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How Yang charmed the right on his road to political stardom 03/15/2021 09:54 PM EDT Updated Andrew Yang’s road to fame was paved with right-wing podcasts. Before he joined the New York City mayor’s race in January or even appeared on a presidential debate stage during the Democratic primary, Yang reached an audience of millions through an unconventional venue: shows that promoted a strongly anti-progressive point of view. During one interview last May, Yang said, “There are many elements...

“Were looking for a win-win-win."

From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

Restaurant Union Calls On Jing Fong Landlords To Keep Banquet Hall Open arrow Jing Fong banquet hall in pre-pandemic times Nathalie Cone / Flickr The impending closure of one of Chinatown’s largest and most popular restaurants is more than just a loss to the community, but a financial setback for the many employees who depend on their jobs there and a blow to the local economy, said a representative for the restaurant’s union. Last month, the owners of Jing Fong ba...

NY Assemblyman Ron Kim who accused Andrew Cuomo of berating him during a phone call, has penned an op-ed calling for the governor to be impeached over the nursing home scandal.

Uprising Grows Over Cuomo’s Bullying and ‘Brutalist Political Theater’ The scrutiny of Covid-19 deaths in New York nursing homes has also put the governor’s aggressive behavior in the spotlight. Andrew M. Cuomo, governor of New York, is facing increasing criticism over his administration’s handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic.Credit...Byron Smith/Getty Images Published Feb. 22, 2021Updated March 7, 2021 ALBANY, N.Y. — During Gov. Andrew M. Cuomoâ€�...

New York City is hurtling toward its high-stakes mayoral race as a large number of Democrats and some Republicans jockey ahead of the June 22 primaries. The ultimate winner of the mayoral race will take over a city in crisis that is grappling with high levels of coronavirus infections, the pandemic's economic fallout, mushrooming crime and other issues. The race has already garnered an array of candidates with a range of experiences looking to...

He’s running for New York mayor as a real estate foe. Why do some developers support him? POLITICO 2/9/2021 By Sally Goldenberg and Joe Anuta © Richard Drew/AP Photo New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer prepares to speak at the National Action Network House of Justice, in New York, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. NEW YORK — Actor Scarlett Johansson blasted an email in December seeking donations for New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer, citing his commitment to smal...

A career politician born into a family of elected officials, Stringer has demonstrated an ability to navigate New York’s choppy political waters.

Yang, a former Democratic presidential candidate who outlasted governors and senators in the nominating race despite sporting a thin political resume, is again running in a crowded primary field packed with candidates with beefier governing or business experience. And he’s again dogged by concerns that he has too little know-how to be running for office in such a time of crisis. In this race, however, Yang is an early front-runner, a distinction that provides a broader profile but also force...