Ross Barkan

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On Politics: Abortion rights may help elect New York Democrats

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The looming repeal of Roe v. Wade is a disaster for the nation but something of a boon to New York Democrats. They...
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On Politics: Hochul will spend her campaign explaining Benjamin indictment

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It was not entirely shocking that Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested Tuesday morning. Benjamin, while denying all wrongdoing, had been under investigation...
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On Politics: Unvaxxed Citi Field janitors need not apply

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Mayor Eric Adams infuriated a large swath of New Yorkers when he decided last week to allow athletes and entertainers working in the...
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On Politics: For Midtown, this is a moment that demands New Deal-style energy

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What will Mayor Eric Adams do about the future of Midtown? It’s one of the key questions that hangs over New York, two...
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On Politics: Hochul and Adams must lead the way out of Covid restrictions

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New York appears ready to emerge from its omicron winter. Covid cases continue to plummet, with a positivity rate in the five boroughs...
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Opinion: Redistricting bolsters Dem power; expect big money to follow

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Last week, the Democrats who control the New York State Assembly and Senate released their legislative lines for the next decade, completing a...
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Opinion: Adams stakes his mayoralty on crime trends that may be outside his control

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Unlike his recent predecessors, Eric Adams has not staked his mayoralty on any large social safety net expansions or major policy shifts. Michael...
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