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Letitia James Will Announce Run for NY Governor, Sources Say: Report [Update: It’s Official. She’s Running]
James, who is currently New York’s attorney general, is expected to announce her run in the coming days.
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Picks State Sen. Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor
Brian Benjamin will be the second Black man in NY history to hold the title. Hochul is expected to formally announce his new role on Thursday.
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NYC Council Votes to Bar Companies From Testing Job Applicants for Marijuana
In what’s being called a groundbreaking measure, New York City’s City Council has passed a bill banning most companies from testing job applicants for marijuana. The bill, which was approved by the Council April 9, awaits signature by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who, according to the New York Times, supports the measure. The change would…
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With Primary Win, Letitia James Inches Closer to Being 1st Black Woman to Win Statewide Office in New York
On Thursday night, New York City public advocate Letitia “Tish” James won the Democratic primary to become the state’s attorney general in a packed and competitive field. With her victory, James edges closer to being the first black woman elected to a statewide office, should she win the seat in the November. She beat out…