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@politico political reporter & NY Playbook co-author
Apr 19 6 tweets 2 min read
!! A person just self-immolated outside Manhattan court, where Trump trial underway. Police slow to respond in part because of barricades around park

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Should have posted a graphic warning, very scary, active scene. Did not hear him say anything before he dosed himself with a fluid. Cannot read from here what his colored cards say. He was responsive when he was removed but he is very, very badly burned. Body charred.
Aug 3, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
I visited three NYC-run migrant respite centers last night. Cots end to end and limited showers, but also touches like rooms with prayer rugs and makeshift parking lots for delivery bikes. A Playbook exclusive: via @politicopoliti.co/3OiYGq3 @politico Asylum seekers with children could soon be sleeping on the streets, even as NYC has prioritized housing families, OEM commish @zachiscol told me as we toured respite centers. A Playbook exclusive: via @politicopoliti.co/3OiYGq3
Apr 6, 2022 17 tweets 6 min read
Hourslong standoff now at East Village encampment, where sanitation truck is ready to clear out tents but unhoused NYers refuse to leave. Camp resident Cynthia tells us others are “just one bad break away from sleeping in the tent next to mine.” ImageImageImageImage Sanitation truck just left, police still here but fewer officers than before
Mar 18, 2022 5 tweets 1 min read
Mayor of New York City’s travels this week:
Monday: Washington, D.C.
Tuesday: Miami
Friday: Chicago My story from earlier this week on @NYCMayor Adams in the national spotlight: specne.ws/3Rveqd via @NY1
Jun 2, 2020 16 tweets 12 min read
.@RepEliotEngel, criticized by primary challengers for not returning to his Bronx/Westchester district for months during COVID crisis, now at presser in the Bronx with city and state elected officials !!! @RepEliotEngel heard on hot mic asking @rubendiazjr for a turn to speak, says twice, "If I didn't have a primary, I wouldn't care."

Diaz responds, "Don't do that to me."

(h/t @News12BX livestream)
Apr 27, 2020 17 tweets 11 min read
"I think keeping the election activity to a minimum in this environment makes sense," @NYCMayor says, appearing to support cancellation of NYS presidential primary. De Blasio is a Sanders supporter. @NYCMayor .@BernieSanders' camp submitted letter to @NYSBOE saying he wishes to remain on NY ballot, despite dropping out. Restates that he wants to gather delegates to influence party platform: big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/athena/files/2… (h/t @HuffPostPol)