Emma G. Fitzsimmons
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City Hall Bureau Chief for @nytimes. Texan, subway enthusiast & mom of two boys. [email protected]
New York, NY
Joined September 2008
Finally, someone asks me MY bagel order:
nytimes.com
The New York Times’s City Hall bureau chief preps us for the Democratic primary.
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Bernie Sanders expresses frustration with Democratic leaders in New York who haven't endorsed Mamdani. With his momentum, they should be "jumping up and down - this is our guy. We got another fight on our hands and that is the future of the Democratic Party.".
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A new mom asks Mamdani what she can do to help him make universal childcare happen. Mamdani says some people argue that his plan is too ambitious, but it is achievable: “Do not stop organizing.” He encourages her to join DSA or another progressive organization.
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RT @hollypret: Spotted CM Farah Louis at the fighting oligarchy town hall w/ Zohran Mamdani in conversation with Bernie Sanders. She was on….
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Bernie Sanders says the mayor’s race is a “test case” for whether we still live in a democracy. “What are the oligarchs afraid of? Seems to be a nice guy… They’re afraid of Mr. Mamdani becoming an example of what can happen all over this country.” .The crowd stands and cheers.
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RT @boreskes: NEW: NYC's Labor Day parade was a moveable feast of Democratic politicians exhibiting their union bonafides. @ZohranKMamdan….
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RT @RichAzzopardi: My understanding is that this is a dormant account from IBEW local 3 & they don’t know who currently has the keys. @andr….
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Bernie Sanders Stumps for Mamdani as Part of Fighting Oligarchy Tour with @boreskes:
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Mr. Sanders will host the Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City at a town hall in Brooklyn on Saturday night. The two marched in a Labor Day parade that morning in Manhattan.
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RT @boreskes: "Trump is not expected to attend the ceremony at Ground Zero next week to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks….
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It was unclear exactly how the federal government would take control of the site in Lower Manhattan. As a candidate, Mr. Trump offered a preview of one potential option.
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NYC just saw its worst summer for subway service in 7 years, MTA data shows:
gothamist.com
Subway delays caused by infrastructure problems sharply spiked in June and July.
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A Mayor in Disrepute Saved by an Ambassadorship. The Year Was 1950.
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Eric Adams would not be the first to leave Gracie Mansion for an embassy. William O’Dwyer did it decades ago.
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RT @createcraig: Making an appearance at John Cats birthday party is Mayor Adams — just after his impassioned speech vowing to stay in the….
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RT @lizkimtweets: A clash of Wolf of Wall Street memes between Mamdani and Adams. What a surreal race.
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RT @morganfmckay: “Andrew Cuomo is a snake and liar” and I am the only candidate who can win against Mamdani, @NYCMayor says as rumors swir….
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RT @BostonGlobe: A new poll from Emerson College found that Mayor Michelle Wu leads her closest challenger, former nonprofit executive Josh….
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Compared with Emerson’s last poll of the race in February, Wu’s lead has grown by a sizable 29 percentage points.
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RT @NickReisman: Gov. Hochul, asked about President Trump potentially offering Mayor Adams or Sliwa a job: “Contrary to what the president….
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RT @boreskes: NEW: Hochul, Schumer and Jefferies' unwillingness to endorse @ZohranKMamdani for mayor has gotten ample attention. Another….
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Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.
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RT @npfandos: MORE NEWS: Advisers have been crafting a plan for President Trump to nominate Eric Adams to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in….
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The discussions are said to be part of an effort to get Mayor Eric Adams to end his mayoral campaign in New York City, clearing a path for Andrew Cuomo.
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*New* Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap for the general election and will ask supporters to stop donating:
nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support especially among small-dollar donors in New York City.
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