing Hochul's pick for chief judge of the the Court of Appeals Hector LaSalle. Here's a thread of statements from those who have said they'll vote no 1/X"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1606076654509498369) 2022-12-22T23:58Z [----] followers, 71.3K engagements
""(Hochul) promised us a seat at the table" says James Mahoney of the Ironworkers District Council. "She put us on the menu" Called LaSalle's nomination "unprofessional and backstabbing" passionately adding "We got her elected" of organized labor"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1612485142198484993) 2023-01-09T16:23Z [----] followers, 33.3K engagements
"BREAKING: The state Senate Judiciary Committee has rejected Justice Hector LaSalle by a margin of 10-9 with Jamaal Bailey voting to advance without recommendation"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1615799240826961920) 2023-01-18T19:52Z [----] followers, 683K engagements
""It is our assessment that the Senate has fulfilled its responsibilities pursuant to the state Constitution" Hoylman-Sigal says confirming that LaSalle will not get a floor vote"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1615801656402219009) 2023-01-18T20:01Z [----] followers, 36.6K engagements
""To have a constitutional crisis seems not to be in anyone's interest" Hoylman says on the prospect of the governor suing over LaSalle"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1615803694422843392) 2023-01-18T20:09Z [----] followers, 31.5K engagements
"Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins speaks to reporters after the rejection of LaSalle in committee. Confirms that his nomination is dead and wants to work to find the right chief judge for the state"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1615818112321953812) 2023-01-18T21:07Z [----] followers, 82.6K engagements
"The LaSalle nomination is rejected by a large margin 39-20. With live LaSalle reaction"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1625951884421828626) 2023-02-15T20:15Z [----] followers, 781.6K engagements
"Assembly Member Latrice Walker who has been on hunger strike for three weeks against changes to bail reform spoke out against the rollbacks on the floor. "We will be left with more unchecked judicial bias that kept Kalief Browder locked up for three years without a conviction""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1653496523416653826) 2023-05-02T20:27Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements
"Much of the international community considers the Israeli occupation of the West Bank illegal. A new bill from socialist AM Zohran Mamdani seeks to stop NY charities from funding settler organizations a first-of-its-kind bill in the U.S. https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/05/socialist-legislators-back-bill-block-new-york-charities-funding-israeli-settlements/386485/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/05/socialist-legislators-back-bill-block-new-york-charities-funding-israeli-settlements/386485/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1658913933925785603) 2023-05-17T19:14Z [----] followers, 20.1K engagements
"I'd like to thank my employers at City & State for letting me write this"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1677324601020252163) 2023-07-07T14:32Z [----] followers, 130.7K engagements
"In honor of the New York State Fair starting I'd like to once again share my favorite photo of Hochul taken several years ago while she was still LG"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1694353335694897558) 2023-08-23T14:18Z [----] followers, 22K engagements
"Inbox: State Sen. James Skoufis says he won't support the new IRC congressional map. "These maps are a disgrace and ought to be rejected by the Legislature.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1758204589243879560) 2024-02-15T19:00Z [----] followers, 147.6K engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul announces that she is deploying [---] National Guard members into the NYC subways to conduct bag checks in addition to another [---] law enforcement members. She is also proposing a bill to ban people convicted of a violent crime on the subway from public transit"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1765397705449230698) 2024-03-06T15:23Z [----] followers, 4.6M engagements
"NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in no uncertain terms says that pausing congestion pricing has screwed over the MTA"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1805654236174139817) 2024-06-25T17:28Z [----] followers, 66K engagements
"Interesting quote from Jay since Queens just voted to send a new socialist to Albany and moderate challenges to progressive/socialist incumbents fell short (so too did other DSA and progressive insurgents in many cases to be fair) "Democratic voters made clear that Democratic voters are staking a moderate position" NY Dem chair Jay Jacobs says on @NY1 speaking of Latimer's win over Bowman. "Democratic voters made clear that Democratic voters are staking a moderate position" NY Dem chair Jay Jacobs says on @NY1 speaking of Latimer's win over Bowman"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1805794032242561526) 2024-06-26T02:43Z [----] followers, 13.6K engagements
"The FBI raiding the homes of some of your top aides is not very demure not very mindful"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1831751187064090781) 2024-09-05T17:48Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements
"Some bad new polling for Eric Adams from Marist. 69% of NYC residents say he should resign 63% say Hochul should remove him if he doesn't 81% say he shouldn't run for reelection"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1842065509782548787) 2024-10-04T04:53Z [----] followers, 55K engagements
""In line" smh Polls are closed in New York State. If you were in line to vote by 9:00pm stay in line You still have the right to cast your ballot. No matter who you voted for & whether you voted early by mail or on Election Day you made your voice heard. Thats democracy in action. Polls are closed in New York State. If you were in line to vote by 9:00pm stay in line You still have the right to cast your ballot. No matter who you voted for & whether you voted early by mail or on Election Day you made your voice heard. Thats democracy in action"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1853981789192081549) 2024-11-06T02:04Z [----] followers, 36K engagements
"I asked Hochul about any imperical data on National Guard assisting cops with arrests or identitying weapons. She said National Guard is literally not allowed to touch people and said explicitly said their purpose is psychological. Unclear how that helps with shoving incidents .@GovKathyHochul asked how she can prevent someone randomly shoving someone onto the subway tracks Thats where surveillance comes in. Thats where more police and national guard comes in. https://t.co/u5CkfeH1hc .@GovKathyHochul asked how she can prevent someone randomly shoving someone onto the subway tracks Thats where"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1875232339422507479) 2025-01-03T17:26Z [----] followers, 27.3K engagements
"Truly curious to know how the guv's social media team decides on which memes they'll have her participate in and to what extent she herself is aware of them Gearing up for the latest round of budget negotiations https://t.co/txpoyfgWdF Gearing up for the latest round of budget negotiations https://t.co/txpoyfgWdF"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1904629264269394035) 2025-03-25T20:19Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements
"Mamdani fundraised for Speaker Adams literally telling his supporters to give her money. She saw a sharp spike in contributions in the immediate aftermath of that which helped her qualify for matching funds. Seems at least as if not more helpful than an endorsement .@TheRevAl notes how even though @AOC endorsed @ZohranKMamdani as her #1 and @AdrienneEAdams as #2 Zohran endorsed @bradlander (a white man) as his #2 instead of Adrienne Somehow that politics aint progressive to me https://t.co/28sS8niYop .@TheRevAl notes how even though @AOC endorsed @ZohranKMamdani as her #1 and @AdrienneEAdams"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1933945189048950943) 2025-06-14T17:50Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements
"Additionally Azzopardi said Levin did not meet with Cuomo and his team "to talk about marketing strategy" but that he attended a fundraiser held last night that was decidedly not a strategy meeting (even if Levin struck up conversations)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1957869508850266522) 2025-08-19T18:17Z [----] followers, 15.5K engagements
"The band's getting back together I've known Jeff since we were both Fordham Rams working at WFUV and he's the reason I'm at City & State. I'm so thrilled to welcome him back and super excited about this next chapter Some professional news: Im coming back to @CityAndStateNY as editor-in-chief. I was a fan of C&S when I was a college student emailing to ask for an internship and Im still a fan today. Excited to take the helm heading into such a crucial and interesting time in NY politics. https://t.co/BkqwkjKfK0 Some professional news: Im coming back to @CityAndStateNY as editor-in-chief. I was"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1993334634307109339) 2025-11-25T15:03Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul proposing outlawing 287(g) agreements which are formal agreements between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. This is a significant shift for the governor who has largely shied away from supporting restricting local sovereignty here"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2017257156819468482) 2026-01-30T15:22Z [----] followers, 27.1K engagements
"The Investigative Post reports that Antonio Delgado has tapped India Walton as his LG running mate. Walton very nearly became the socialist mayor of Buffalo after beating then-Mayor Byron Brown in the Democratic primary (tho not the general) https://www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/03/delgado-taps-india-walton-as-running-mate-on-governors-race/ https://www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/03/delgado-taps-india-walton-as-running-mate-on-governors-race/"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2018813369596489942) 2026-02-03T22:26Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements
"Antonio Delgado officially announced India Walton as his running mate. He takes direct aim at proud Buffalonian and "New York's first mom governor" Kathy Hochul with the messaging "a mom from Buffalo" for Walton"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2019019840611033234) 2026-02-04T12:06Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements
"New Democratic LG candidate Adrienne Adams takes the stage at NAN. "This I didn't see coming. This is the only thing that could have pulled me out of my four-week semi retirement back into politics." Adds she was "shocked" and "humbled" to get the call from Gov. Hochul"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2020155952968691892) 2026-02-07T15:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seen outside my bodega. I overhead another woman as she took a picture also: "Thanks Mamdani""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2020208059692257543) 2026-02-07T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SCOOP: The NY WFP has endorsed a placeholder candidate for governor rather than back incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul or her opponent Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2020256977914564811) 2026-02-07T22:02Z [----] followers, 133.8K engagements
"Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a different upstate sheriff who declined after the offer"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2020987185332392220) 2026-02-09T22:24Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements
"Blakeman left the stage without taking any questions about his LG pick and the fact that his first choice turned him down Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a different upstate sheriff who declined after the offer https://t.co/pbuS2PiqRP Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2020990085156553005) 2026-02-09T22:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is in BK to discuss amending environmental reviews laws to speed up building. She's joined by Mayor Mamdani as well as BK Boro Prez Antonio Reynoso whom the mayor did not invite to his own BK event yesterday. Reynoso is running against Mamdani's pick for Congress"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2021246250431988137) 2026-02-10T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul says she has "a little bit of a sense of humor" and that she wasn't serious last year when she said she was open to renaming Penn Station after President Trump if he provided funding for its redevelopment. Trump is asking for the renaming to unfreeze Gateway funding"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/2021254416528003557) 2026-02-10T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The New York GOP has officially designated Nassau Exec Bruce Blakeman as its candidate for governor and Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood for LG. Libertarian Larry Sharpe has said he plans to run against Blakeman in the Republican primary but he must petition onto the ballot"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021612900633235810) 2026-02-11T15:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In the past Gov. Hochul has called raising most taxes even on the wealthy a hard "no." She softened the stance today. "I have a lot of calculations to do" Hochul says. "There's a lot of popular phrases out there. But I am open to trying to help people who are struggling""
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1982829716458610735) 2025-10-27T15:20Z [----] followers, 347.3K engagements
"I was just thinking about this yesterday and the fact it seems like people have been worse than usual at cleaning up after their dogs since the snow and the cold snap. I've never felt so seen by a government official fr FOR THE LOVE OF GOD https://t.co/aZtLaubPR8 FOR THE LOVE OF GOD https://t.co/aZtLaubPR8"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022006088846192986) 2026-02-12T17:53Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"Gov. Hochul and her running mate Adrienne Adams are up bright and early this Caucus Weekend Saturday for the Clergy Breakfast"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022661231983898732) 2026-02-14T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul has finally taken the stage at what is likely her last major rally before Election Day on Tuesday. President Joe Biden is speaking after her ("I'm just the warm up act for the president" she jokes)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1589397098918993921) 2022-11-06T23:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It's so cute that the city has a whole coordinated budget deal handshake announcement with plenty of pre-warning for reporters. Couldn't be Albany we're built different"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1674539137381138433) 2023-06-29T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul releases a statement on her meeting with Biden's chief of staff today. She called the discussion "frank and productive" and says the feds will provide personnel data and resources to help identify migrants eligible to apply for work authorization but have not yet"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1697068422016663961) 2023-08-31T02:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hemp-derived THC is legal under federal law. But quietly approved regulations in New York have greatly curtailed the hemp cannabinoid industry even as the adult-use market flounders limiting what legally licensed hemp businesses can sell"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1699132206927499414) 2023-09-05T18:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New horrifying fear unlocked: Took a drink from my water bottle and thought it smelled like roach so stopped. Went to clean it later to find a (still alive) roach wedged in the circled space 🤢🤮 Please keep me in your thoughts tonight as I attempt to recover 🙏🏻"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1699928134118748477) 2023-09-07T23:30Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"@yuhline Earthy but gross Kinda ripe I simply recognize it after having an issue with them in my kitchen but I didn't have confirmation that I was correct in what I thought I was smelling until today. Means I was right to clean and set new bait anytime I started to smell it tho"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1699946023588708384) 2023-09-08T00:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@whitney_hu @SandyforCouncil I will for sure be washing my water bottles more often"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1699962054340202640) 2023-09-08T01:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""We know the Empire State acts when Washington DC refuses to act" Assembly Member Latrice Walker says about a package of voting rights bills getting signed today but resonates with the frustrations the state and city has with the feds over the migrant crisis"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1704513762676310170) 2023-09-20T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""We had a very productive meeting that is true" Hochul says of her meeting with Prsident Biden yesterday reiterated her call to approve TPS to Venezuelan migrants"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1704519476287283471) 2023-09-20T15:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the re-designation of certain Venezuelan migrants for TPS"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1704935086288765258) 2023-09-21T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In non-flooding news former Cuomo aides Rich Azzopardi and Melissa DeRosa have been dismissed as co-defendants in the sexual harassment case brought by Trooper [--] against Cuomo. Both say that Trooper [--] "weaponized" the court/AG report and DeRosa teases the release of her memoir"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1707863733060411453) 2023-09-29T21:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul announces that over [---] employers have signed up to work with the state to connect asylum seekers with jobs once they receive work permits which translates to [-----] jobs. Says 50% are in NYC. Venezuelan migrants can begin applying for TPS tomorrow"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1708849987004866799) 2023-10-02T14:22Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi has been all over the place the past few months -- and the police often haven't been far behind. @Annie_McDonough @petersterne and I report on his interactions with pols and public servants"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1709320926649569457) 2023-10-03T21:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New York City has sanctuary laws the limit cooperation with federal immigration officials. But there are still legal avenues for local law enforcement to work with ICE and Mayor Adams hinted that his administration will utilize those avenues. New from me"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1710407999079026703) 2023-10-06T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ZohranKMamdani Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Unfortunately missed the Brooklyn/NYC tour dates in the summer so had to go a state over"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1710480516305043951) 2023-10-07T02:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A train wait times. Greatest city in the world baby"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1712126865295520017) 2023-10-11T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""I call on law-abiding Palestinians to reject Hamas" is Hochul's message to Palestinian New Yorkers who fear for their loved one in Gaza as Israel promises a complete siege that is already worsening the humanitarian crisis there. "Israel has the right to defend itself" she adds"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1712488744740061434) 2023-10-12T15:21Z [----] followers, 178.6K engagements
"Gov. Hochul has offered significant support for Jewish New Yorkers following Hamas' horrific attacks on Israeli civilians. But when I asked her for her message to Palestinian New Yorkers afraid for loved ones in Gaza she had no support to give (link)"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1712563507110224065) 2023-10-12T20:18Z [----] followers, 20.4K engagements
"Several hours after her initial comments the governor condemned anti-Palestinian hate. "I have zero tolerance for hate directed towards Palestinian New Yorkers a community that is also cherished and respected in our state" she said at a security briefing this evening"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1712607965545374204) 2023-10-12T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@MicahKellner I hold out no hope tbh"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1713362948440162528) 2023-10-15T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ridestheq46 The legislation is to supplement the support offered by the federal government to get American nationals out of a warzone who were visiting not to relocate people who had moved. Federal efforts don't cover costs this would create a fund to reimburse travel expenses"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1716556623269777543) 2023-10-23T20:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kagan said that has not spoken to BK Dem Chair Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn and that she did not know that he would use her email blast criticizing Brannan in his campaign materials. She put out a statement earlier tonight condemning "fake GOP campaign literature""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1722069778498539758) 2023-11-08T01:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is holding an invite-only reception at the PR governor's mansion. Here are name tags of people who were invited"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1723075500933775448) 2023-11-10T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand at Somos says she's also representing Sen. Chuck Schumer how's not in Puerto Rico. She says he's "working overtime" to pass a budget. "He's working very hard so he sends his love to all of you""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1723131145489989918) 2023-11-11T00:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AJeffNY There was also the Hermes purchases"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1725199738591473741) 2023-11-16T17:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Gov. Hochul announces $3 million to expand social media "threat assessment management" teams to all college campuses. She says they "track and stop violent acts of hate" before they happen. "They're not here to penalize anyone for their political views""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1726983572173803644) 2023-11-21T15:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul mentions the recent trending discussions of Osama bin Laden on TikTok and says it's troubling to see "thousands" praising him. According to reporting bin Laden didn't actually go viral on TikTok until after reporter Yashar Ali shared a video claiming it was viral"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1726984238648758496) 2023-11-21T15:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hochul also announced that the director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to develop a social media literacy toolkit for kids K-12 in NY public schools"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1726984926644621344) 2023-11-21T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Hanukkah the robots have puns"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1727388539627970566) 2023-11-22T18:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you're not voting for "Producer of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark: [--] Spider [--] Dark The Movie'" in our new poll on what comes next for George Santos then you're just wrong"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1730333470172250423) 2023-11-30T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Voting underway in the George Santos expulsions resolution"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1730616697764098203) 2023-12-01T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Friday George Santos made ethics allegations against Rep. Mike Lawler regarding a consulting firm he owns a stake in. He seemed to be directly referencing my reporting from last year on this exact issue but didn't share or even allude to it"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1731723557971902817) 2023-12-04T17:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tom Suozzi rolls out bipartisan endorsements from local Long Island mayors in a show of cross-aisle appeal ahead of the expected decision to run him in the special election for NY-3. Democrats face an uphill battle on Long Island which has gone very Republican for three years"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1731728308419674438) 2023-12-04T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congrats @TweetBenMax New York Law School is lucky to have you"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1732122594462060804) 2023-12-05T19:39Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Reps. Ritchie Torres and Joe Morelle did not listen to this call from their Jewish colleagues. They were the only two Democrats from New York to vote in favor of a resolution that said all anti-Zionism is antisemitic effectively calling any anti-Zionist Jew an antisemite"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1732206217546678304) 2023-12-06T01:11Z [----] followers, 23.1K engagements
"It's official: Tom Suozzi is the Democratic nominee for the NY-3 special election in February"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1732878939603759301) 2023-12-07T21:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul vetoes legislation that would require ethics disclosures from those lobbying on nominations subject to Senate approval"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1733510744275071157) 2023-12-09T15:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Eagle-eyed Twitter user points out that the flags are in the wrong order according to US flag code. American flag should be the the speaker's right"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1733535022030700958) 2023-12-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@whitney_hu They're making a live action I can't wait to see his casual fit if they don't do it justice I'm out"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1735334122158002251) 2023-12-14T16:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""I have to give credit" to Hochul for having the "audacity and courage" to sign the reparations bill Rev. Al Sharpton says adding that others around her advised against weighing in on such a controversial topic"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1737134283465146538) 2023-12-19T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill sponsor state Sen. James Sanders Jr. dedicates the signing to Seneca Village the Black community destroyed to build Central Park which is just steps away"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1737139323575717954) 2023-12-19T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""I don't agree with it" Gov. Hochul says of the assessment by progressives and some human rights organizations that Israel is an apartheid state. She spoke earlier today about her work as a student activist against apartheid South Africa"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1737148580232610134) 2023-12-19T16:31Z [----] followers, 103K engagements
"Inbox: Hochul signs legislation closing the so-called "Frankenstein loophole" for rent stabilized apartments"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1738333459377017003) 2023-12-22T22:59Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements
"The only downside to not having cable is the inability to watch The Twilight Zone New Year's marathon"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1741510437781307415) 2023-12-31T17:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Some weirdo next to me on the train tried to sneak a picture of me but I could see his screen. When I told him to delete it he scurried off the stalled train after trying to play dumb without deleting it 🙃"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743113177859015163) 2024-01-05T03:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul starts her State of the State address with a focus on public safety and mental health the two issues leading her agenda book before shifting into affordability issues"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744790871030010118) 2024-01-09T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""The chaos must end" Hochul says to some applause as she launches into her retail theft proposal which includes created a joint federal state and local task force to operation to tackled "organized" retail theft"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744795095939850696) 2024-01-09T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On the hate crime front Hochul speaks about making more crimes hate crime eligible mentioning specifically synagogues and mosques. Amid the war in Israel and Palestine hate crimes have risen among Jews and Muslims"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744795582923723163) 2024-01-09T18:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""This is the defining challenge of our time" Hochul says of addressing mental health issues. It's another major part of her State of the State agenda alongside public safety"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744796038609678645) 2024-01-09T18:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Let them build" Hochul says of NYC wanting to build [------] more units in the next decade. Her plan includes a new 421-a-like tax incentive converting commercial buildings to housing and lifting the FAR cap"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744801298694721811) 2024-01-09T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Welcome to New York" plays after Hochul finishes her State of the Speech which also included a quote from Taylor Swift"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1744804976226881670) 2024-01-09T19:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"100 days since Oct. [--] Gov. Hochul says "I'm sick and tired of the way this has been covered. as if they're not human beings who deserve our love and compassion and daily focus." She's talking about the Israeli hostages not the [-----] dead Palestinians who got no mention"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1745820656334205231) 2024-01-12T14:50Z [----] followers, 14.5K engagements
"Hochul was speaking at the [---] Days in Captivity Demonstration in NYC focused on the hostages still held by Hamas. The closest she came to mentioning the devastation in Gaza was saying "Yes we mourn the loss of any innocent loss but.""
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1745822732627919087) 2024-01-12T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Advocates and lawmakers are rallying in the Capitol to pass Daniel's Law legislation named for Daniel Prude who died at the hands of police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Also calling for Treatment Not Jails Act"
[X Link](https://x.com/_rebeccaclewis/status/1747653774540259482) 2024-01-17T16:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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"@ndhapple I wasn't confident about including Yonkers but I did it anyway. It's what I deserve"
X Link 2022-11-06T21:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndhapple Well Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano just said we're in Yonkers and I feel like he's the authority on this"
X Link 2022-11-06T21:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Happy birthday to me and my birthday buddies/fellow Virgos Keanu Reeves and @AndreaSCousins who talked to me about our shared birthday and being a Virgo when I profiled her last year https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2022/09/order-over-chaos-how-andrea-stewart-cousins-fixed-state-senate-democratic-conference/377589/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2022/09/order-over-chaos-how-andrea-stewart-cousins-fixed-state-senate-democratic-conference/377589/"
X Link 2023-09-02T19:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause (the congestion pricing) program" Gov. Kathy Hochul confirms"
X Link 2024-06-05T15:58Z [----] followers, 1.8M engagements
"Cut her some slack trains don't exist upstate Kirsten Gillibrand is on @BrianLehrer pitching alternatives to congestion pricing's clean-air benefits suggests [--] years to build "hubs" outside the city where people could park their cars & take the train a concept more popularly known as "parking lots at train stations" Kirsten Gillibrand is on @BrianLehrer pitching alternatives to congestion pricing's clean-air benefits suggests [--] years to build "hubs" outside the city where people could park their cars & take the train a concept more popularly known as "parking lots at train stations""
X Link 2024-06-18T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Applesa56921865 @petahappi @PageSix Please explain how reporting accurate information about a high profile individual publicly active in the political space and where he is legally registered to vote isn't "accurate and fair" without saying you think any non glowing coverage is mean. I'll wait"
X Link 2024-08-16T13:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm holding out for a hero NEW: @DOEChancellor letter to @NYCMayor announcing retirement. Cc: @jamesfordtv https://t.co/frzAidjXXC NEW: @DOEChancellor letter to @NYCMayor announcing retirement. Cc: @jamesfordtv https://t.co/frzAidjXXC"
X Link 2024-09-24T20:22Z [----] followers, 14K engagements
"NYC Council Speaker contender Julie Menin seen speaking with an official with the UFA/UFOA"
X Link 2024-11-07T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's official the federal DOT has pulled approval for congestion pricing approved through a VPPP agreement under the Biden administration"
X Link 2025-02-19T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""New York hasn't labored under a long for [---] years" Gov. Hochul says at press conference about the new Trump admin attempt to kill congestion pricing. In a social media post Trump called himself a king regarding this decision. "We do not back down -- not now not ever""
X Link 2025-02-19T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I don't care if you love congestion pricing or hate it" Hochul says. "This is an attack on our sovereign identity our independence from Washington." Goes on to say New York was "in fight mode" immediately. Easily the strongest language Hochul has used to rebuke Trump this year"
X Link 2025-02-19T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Hochul/Delgado breakup that we've all been waiting for finally happened after the LG said he wouldn't run on her ticket again https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/02/wanted-new-hochul-running-mate/403235/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/02/wanted-new-hochul-running-mate/403235/oref=csny-homepage-river"
X Link 2025-02-24T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"State Sen. Zellnor Myrie a mayoral contender calls the arrest of NYC Comptroller and opponent Brad Lander "an incredibly dangerous escalation by the Trump administration." He says he's headed to Federal Plaza the site of the arrest soon"
X Link 2025-06-17T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Full article (from me and linked below since the congresswoman didn't want to share) and quote from Hochul clearly state there is no planned tax hike even if that could change in the future https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/elise-stefanik-says-hochul-raising-commuter-tax-shes-wrong-now/408934/ Yet another Hochul tax hike https://t.co/9PJDy2Fhvb https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/elise-stefanik-says-hochul-raising-commuter-tax-shes-wrong-now/408934/ Yet another Hochul tax hike https://t.co/9PJDy2Fhvb"
X Link 2025-10-21T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@embernic @Disney Wish this were me"
X Link 2025-10-21T18:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inbox: Assembly Member Deborah Glick the first out gay member elected to the state Legislature announced she is retiring and will not seek reelection next year. She has been in office for over three decades"
X Link 2025-10-22T17:15Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements
""Trump considers Mandami (sic) a communist. He happens to be a socialist." - Andrew Cuomo surprisingly corrects the common GOP mischaracterization of Zohran Mamdani. Still didn't get his name right though"
X Link 2025-10-22T23:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mamdani said he would rank Sliwa second if the mayoral general was ranked choice (it's not). "Please don't be glazing me here Zohran" Sliwa responds to laughs from Mamdani. Debates are great"
X Link 2025-10-23T00:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In case anyone needs a reminder sexual harassment is a civil not a criminal offense. The "dropped" cases Cuomo constantly refers to were probes into allegedly criminal behavior as part of the overall harassment accusations"
X Link 2025-10-23T00:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Live Ivy reaction to the second NYC mayoral debate"
X Link 2025-10-23T00:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul responds to Andrew Cuomo's apparent agreement that Zohran's Mamdani would laugh if a 9/11-like attack happened again. "Time to get out of the gutter." Just last night Cuomo said that he and Hochul would have a good working relationship if he become mayor Time to get out of the gutter. Fear-mongering hate speech and Islamophobia are beneath New York and everything we stand for as a state. Time to get out of the gutter. Fear-mongering hate speech and Islamophobia are beneath New York and everything we stand for as a state"
X Link 2025-10-23T17:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Andrew Cuomo had a good debate night. Then he went on Sid Rosenberg's radio show and seemed to agree that Zohran Mamdani would cheer another 9/11 https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/cuomo-under-fire-after-apparent-islamophic-comment/409039/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/cuomo-under-fire-after-apparent-islamophic-comment/409039/oref=csny-homepage-river"
X Link 2025-10-23T22:03Z [----] followers, 20K engagements
"From a Long Island source (my mom). The state GOP is working hard to tie Nassau Dems to Zohran Mamdani. Surprisingly the words "socialist" "communist" or "jihad" don't appear which are commonly seen in rightwing attacks of him"
X Link 2025-10-27T18:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is this this October surprise that everyone's been talking about A de Blasio impersonator A spokeswoman for The Times of London: The Timeshas apologised to Bill de Blasio and removed the article immediately after discovering that our reporter had been misled by an individual falsely claiming to be the former New York mayor." A spokeswoman for The Times of London: The Timeshas apologised to Bill de Blasio and removed the article immediately after discovering that our reporter had been misled by an individual falsely claiming to be the former New York mayor.""
X Link 2025-10-29T00:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"So City & State fans how have you been spending your day since the website is down and thus preventing you from the hours I know you spend consuming our reporting"
X Link 2025-10-29T19:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Scholars will look back at the [----] NYC mayoral race and see "AI mpreg." I don't even care about the outcome anymore nothing will ever top this https://www.404media.co/ai-generated-mpreg-schoolhouse-rock-ad-attacking-mamdani-is-the-sad-poliaesthetic-of-our-time/ https://www.404media.co/ai-generated-mpreg-schoolhouse-rock-ad-attacking-mamdani-is-the-sad-poliaesthetic-of-our-time/"
X Link 2025-10-31T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul was out stumping for the housing-related Props 2-5 in NYC. No thoughts on Zohran Mamdani not backing them. "There's going to be [----] issues that come up and I think you ought to ask the candidates how they feel about them." Says she hasn't spoken to him about them"
X Link 2025-11-03T13:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Mamdani voted in favor of moving town and county elections around the state to even years in [----] as a member of the Assembly but today voted against doing the same in NYC New: Fresh off of casting his ballot Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he voted in favor of the three housing-related ballot proposals and another to consolidate city maps. He did not support the last measure to move city elections to even-numbered years https://t.co/CGHdySBudg New: Fresh off of casting his ballot Zohran Mamdani confirmed that he voted in favor of the three housing-related ballot proposals and another to"
X Link 2025-11-04T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Taking bets on whether this means: A) He voted for Cuomo B) He wrote someone in Schumer on NYC mayoral race: I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City Schumer on NYC mayoral race: I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City"
X Link 2025-11-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Curtis Sliwa arrives at his election night party beginning his remarks by praising rhe turnout in this race. Over [--] million cast ballots the first time in over half a century"
X Link 2025-11-05T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sliwa wishes Zohran Mamdani the best but has another message too for the "mayor elect" whose name he doesn't actually say. "If you try to implement socialism. We're not only organizing we are mobilizing and we will become the mayor elect's and his supporters worst enemies""
X Link 2025-11-05T02:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Throwback to five-and-a-half years ago when I covered then political newbie Zohran Mamdani's first campaign for Assembly as a DSA insurgent. "Meteoric" has been used to describe many politicians' rises but it really is true for Mamdani https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2020/06/a-fight-for-the-progressive-soul-of-western-queens/175934/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2020/06/a-fight-for-the-progressive-soul-of-western-queens/175934/"
X Link 2025-11-05T04:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh god Grok is trying to revive the Independence Party 😭 (As an aside this is a very real reason not to blindly trust AI chatbots because this is WILDLY incorrect)"
X Link 2025-11-05T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"James has a farewell message for Andrew Cuomo who failed for a second time to achieve a political comeback as mayor last night: "God bless you. Have a great life." AG Letitia James is at the airport preparing to board a flight to Somos. She was greeted with applause https://t.co/Bev2UF3S3e AG Letitia James is at the airport preparing to board a flight to Somos. She was greeted with applause https://t.co/Bev2UF3S3e"
X Link 2025-11-05T17:10Z [----] followers, 12.9K engagements
"Puerto Rican socialists: We want Zohran Mamdani Puerto Rican moms: We have Zohran Mamdani at home. Zohran Mamdani at home:"
X Link 2025-11-05T21:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has touched down in Puerto Rico and his first public stop will be a reception with with AG Letitia James and DC37. It will surely be incredibly packed"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will touch down in Puerto Rico in a couple hours and his first public stop will be a reception with with AG Letitia James and DC37. It will surely be incredibly packed"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul originally had an event scheduled for [--] pm but at the last minute moved that up to 5:20 in order to appear with Zohran Mamdani at El Caribe. He's scheduled to arrive at a reception co-hosted with AG Letitia James and DC37 at 6:15"
X Link 2025-11-06T21:34Z [----] followers, 94.5K engagements
"Things are happening both in Puerto Rico and back in NY. My latest updates on what's "popping off" (I'm a cool hip person I swear) and more on our Somos live https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/11/live-updates-somos-2025/409269/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/11/live-updates-somos-2025/409269/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
X Link 2025-11-07T00:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul tells me the approval of the NESE pipeline did not involve President Trump despite reports of a deal around congestion pricing. "Obviously not no. The one he really wanted was turned down" Hochul said referring to the Constitution pipeline"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that New York will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November. Previously she allocated $106 million for food banks. For the entire month the cost to the state is roughly $650 million"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul announces state agencies can once again issue SNAP benefits following USDA guidance. A recent court decision ordered the Trump administration to end the SNAP freeze that started this month. (Deleted a previous tweet that inaccurately said the state was paying)"
X Link 2025-11-07T21:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""In New York City we have a new mayor who's lighting politics on fire and I'm going to work with him to make life more affordable in New York City" Gov. Hochul says of Zohran Mamdani at the Somos Labor Breakfast"
X Link 2025-11-08T13:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2026 is going to be an eventful year for Gov. Kathy Hochul between midterm elections own reelection a new socialist NYC mayor an unpredictable president and federal cuts. I sat down with her recently to chat about how she plans to tackle it all https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/gov-kathy-hochul-gearing-reelection-ready-fight-hell/409557/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/gov-kathy-hochul-gearing-reelection-ready-fight-hell/409557/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
X Link 2025-11-17T15:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Breaking: Brad Lander does his own stunts Comptroller Lander was on the side of the Municipal Building today shooting a video a staffer describes as "office-related" (I.e. not about a potential congressional run or something like that). The commentary in below video shot by Rev. Frederick Crawford is quite something. https://t.co/5WZAXVDYUK Comptroller Lander was on the side of the Municipal Building today shooting a video a staffer describes as "office-related" (I.e. not about a potential congressional run or something like that). The commentary in below video shot by Rev. Frederick Crawford"
X Link 2025-11-20T22:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A reporter at the White House asked whether NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani still believes President Trump is a fascist. Before Mamdani could really respond Trump cut in with a laugh. "It's ok you can say it. It's easier than explaining it I don't mind.""
X Link 2025-11-21T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump also says that he would be feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration. "Especially after the meeting. We agree on a lot more than I would have thought.""
X Link 2025-11-21T21:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor"
X Link 2025-11-21T22:14Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"Breaking: The Washington Post discovers New York City NIMBYs https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/21/mamdani-new-york-housing-affordability-trump/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/21/mamdani-new-york-housing-affordability-trump/"
X Link 2025-11-21T22:28Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"Stefanik responds: "Mamdani is Kathy Hochul's jihadist" The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor https://t.co/DumLdRbdzN The Hochul campaign is out with a statement regarding President Trump's disagreement with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist." Comms Director Sarafina Chitika says Trump "nuked her opening argument" in Stefanik's bid for governor"
X Link 2025-11-21T23:06Z [----] followers, 21.4K engagements
"Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making his grand political comeback. And then it went wrong ringing the apparent death knell of the Cuomo dynasty. My latest on the rise and fall of New York's once favorite son https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-river"
X Link 2025-11-24T13:13Z [----] followers, 229.4K engagements
"@TimmyFacciola_ It would be bad for my mental health"
X Link 2025-11-24T15:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And this week's cover to go along with my story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-top-story Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making his grand political comeback. And then it went wrong ringing the apparent death knell of the Cuomo dynasty. My latest on the rise and fall of New York's once favorite son https://t.co/NbX4sRONcp https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2025/11/andrew-cuomo-was-inevitable-until-he-wasnt/409724/oref=csny-homepage-top-story Andrew Cuomo came tantalizingly close to making"
X Link 2025-11-24T16:25Z [----] followers, 227K engagements
"Source tells me a poll is in the field testing former Rep. Scott Murphy as a potential NY-12 candidate. He briefly repped the Capital Region after winning a [----] special election and still owns property upstate but his current primary residence in NYC"
X Link 2025-12-03T17:43Z [----] followers, 21.8K engagements
"Inbox: State Sen. Sam Sutton and Assembly Member Micah Lasher intro a bill to ban protests from happening too close to houses of worship. An influential rabbi called for such a proposal after a recent protest outside a synagogue against Israeli settlements caused blowback"
X Link 2025-12-03T19:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I lost my phone this weekend and it turns out I never backed up my contacts. So if you text me starting today please also include your name since I am going to be scrounging together my contact list over the next week or so"
X Link 2025-12-07T18:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Unsurprisingly Nassau County GOP Chair Joe Cairo is backing Bruce Blakeman for governor over Elise Stefanik. He calls Blakeman's entrance "tremendous news.""
X Link 2025-12-09T17:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul vetoed a bill that would have made it illegal for rental insurance companies to refuse coverage or charge more for pitbull owners"
X Link 2025-12-12T22:56Z [----] followers, 697.5K engagements
"Gov. Hochul confirms her support for the Medical Aid in Dying Act this morning in a Times Union op-ed explaining how she came to the decision and her agreed upon changes including a 5-day waiting period and recording one's request for life-ending drugs https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/hochul-approves-aid-in-dying-21246206.php BREAKING: Sources tell me that Hochul has agreed to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act with some changes and will announce the deal tomorrow https://t.co/byFO0Er0nB https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/hochul-approves-aid-in-dying-21246206.php BREAKING:"
X Link 2025-12-17T12:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Minor correction: Tisch clarifies that the money will fund increased police presence overnight although that will be flexible and doesn't necessarily mean two cops on every train. They could be stationed on platforms Gov. Hochul announces the state is committing another $77 million to keep two cops on every overnight subway train for the coming months https://t.co/7D1aUo8aGn Gov. Hochul announces the state is committing another $77 million to keep two cops on every overnight subway train for the coming months https://t.co/7D1aUo8aGn"
X Link 2025-12-18T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced that she is dropping out of the race for governor. She had already secured the support of the state GOP and enough county leaders to get the nomination. But now the pathway is clear for Nassau CE Bruce Blakeman While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season I have made the decision to suspendmy campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family. I am trulyhumbledand grateful for the historic and While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season I"
X Link 2025-12-19T21:05Z [----] followers, 39.1K engagements
"Nassau County Executive (and candidate for governor) Bruce Blakeman gives billionaire John Catsimatidis a special proclamation declaring it "John Catsimatidis Day" to commemorate his acting premiere in Marty Supreme at a special premiere screening. Gov. Hochul is also expected"
X Link 2025-12-23T23:21Z [----] followers, 13K engagements
"Spotted at the special Catsimatidis screening of Marty Supreme: Nassau Exec and guv candidate Bruce Blakeman chatting with the TWU's John Samuelsen. Gov. Hochul just vetoed a bill to require at least two conductors on every subway train. Transit unions are not happy"
X Link 2025-12-23T23:53Z [----] followers, 22.5K engagements
"Day three into NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term and the DOJ has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will face trial in Manhattan after Trump ordered early morning attacks on Caracas (without congressional approval) and captured Maduro and his wife Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy Cocaine Importation Conspiracy Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices and Conspiracy to Possess Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been indicted in the"
X Link 2026-01-03T13:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""I also want to thank Mayor Mamdani to whom I report directly and with whom I am developing a close and productive working relationship" says NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch referencing viral stories that the mayor "demoted" her by having her report to the first deputy mayor"
X Link 2026-01-06T15:45Z [----] followers, 21.3K engagements
"Gov. Hochul announced that she will include a measure in her State of the State to create "safety zones" around houses of worship where protests cannot occur. Jewish leaders have called for such a measure amid protests outside synagogues related to West Bank land sales"
X Link 2026-01-06T17:00Z [----] followers, 46.4K engagements
"@JewishWonk @GovKathyHochul That was one specific protest that served as a call to action. However I wasn't taking about just the one protest I referred to protests at synagogues (plural) which have often been related to land sale events and are part of the larger trend that this policy is a response to"
X Link 2026-01-06T22:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In case you found yourself wondering where Gov. Hochul's former press secretary and shadow Avi Small landed after his resignation and subsequent vanishing act last year turns out he quietly joined some of his former colleagues at HELLER a several months ago"
X Link 2026-01-07T12:21Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul is set to propose an expansion of universal pre-K statewide funding for Mayor Mamdani's 2-Care program and pilots of additional child care expansions in select parts of the state. The pair will be in BK this morning with more details https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-unveil-plan-universal-child-care/410536/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-unveil-plan-universal-child-care/410536/oref=csny-homepage-river"
X Link 2026-01-08T12:03Z [----] followers, 17.1K engagements
"The state Senate is kicking off session as usual with a package of election bills. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins sponsors one bill to strengthen protections against voter suppression/deception. "This is one of the proudest traditions we have since taking the majority""
X Link 2026-01-12T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is set to announce at least two new immigration policies in her State of the State: creating a way to sue ICE agents and designating schools and houses of worship sensitive locations. But she still hasn't backed the increasingly popular NY4All https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-still-not-board-new-york-all/410637/oref=csny-author-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/hochul-still-not-board-new-york-all/410637/oref=csny-author-river"
X Link 2026-01-13T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Take a look at these guns. It's the last time you're going to see them" Hochul says as she unveils her proposal to ban deceptive generative AI depicting candidates [--] days of an election"
X Link 2026-01-13T19:07Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements
""Protecting New Yorkers also means this: standing up to ICE agents who abuse their power" Hochul says to a standing ovation. Designating sensitive locations ICE can't enter got her another one. She has so far declined to support NY4All and protection expansion bills At the start of her [----] State of the State Gov. Hochul invokes the killing of Renee Goode by ICE and laments federal officers "tearing apart nursing immigrant others from their babies and calling it public safety." But her agenda is p light on immigrant protections https://t.co/byGWWm8D5y At the start of her [----] State of the"
X Link 2026-01-13T19:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There was some confusion about Gov. Hochul's State of the State line about ensuring state resources aren't used to help civil ICE raids. The TLDR: she's not codifying an existing EO but goes a little further -- just nowhere near NY4All https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/rather-prohibit-local-cooperation-ice-hochul-targets-state-grants-curb-it/410681/oref=csny-homepage-river https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/01/rather-prohibit-local-cooperation-ice-hochul-targets-state-grants-curb-it/410681/oref=csny-homepage-river"
X Link 2026-01-14T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ivy is seated for her first Albany trip of the year"
X Link 2026-01-19T23:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul's executive budget includes a 4-year extension of mayoral control. Only mention was basically in passing during an hour-long technical briefing. Mayor Mamdani originally campaigned against mayoral control but has since changed his mind (h/t @TweetBenMax)"
X Link 2026-01-20T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Game changing discovery: they come in big (270 mg of caffeine vs 200)"
X Link 2026-01-21T14:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Frehsman Assembly Member Claire Valdez who is running for Congress with Mayor Mamdani's backing is attending a parole reform rally this morning in Albany. She won't be speaking but she got a special shout out for attending and supporting the parole bills"
X Link 2026-01-21T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is a truly insane twist as I don't think anyone (other than the minds behind the suit) thought this lawsuit had a snowball's chance #BREAKING: Justice Pearlman has ruled that New Yorks 11th Congressional District is unconstitutional under the New York constitution. He orders the NY Redistricting Commission to reconvene and draw a new congressional map by Feb. [--] [----]. https://t.co/cjaG3bFPAB #BREAKING: Justice Pearlman has ruled that New Yorks 11th Congressional District is unconstitutional under the New York constitution. He orders the NY Redistricting Commission to reconvene and draw a"
X Link 2026-01-21T22:05Z [----] followers, 114.4K engagements
"@TimmyFacciola_ Considering I limit myself to one normal Celsius a day but still consume other forms of caffeinated beverages at different points it simply streamlined the process"
X Link 2026-01-22T14:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I spoke with Rana Abdelhamid who is running against the pick of Democrats the WFP DSA and Mayor Mamdani himself to replace the mayor in the Assembly. She had some thoughts about how she got here and laid out her plan to beat the odds with a victory https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2026/01/everyones-against-rana-abdelhamid-shes-running-anyway/410865/oref=csny-homepage-top-story https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2026/01/everyones-against-rana-abdelhamid-shes-running-anyway/410865/oref=csny-homepage-top-story"
X Link 2026-01-22T20:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul warning New Yorkers about the impending winter storm"
X Link 2026-01-22T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul said she spoke with NYC Mayor Mamdani this morning about the major winter storm coming. "He's ready to go" she said. Mamdani's handling of this weather emergency will be his first big test and Hochul made it clear the state is ready to step in to help if needed"
X Link 2026-01-23T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New from me: I am told the public Velzquez/Mamdani split isn't simply because he endorsed against her preferred candidate. Per CUFFH' Rob Solano she wanted to discuss her seat and find common ground on a candidate before endorsements. He said no. Only in First Read"
X Link 2026-01-16T13:46Z [----] followers, 96.6K engagements
"The nonpartisan group Nassau Residents for Good Government has sent an open letter to the Republican-controlled county legislature calling on it to hold hearings around the county's 287(g) agreement with ICE as well as Bruce Blakeman's armed citizen deputy program"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Inbox: The commission overseeing the Gateway Program says that construction on the crucial Hudson River tunnel will pause if the feds don't restore funding"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I don't understand why the governor would even make the offer to Bailey and Richards. Bailey is widely considered next in line to lead the Senate if ASC retires and Richards' sights are on NYC. Becoming LG wouldn't help them and Hochul ostensibly wants to avoid ambition anyway New: Sources tell me @jamaaltbailey also declined @KathyHochuls job offer New: Sources tell me @jamaaltbailey also declined @KathyHochuls job offer"
X Link 2026-01-28T13:00Z [----] followers, 17.4K engagements
"Gov. Hochul receives a warm welcome from HTC members at her first campaign rally of the year. "This is the very first union that threw their support behind me when I was running for governor four years ago""
X Link 2026-01-28T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""All of us have a core belief that public safety must be pursued lawfully transparently and with humanity" Hochul says. "And yet these very principles have been abandoned by our federal government and our immigration officers." Calls the ICE killings in Minneapolis "callous""
X Link 2026-01-30T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""What has become so apparent that this is not just about immigration policy" Hochul says. "This is about blatant dangerous abuse of power. About a rogue federal agency that's been unleashed on the American streets for the sole purpose of creating chaos carnage and fear""
X Link 2026-01-30T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Bernie Sanders and all other Democratic candidates who have dropped out of the presidential race are now officially off the ballot in New York leaving just Joe Biden. The Democratic presidential primary on June [--] is canceled"
X Link 2020-04-27T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"He told me a young female reporter pressing him that I could leave the press conference and say he harassed me but that doesn't make it true then said the below quote to me. Yikes .@NYGovCuomo says harassment is not making someone feel uncomfortable. Oh wow. Cant wait to see the cleanup on this one. .@NYGovCuomo says harassment is not making someone feel uncomfortable. Oh wow. Cant wait to see the cleanup on this one"
X Link 2021-05-13T16:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cuomo pretending to be a hypothetical New Yorker who is too scared to even go out to a restaurant. "I'm afraid I'm going to be assaulted by a mentally ill homeless person." Again the mentally ill are victims of violent crime at much higher rates than they are the perpetrator"
X Link 2021-07-14T15:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"After a chaotic hours long hearing and an equally chaotic vote the Nassau County Legislature has approved a (first in the nation) bill to make police officers a protected class and allow them to sue protesters for discrimination. Background: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169 https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169"
X Link 2021-08-03T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It now goes to County Executive Laura Curran for her signature although she has not yet indicated her position on the bill. If it becomes law civil rights groups are expected to challenge the law in court immediately"
X Link 2021-08-03T00:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: AG Letitia James says her office has found that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sexually harassed current and past employees breaking state and federal laws"
X Link 2021-08-03T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: President Joe Biden calls on Gov. Cuomo to resign in the wake of the AG report that concluded the governor sexually harassed multiple women"
X Link 2021-08-03T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul just used the term "deadnamed" -- which refers to calling a trans person by their birth name rather than their chosen name -- which is not a term that I believe I have heard a NY governor or other statewide electeds use before. Notable shift imo"
X Link 2021-11-16T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW: Candidate for governor Rep. Tom Suozzi called the new Florida law most fellow Democrats have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law "reasonable" and "common sense" in a radio interview yesterday https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/04/suozzi-calls-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-reasonable/365750/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/04/suozzi-calls-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-reasonable/365750/"
X Link 2022-04-15T20:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Suozzi repsonds to my story about comments he made on the radio yesterday. This is not what he said then and not what he said when I gave him the opportunity to explain his comments. At no point did denounce the law in any way I would like to clarify a comment I made on the radio yesterday. I 100% do not support @RonDeSantisFL or his Dont Say Gay bill. (1/4) I would like to clarify a comment I made on the radio yesterday. I 100% do not support @RonDeSantisFL or his Dont Say Gay bill. (1/4)"
X Link 2022-04-16T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"After reporting last week on Tom Suozzi's comments about the Florida "Don't Say Gay" law where he called it "reasonable" on the radio I was refused a question during a virtual press conference with his team ignoring and removing my raised hand multiple times"
X Link 2022-04-19T14:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: The Clean Slate Act has officially passed in the state Senate. The vote was 38-25"
X Link 2022-06-01T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I've been told that Heastie's team is open to the Build Public Renewables Act but that the speaker is asking for assurance that it has enough support. Votes getting whipped now belief is there are enough for passage with cushion"
X Link 2022-06-03T02:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hochul says that opponent Jumaane Williams will be a partner. Will Tom Suozzi be a partner "He won't be in office" Hochul says bluntly"
X Link 2022-06-29T02:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Rep. Lee Zeldin has pitched himself as the "election integrity" candidate. Then came allegations of [-----] photocopied petition signatures. His campaign said it was not aware of any photocopies nor did it make any https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/07/allegedly-fraudulent-petitions-cost-lee-zeldin-third-ballot-line-november/374499/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/07/allegedly-fraudulent-petitions-cost-lee-zeldin-third-ballot-line-november/374499/"
X Link 2022-07-15T13:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A very long line for the Hochul/Biden rally at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers"
X Link 2022-11-06T20:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Lee Zeldin is my colleague in Congress" Rep. Jamaal Bowman says. "He is a man of no reason he is a man of no integrity he is a man of no talent. The man has never had an original idea in his life." Really bringing the 🔥🔥"
X Link 2022-11-06T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Should the state Dems get rid of Jay Jacobs "Yesterday" Jessica Ramos says. "Fire him""
X Link 2022-11-10T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One NYC elected tells me Tish James "absolutely" would have been a better top of the ticket candidate than Hochul. Also says they're disappointed to not see Dem leaders "reckoning" with the election night outcomes at Somos since change is needed"
X Link 2022-11-12T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Many state senators are opposing Hochul's pick for chief judge of the the Court of Appeals Hector LaSalle. Here's a thread of statements from those who have said they'll vote no 1/X"
X Link 2022-12-22T23:58Z [----] followers, 71.3K engagements
""(Hochul) promised us a seat at the table" says James Mahoney of the Ironworkers District Council. "She put us on the menu" Called LaSalle's nomination "unprofessional and backstabbing" passionately adding "We got her elected" of organized labor"
X Link 2023-01-09T16:23Z [----] followers, 33.3K engagements
"BREAKING: The state Senate Judiciary Committee has rejected Justice Hector LaSalle by a margin of 10-9 with Jamaal Bailey voting to advance without recommendation"
X Link 2023-01-18T19:52Z [----] followers, 683K engagements
""It is our assessment that the Senate has fulfilled its responsibilities pursuant to the state Constitution" Hoylman-Sigal says confirming that LaSalle will not get a floor vote"
X Link 2023-01-18T20:01Z [----] followers, 36.6K engagements
""To have a constitutional crisis seems not to be in anyone's interest" Hoylman says on the prospect of the governor suing over LaSalle"
X Link 2023-01-18T20:09Z [----] followers, 31.5K engagements
"Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins speaks to reporters after the rejection of LaSalle in committee. Confirms that his nomination is dead and wants to work to find the right chief judge for the state"
X Link 2023-01-18T21:07Z [----] followers, 82.6K engagements
"The LaSalle nomination is rejected by a large margin 39-20. With live LaSalle reaction"
X Link 2023-02-15T20:15Z [----] followers, 781.6K engagements
"Assembly Member Latrice Walker who has been on hunger strike for three weeks against changes to bail reform spoke out against the rollbacks on the floor. "We will be left with more unchecked judicial bias that kept Kalief Browder locked up for three years without a conviction""
X Link 2023-05-02T20:27Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements
"Much of the international community considers the Israeli occupation of the West Bank illegal. A new bill from socialist AM Zohran Mamdani seeks to stop NY charities from funding settler organizations a first-of-its-kind bill in the U.S. https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/05/socialist-legislators-back-bill-block-new-york-charities-funding-israeli-settlements/386485/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/05/socialist-legislators-back-bill-block-new-york-charities-funding-israeli-settlements/386485/"
X Link 2023-05-17T19:14Z [----] followers, 20.1K engagements
"I'd like to thank my employers at City & State for letting me write this"
X Link 2023-07-07T14:32Z [----] followers, 130.7K engagements
"In honor of the New York State Fair starting I'd like to once again share my favorite photo of Hochul taken several years ago while she was still LG"
X Link 2023-08-23T14:18Z [----] followers, 22K engagements
"Inbox: State Sen. James Skoufis says he won't support the new IRC congressional map. "These maps are a disgrace and ought to be rejected by the Legislature.""
X Link 2024-02-15T19:00Z [----] followers, 147.6K engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul announces that she is deploying [---] National Guard members into the NYC subways to conduct bag checks in addition to another [---] law enforcement members. She is also proposing a bill to ban people convicted of a violent crime on the subway from public transit"
X Link 2024-03-06T15:23Z [----] followers, 4.6M engagements
"NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in no uncertain terms says that pausing congestion pricing has screwed over the MTA"
X Link 2024-06-25T17:28Z [----] followers, 66K engagements
"Interesting quote from Jay since Queens just voted to send a new socialist to Albany and moderate challenges to progressive/socialist incumbents fell short (so too did other DSA and progressive insurgents in many cases to be fair) "Democratic voters made clear that Democratic voters are staking a moderate position" NY Dem chair Jay Jacobs says on @NY1 speaking of Latimer's win over Bowman. "Democratic voters made clear that Democratic voters are staking a moderate position" NY Dem chair Jay Jacobs says on @NY1 speaking of Latimer's win over Bowman"
X Link 2024-06-26T02:43Z [----] followers, 13.6K engagements
"The FBI raiding the homes of some of your top aides is not very demure not very mindful"
X Link 2024-09-05T17:48Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements
"Some bad new polling for Eric Adams from Marist. 69% of NYC residents say he should resign 63% say Hochul should remove him if he doesn't 81% say he shouldn't run for reelection"
X Link 2024-10-04T04:53Z [----] followers, 55K engagements
""In line" smh Polls are closed in New York State. If you were in line to vote by 9:00pm stay in line You still have the right to cast your ballot. No matter who you voted for & whether you voted early by mail or on Election Day you made your voice heard. Thats democracy in action. Polls are closed in New York State. If you were in line to vote by 9:00pm stay in line You still have the right to cast your ballot. No matter who you voted for & whether you voted early by mail or on Election Day you made your voice heard. Thats democracy in action"
X Link 2024-11-06T02:04Z [----] followers, 36K engagements
"I asked Hochul about any imperical data on National Guard assisting cops with arrests or identitying weapons. She said National Guard is literally not allowed to touch people and said explicitly said their purpose is psychological. Unclear how that helps with shoving incidents .@GovKathyHochul asked how she can prevent someone randomly shoving someone onto the subway tracks Thats where surveillance comes in. Thats where more police and national guard comes in. https://t.co/u5CkfeH1hc .@GovKathyHochul asked how she can prevent someone randomly shoving someone onto the subway tracks Thats where"
X Link 2025-01-03T17:26Z [----] followers, 27.3K engagements
"Truly curious to know how the guv's social media team decides on which memes they'll have her participate in and to what extent she herself is aware of them Gearing up for the latest round of budget negotiations https://t.co/txpoyfgWdF Gearing up for the latest round of budget negotiations https://t.co/txpoyfgWdF"
X Link 2025-03-25T20:19Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements
"Mamdani fundraised for Speaker Adams literally telling his supporters to give her money. She saw a sharp spike in contributions in the immediate aftermath of that which helped her qualify for matching funds. Seems at least as if not more helpful than an endorsement .@TheRevAl notes how even though @AOC endorsed @ZohranKMamdani as her #1 and @AdrienneEAdams as #2 Zohran endorsed @bradlander (a white man) as his #2 instead of Adrienne Somehow that politics aint progressive to me https://t.co/28sS8niYop .@TheRevAl notes how even though @AOC endorsed @ZohranKMamdani as her #1 and @AdrienneEAdams"
X Link 2025-06-14T17:50Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements
"Additionally Azzopardi said Levin did not meet with Cuomo and his team "to talk about marketing strategy" but that he attended a fundraiser held last night that was decidedly not a strategy meeting (even if Levin struck up conversations)"
X Link 2025-08-19T18:17Z [----] followers, 15.5K engagements
"The band's getting back together I've known Jeff since we were both Fordham Rams working at WFUV and he's the reason I'm at City & State. I'm so thrilled to welcome him back and super excited about this next chapter Some professional news: Im coming back to @CityAndStateNY as editor-in-chief. I was a fan of C&S when I was a college student emailing to ask for an internship and Im still a fan today. Excited to take the helm heading into such a crucial and interesting time in NY politics. https://t.co/BkqwkjKfK0 Some professional news: Im coming back to @CityAndStateNY as editor-in-chief. I was"
X Link 2025-11-25T15:03Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements
"NEW: Gov. Hochul proposing outlawing 287(g) agreements which are formal agreements between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. This is a significant shift for the governor who has largely shied away from supporting restricting local sovereignty here"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:22Z [----] followers, 27.1K engagements
"The Investigative Post reports that Antonio Delgado has tapped India Walton as his LG running mate. Walton very nearly became the socialist mayor of Buffalo after beating then-Mayor Byron Brown in the Democratic primary (tho not the general) https://www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/03/delgado-taps-india-walton-as-running-mate-on-governors-race/ https://www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/03/delgado-taps-india-walton-as-running-mate-on-governors-race/"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:26Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements
"Antonio Delgado officially announced India Walton as his running mate. He takes direct aim at proud Buffalonian and "New York's first mom governor" Kathy Hochul with the messaging "a mom from Buffalo" for Walton"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:06Z [----] followers, 13.5K engagements
"New Democratic LG candidate Adrienne Adams takes the stage at NAN. "This I didn't see coming. This is the only thing that could have pulled me out of my four-week semi retirement back into politics." Adds she was "shocked" and "humbled" to get the call from Gov. Hochul"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seen outside my bodega. I overhead another woman as she took a picture also: "Thanks Mamdani""
X Link 2026-02-07T18:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SCOOP: The NY WFP has endorsed a placeholder candidate for governor rather than back incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul or her opponent Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:02Z [----] followers, 133.8K engagements
"Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a different upstate sheriff who declined after the offer"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:24Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements
"Blakeman left the stage without taking any questions about his LG pick and the fact that his first choice turned him down Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a different upstate sheriff who declined after the offer https://t.co/pbuS2PiqRP Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman the likely GOP nominee for governor has announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running mate. As recently as this morning Blakeman had planned to tap a"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is in BK to discuss amending environmental reviews laws to speed up building. She's joined by Mayor Mamdani as well as BK Boro Prez Antonio Reynoso whom the mayor did not invite to his own BK event yesterday. Reynoso is running against Mamdani's pick for Congress"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul says she has "a little bit of a sense of humor" and that she wasn't serious last year when she said she was open to renaming Penn Station after President Trump if he provided funding for its redevelopment. Trump is asking for the renaming to unfreeze Gateway funding"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The New York GOP has officially designated Nassau Exec Bruce Blakeman as its candidate for governor and Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood for LG. Libertarian Larry Sharpe has said he plans to run against Blakeman in the Republican primary but he must petition onto the ballot"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In the past Gov. Hochul has called raising most taxes even on the wealthy a hard "no." She softened the stance today. "I have a lot of calculations to do" Hochul says. "There's a lot of popular phrases out there. But I am open to trying to help people who are struggling""
X Link 2025-10-27T15:20Z [----] followers, 347.3K engagements
"I was just thinking about this yesterday and the fact it seems like people have been worse than usual at cleaning up after their dogs since the snow and the cold snap. I've never felt so seen by a government official fr FOR THE LOVE OF GOD https://t.co/aZtLaubPR8 FOR THE LOVE OF GOD https://t.co/aZtLaubPR8"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:53Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"Gov. Hochul and her running mate Adrienne Adams are up bright and early this Caucus Weekend Saturday for the Clergy Breakfast"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul has finally taken the stage at what is likely her last major rally before Election Day on Tuesday. President Joe Biden is speaking after her ("I'm just the warm up act for the president" she jokes)"
X Link 2022-11-06T23:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It's so cute that the city has a whole coordinated budget deal handshake announcement with plenty of pre-warning for reporters. Couldn't be Albany we're built different"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Hochul releases a statement on her meeting with Biden's chief of staff today. She called the discussion "frank and productive" and says the feds will provide personnel data and resources to help identify migrants eligible to apply for work authorization but have not yet"
X Link 2023-08-31T02:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hemp-derived THC is legal under federal law. But quietly approved regulations in New York have greatly curtailed the hemp cannabinoid industry even as the adult-use market flounders limiting what legally licensed hemp businesses can sell"
X Link 2023-09-05T18:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New horrifying fear unlocked: Took a drink from my water bottle and thought it smelled like roach so stopped. Went to clean it later to find a (still alive) roach wedged in the circled space 🤢🤮 Please keep me in your thoughts tonight as I attempt to recover 🙏🏻"
X Link 2023-09-07T23:30Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"@yuhline Earthy but gross Kinda ripe I simply recognize it after having an issue with them in my kitchen but I didn't have confirmation that I was correct in what I thought I was smelling until today. Means I was right to clean and set new bait anytime I started to smell it tho"
X Link 2023-09-08T00:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@whitney_hu @SandyforCouncil I will for sure be washing my water bottles more often"
X Link 2023-09-08T01:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""We know the Empire State acts when Washington DC refuses to act" Assembly Member Latrice Walker says about a package of voting rights bills getting signed today but resonates with the frustrations the state and city has with the feds over the migrant crisis"
X Link 2023-09-20T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""We had a very productive meeting that is true" Hochul says of her meeting with Prsident Biden yesterday reiterated her call to approve TPS to Venezuelan migrants"
X Link 2023-09-20T15:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the re-designation of certain Venezuelan migrants for TPS"
X Link 2023-09-21T19:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In non-flooding news former Cuomo aides Rich Azzopardi and Melissa DeRosa have been dismissed as co-defendants in the sexual harassment case brought by Trooper [--] against Cuomo. Both say that Trooper [--] "weaponized" the court/AG report and DeRosa teases the release of her memoir"
X Link 2023-09-29T21:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New: Gov. Hochul announces that over [---] employers have signed up to work with the state to connect asylum seekers with jobs once they receive work permits which translates to [-----] jobs. Says 50% are in NYC. Venezuelan migrants can begin applying for TPS tomorrow"
X Link 2023-10-02T14:22Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi has been all over the place the past few months -- and the police often haven't been far behind. @Annie_McDonough @petersterne and I report on his interactions with pols and public servants"
X Link 2023-10-03T21:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New York City has sanctuary laws the limit cooperation with federal immigration officials. But there are still legal avenues for local law enforcement to work with ICE and Mayor Adams hinted that his administration will utilize those avenues. New from me"
X Link 2023-10-06T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ZohranKMamdani Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Unfortunately missed the Brooklyn/NYC tour dates in the summer so had to go a state over"
X Link 2023-10-07T02:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A train wait times. Greatest city in the world baby"
X Link 2023-10-11T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""I call on law-abiding Palestinians to reject Hamas" is Hochul's message to Palestinian New Yorkers who fear for their loved one in Gaza as Israel promises a complete siege that is already worsening the humanitarian crisis there. "Israel has the right to defend itself" she adds"
X Link 2023-10-12T15:21Z [----] followers, 178.6K engagements
"Gov. Hochul has offered significant support for Jewish New Yorkers following Hamas' horrific attacks on Israeli civilians. But when I asked her for her message to Palestinian New Yorkers afraid for loved ones in Gaza she had no support to give (link)"
X Link 2023-10-12T20:18Z [----] followers, 20.4K engagements
"Several hours after her initial comments the governor condemned anti-Palestinian hate. "I have zero tolerance for hate directed towards Palestinian New Yorkers a community that is also cherished and respected in our state" she said at a security briefing this evening"
X Link 2023-10-12T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@MicahKellner I hold out no hope tbh"
X Link 2023-10-15T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ridestheq46 The legislation is to supplement the support offered by the federal government to get American nationals out of a warzone who were visiting not to relocate people who had moved. Federal efforts don't cover costs this would create a fund to reimburse travel expenses"
X Link 2023-10-23T20:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kagan said that has not spoken to BK Dem Chair Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn and that she did not know that he would use her email blast criticizing Brannan in his campaign materials. She put out a statement earlier tonight condemning "fake GOP campaign literature""
X Link 2023-11-08T01:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Hochul is holding an invite-only reception at the PR governor's mansion. Here are name tags of people who were invited"
X Link 2023-11-10T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand at Somos says she's also representing Sen. Chuck Schumer how's not in Puerto Rico. She says he's "working overtime" to pass a budget. "He's working very hard so he sends his love to all of you""
X Link 2023-11-11T00:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AJeffNY There was also the Hermes purchases"
X Link 2023-11-16T17:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Gov. Hochul announces $3 million to expand social media "threat assessment management" teams to all college campuses. She says they "track and stop violent acts of hate" before they happen. "They're not here to penalize anyone for their political views""
X Link 2023-11-21T15:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul mentions the recent trending discussions of Osama bin Laden on TikTok and says it's troubling to see "thousands" praising him. According to reporting bin Laden didn't actually go viral on TikTok until after reporter Yashar Ali shared a video claiming it was viral"
X Link 2023-11-21T15:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hochul also announced that the director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to develop a social media literacy toolkit for kids K-12 in NY public schools"
X Link 2023-11-21T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Hanukkah the robots have puns"
X Link 2023-11-22T18:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you're not voting for "Producer of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark: [--] Spider [--] Dark The Movie'" in our new poll on what comes next for George Santos then you're just wrong"
X Link 2023-11-30T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Voting underway in the George Santos expulsions resolution"
X Link 2023-12-01T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Friday George Santos made ethics allegations against Rep. Mike Lawler regarding a consulting firm he owns a stake in. He seemed to be directly referencing my reporting from last year on this exact issue but didn't share or even allude to it"
X Link 2023-12-04T17:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tom Suozzi rolls out bipartisan endorsements from local Long Island mayors in a show of cross-aisle appeal ahead of the expected decision to run him in the special election for NY-3. Democrats face an uphill battle on Long Island which has gone very Republican for three years"
X Link 2023-12-04T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congrats @TweetBenMax New York Law School is lucky to have you"
X Link 2023-12-05T19:39Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Reps. Ritchie Torres and Joe Morelle did not listen to this call from their Jewish colleagues. They were the only two Democrats from New York to vote in favor of a resolution that said all anti-Zionism is antisemitic effectively calling any anti-Zionist Jew an antisemite"
X Link 2023-12-06T01:11Z [----] followers, 23.1K engagements
"It's official: Tom Suozzi is the Democratic nominee for the NY-3 special election in February"
X Link 2023-12-07T21:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hochul vetoes legislation that would require ethics disclosures from those lobbying on nominations subject to Senate approval"
X Link 2023-12-09T15:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Eagle-eyed Twitter user points out that the flags are in the wrong order according to US flag code. American flag should be the the speaker's right"
X Link 2023-12-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@whitney_hu They're making a live action I can't wait to see his casual fit if they don't do it justice I'm out"
X Link 2023-12-14T16:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""I have to give credit" to Hochul for having the "audacity and courage" to sign the reparations bill Rev. Al Sharpton says adding that others around her advised against weighing in on such a controversial topic"
X Link 2023-12-19T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill sponsor state Sen. James Sanders Jr. dedicates the signing to Seneca Village the Black community destroyed to build Central Park which is just steps away"
X Link 2023-12-19T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""I don't agree with it" Gov. Hochul says of the assessment by progressives and some human rights organizations that Israel is an apartheid state. She spoke earlier today about her work as a student activist against apartheid South Africa"
X Link 2023-12-19T16:31Z [----] followers, 103K engagements
"Inbox: Hochul signs legislation closing the so-called "Frankenstein loophole" for rent stabilized apartments"
X Link 2023-12-22T22:59Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements
"The only downside to not having cable is the inability to watch The Twilight Zone New Year's marathon"
X Link 2023-12-31T17:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Some weirdo next to me on the train tried to sneak a picture of me but I could see his screen. When I told him to delete it he scurried off the stalled train after trying to play dumb without deleting it 🙃"
X Link 2024-01-05T03:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Kathy Hochul starts her State of the State address with a focus on public safety and mental health the two issues leading her agenda book before shifting into affordability issues"
X Link 2024-01-09T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""The chaos must end" Hochul says to some applause as she launches into her retail theft proposal which includes created a joint federal state and local task force to operation to tackled "organized" retail theft"
X Link 2024-01-09T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On the hate crime front Hochul speaks about making more crimes hate crime eligible mentioning specifically synagogues and mosques. Amid the war in Israel and Palestine hate crimes have risen among Jews and Muslims"
X Link 2024-01-09T18:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""This is the defining challenge of our time" Hochul says of addressing mental health issues. It's another major part of her State of the State agenda alongside public safety"
X Link 2024-01-09T18:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Let them build" Hochul says of NYC wanting to build [------] more units in the next decade. Her plan includes a new 421-a-like tax incentive converting commercial buildings to housing and lifting the FAR cap"
X Link 2024-01-09T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Welcome to New York" plays after Hochul finishes her State of the Speech which also included a quote from Taylor Swift"
X Link 2024-01-09T19:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"100 days since Oct. [--] Gov. Hochul says "I'm sick and tired of the way this has been covered. as if they're not human beings who deserve our love and compassion and daily focus." She's talking about the Israeli hostages not the [-----] dead Palestinians who got no mention"
X Link 2024-01-12T14:50Z [----] followers, 14.5K engagements
"Hochul was speaking at the [---] Days in Captivity Demonstration in NYC focused on the hostages still held by Hamas. The closest she came to mentioning the devastation in Gaza was saying "Yes we mourn the loss of any innocent loss but.""
X Link 2024-01-12T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Advocates and lawmakers are rallying in the Capitol to pass Daniel's Law legislation named for Daniel Prude who died at the hands of police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Also calling for Treatment Not Jails Act"
X Link 2024-01-17T16:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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