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Interest in the soccer event is down, going by ticket sales and hotel bookings.

Knicks fever drowns out World Cup fervor

Can a putative Gov. Blakeman amass the support and alliances to win, then thrive?

For Blakeman, a rocky path to Albany success

His message was needed after years of AI growing in a regulatory vacuum.

Leo's important guideposts for AI

This spring has provided entertainment, escapism and feeling part of something larger.

This wild ride in sports is why we watch

As it turns out, weeks ago Hochul was essentially shouting "last call, all aboard."

In budget spin, timing isn't everything

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Santos wants a donation to watch him take the congressional oath

His entries for address, occupation, education remain unclear.

Santos' congressional yearbook entries come with questions

As our baby grows up, a bittersweet reflection on her initial experiences.

Second thoughts on an array of firsts

CD1 would go from a district where only 47.9% voted for Biden instead of Trump, to one where 55.5% did. 

The Point: So how will the new districts trend? 

The lines, as currently drawn, would likely spur a new plan from both hopefuls.

The Point: Displaced congressional hopefuls

So which county or counties can really claim it as theirs? 

The Point: Whose district?

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It's not unusual for the PBA to support Democrats and Republicans

The Point: Spending right and left

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A new list of filings shows a high rate of opt-out from marijuana sales in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The Point: Long Island's pot opt-outs

Events for Assembly and State Senate incumbents include a Rollings Stones tribute band.

The Point: Fundraising frenzy

There has been something of a common crypto denominator with Adams in NYC: Brock Pierce. 

The Point: Crypto politics

A few GOP contenders for Lee Zeldin's congressional seat have emerged.

The Point: Primary questions

The party's Facebook ads focus on criminal justice issues. 

The Point: GOP election strategy

There's chatter about prospective super PACs that might help the Shirley Republican's quest for governorship.

The Point: PAC-ing for Zeldin? 

The fundraiser invitation does not hint at what may be next for Tim Sini or his campaign account.

The Point: Post-Election Day fundraising

Jason Elan became communications director for Tom Suozzi's gubernatorial campaign.

The Point: From Sun Tzu to Suozzi

The site was once home to Nassau GOP headquarters, GOP leader Joseph Cairo said.

The Point: Hotel politics

He won't be the first among LI police brass to navigate waiver requirements and add a salary to a pension.

The Point: Pension planning

Mayor Eric Adams might be more likely to follow John Lindsay into the city's streets and cultural events.

The Point: Snow politics

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon is no stranger to the county executive's office.

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