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Nia Prater is an Intelligencer staff writer who covers New York politics.

  1. the talented mr. santos
    There Is One Thing George Santos Didn’t Lie AboutOne of New York’s first COVID-19 cases is now a U.S. representative.
  2. early and often
    Hochul’s Job-Approval Rating Bounces BackA Siena College poll showed Governor Kathy Hochul with a 56 percent approval rating, her highest yet in the survey.
  3. just asking questions
    A Democrat Fears Hochul Is Threatening a ‘Constitutional Crisis’Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal on the Hector LaSalle debacle and Hochul’s threat to Albany.
  4. early and often
    Democrats Defeat Kathy Hochul’s Pick to Be New York’s Top JudgeHector LaSalle was undone by allegations he was more conservative than the governor let on.
  5. politics
    Adams Says New York ‘Cannot Take More’ Asylum SeekersDuring a recent trip to the southern border, Adams called on the federal government to provide more support to cities that have taken in migrants.
  6. early and often
    Republicans Start Turning on George Santos“A campaign of deceit, lies, and fabrication.”
  7. early and often
    Democrats Ask Congress to Follow the George Santos Money TrailTwo of his fellow New York congressmen have filed a complaint to the House Ethics Committee about his murky financial disclosures.
  8. politics
    George Santos’s Mother Did Not Die on 9/11As the Congressman-elect’s lies pile up, Attorney General Letitia James and the Nassau County DA’s office have opened investigations.
  9. natural disasters
    The Bodies and the Blame Pile Up in BuffaloThe death toll from the Christmas storm is now at 37, and some residents are blaming the city for not issuing a travel ban earlier.
  10. politics
    What Hasn’t George Santos Lied About?A new report suggests George Santos lied about his family escaping anti-Jewish persecution in Europe during World War II.
  11. politics
    A Newly Elected Congressman Seems to Have Made Up His Life StoryThe New York Times discovered that Long Island’s George Santos is not who he claims to be.
  12. politics
    City Councilman’s Office, Apartment Building Targeted by Anti-LGBTQ+ ProtestersErik Bottcher shared images of hateful graffiti outside his apartment building, which he said was the result of “unhinged online conspiracy theories.”
  13. politics
    January 6 Committee on Donald Trump: Lock Him UpAfter a monthslong investigation, the January 6 committee issued criminal referrals against Donald Trump to the Justice Department.
  14. early and often
    Pelosi Attacker Planned to Target Tom Hanks, Gavin Newsom, Hunter BidenInvestigators testified during a preliminary hearing that David DePape had additional targets aside from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  15. sports
    Grant Wahl Died From Aortic Aneurysm, Autopsy ShowsThe acclaimed soccer writer collapsed last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar.
  16. weather
    Great News for New Yorkers Who Hate DarknessGet ready for slightly less depressing afternoons.
  17. politics
    Scott Stringer Files Defamation Suit Against Harassment AccuserThe former comptroller is suing lobbyist Jean Kim, alleging that her accusations against him were defamatory.
  18. politics
    Jay Jacobs Has Few Regrets and No ApologiesDespite a bruising midterm, the Democratic boss isn’t going anywhere, to the frustration of critics.
  19. politics
    What Happens to Paul Whelan Now?President Biden said his administration is not giving up on securing the former marine’s release from Russia.
  20. sports
    Brittney Griner Is Coming Home From a Russian PrisonThe WNBA star is headed home after being released in a prisoner swap for the notorious international arms dealer.
  21. early and often
    Letitia James’s Office Is Facing Its Own Sexual-Harassment ScandalThe New York attorney general has been accused of handling sexual-harassment claims against her chief of staff differently than those against Cuomo.
  22. early and often
    Guess Where More of Trump’s Stolen Classified Documents Turned UpHint: they were located among “suits and swords and wrestling belts and all sorts of things.”
  23. politics
    Brian Sicknick’s Family Snubs Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthyFamily members of a police officer who died following the attack on the Capitol refused to shake hands with Republican leaders at a medal ceremony .
  24. politics
    Not Even Alex Jones Can Help Kanye WestThe Infowars host kept trying to let him denounce Nazis, but he doubled down on his admiration of Hitler.
  25. politics
    Hakeem Jeffries Elected As Next Leader of House DemocratsThe 52-year-old congressman will become the first Black person to lead a congressional party.
  26. politics
    What a Difference 10 Years Makes: The Senate Votes to Protect Same-Sex MarriageThe legislation received support from several Republican senators, including Mitt Romney, who once openly opposed same-sex marriage.
  27. politics
    Eric Adams Says His Upcoming Trip to Qatar Is ‘On My Dime’The mayor is set to travel to Doha, Qatar, in preparation for New York City to serve as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  28. what we know
    Alleged Club Q Shooter Previously Threatened Mother: UpdatesIt is unclear why the 22-year-old suspect was allowed to retain guns after a previous incident involving police.
  29. politics
    What We Know About the New Special Counsel for the DoJ’s Trump Probe, Jack SmithSmith, who Attorney General Merrick Garland named Friday, was most recently a chief prosecutor in the Hague investigating war crimes.
  30. education
    New York Schools Ordered to Ditch Native American Team Names, MascotsThe State Education Department says schools need to remove the terms and imagery by the end of the school year, unless a recognized tribe signs off.
  31. early and often
    Kari Lake Is Denying Her Election LossIn a video posted Thursday, Lake said her legal team is “exploring every avenue to correct the many wrongs that have been done this past week.”
  32. just asking questions
    Why Tom Bonier Knew There Would Be No Red WaveMonths ago, the Democratic strategist said this time the midterms would be different because of the backlash to Dobbs. Here’s what he’s learned since.
  33. just asking questions
    John Fetterman’s Team on How the Stroke Changed His CampaignSenior adviser Rebecca Katz on the health crisis, the controversy, and how they turned a purple state blue on Election Day.
  34. 2022 midterms
    The Midterms’ Fresh Faces: 6 History-Making Politicians Elected in 2022A look at some of the rising stars who triumphed on Tuesday.
  35. the group portrait
    The Embattled Women of the FDNYThe FDNY’s first woman commissioner puts its gender gap in relief.
  36. early and often
    Kathy Hochul Beats Back a Serious Challenge From Lee ZeldinThe governor’s race became surprisingly close after the Republican assailed her on crime and made inroads in the suburbs.
  37. what we know
    Pelosi Attacker Allegedly Planned to Kidnap and Torture Speaker: UpdatesThe suspect spouting far-right beliefs plotted to zip-tie the House Speaker, according to federal prosecutors.
  38. politics
    It Took 157 Years, But New York Has a Female Fire CommissionerMayor Eric Adams officially appointed Laura Kavanagh, who has been serving as the interim fire commissioner since February.
  39. politics
    Attorneys in Trump Trial Struggle to Find Jurors Who Don’t Hate HimOne prospective juror who was sent home said, “I really, really don’t like Trump at all.”
  40. early and often
    Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin Spar Over Crime, Trump, and the Buffalo BillsHighlights from the New York gubernatorial debate.
  41. early and often
    Men in Tactical Gear Have Been Monitoring Ballot Drop Boxes in ArizonaAs the state’s Republican candidates embrace debunked election-fraud claims, Arizona voters have reported being watched and photographed.
  42. early and often
    With Zeldin Catching Up, Hochul Goes Hard on CrimeAfter dismissing a poll showing a close race thanks to public-safety concerns, her campaign is going on offense.
  43. early and often
    Sean Patrick Maloney’s House Race Is Now a ‘Toss Up’The Cook Political Report has downgraded the Democrat’s chances, noting that it’s been decades since a sitting DCCC or NRCC chair has lost reelection.
  44. early and often
    Cheri Beasley’s Shot at HistoryThe former judge will become North Carolina’s first Black U.S. senator if she wins next month. Has the Democratic Party done enough to help?
  45. early and often
    John Fetterman’s Doctor Gives Him the All ClearIn a letter, the candidate’s primary-care physician wrote that he was “recovering well” and faced no work restrictions.
  46. early and often
    Lee Zeldin Gains on Kathy Hochul and May Be Cutting Into Her BaseTwo new polls show the governor’s race tightening, with one suggesting Zeldin has unusual support in New York City.
  47. early and often
    12 Million People Have Applied for Student-Debt Relief Since This WeekendBiden said the program’s website handled the many applications “without a glitch or any difficulty.”
  48. early and often
    Herschel Walker Admits He Paid Ex-Girlfriend Who Had an AbortionThe Republican Senate candidate denies the $700 check was intended for an abortion.
  49. politics
    Biden Pardons Thousands of Marijuana Charges, ‘Dank Brandon’ Memes FollowThe president frees up federal weed policy.
  50. politics
    Secret Service Doesn’t Know How to Drive, Pull Off Cover-upAn SUV taking the vice-president to work Monday hit a curb, but the Secret Service initially said it was due to a “mechanical failure.”
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