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Democrats Wrest Control Of NY State Senate From Republicans


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Max Rivlin-Nadler

Published Nov 7, 2018

Modified Nov 7, 2018


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Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, will be the new Senate Majority Leader in New York.
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Max Rivlin-Nadler

Published Nov 7, 2018

Modified Nov 7, 2018


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Max Rivlin-Nadler has been a contributor to Gothamist since 2013. He has also reported for the New York Times, NPR, and The Intercept. His years-long investigation into New York City's arcane civil forfeiture laws led to a series of reforms which altered a practice that had been taking millions from poor communities for decades. Recently, he brought back a surfing habit from a few years on the west coast, and would love to see you all out in the Rockaways.

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