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In the midst of New York City's mayoral primary, a super PAC backing Andrew M. Cuomo, the favorite to win, has collected $10 million from business leaders and special interest groups. Donations from Suffolk Construction's head, Vornado Realty Trust's chairman, and DoorDash, a food
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A competitive primary election is set to take place in Passaic County on June 10, as two Democrats, James Freeswick and Donald Pavlak Jr., will vie for the party nomination to run for mayor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Mayor Christopher Vergano in the general election on November 4.
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Residents of Tooting in south London have expressed alarm over rampant drug dealing and antisocial behaviour in the area, despite Labour mayor Sadiq Khan's calls for the decriminalisation of cannabis possession. The community has witnessed an 11.4 per cent annual increase in crimes, with drug offences and
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Janie Hamilton's eyes well up with tears as she recalls her son James's descent into cannabis addiction and eventual death at 36. James, once a bright and ambitious young man, became increasingly erratic and paranoid after repeated use of the Class B drug, which his mother
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As the political climate in the United States continues to fluctuate under President Donald Trump, London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is making a compelling case for US businesses to relocate to the UK capital. In an appeal to international investors, Khan portrayed London as a beacon of stability and a
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As the New York City mayoral primary heats up, former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is facing scrutiny for his similarities to incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Despite Cuomo's campaign claims of being a better manager than Adams, many New Yorkers are concerned that a Cuomo victory would be akin
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plans to build on large swathes of green belt land around the city, including in the borough of Bromley, have sparked controversy. Khan's policy reversal contradicts his 2016 manifesto pledge to oppose green belt development, and experts warn that his policies have
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The London Mayor's decision to support the partial decriminalisation of cannabis, despite not having the authority to do so as an elected official outside of Parliament, has sparked public outcry and debate in the UK. This move comes amidst growing concerns about the Government's handling of
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's vocal support for decriminalizing possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use has raised eyebrows within the Labour Party, particularly with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ruling out any change in the current government's stance. This move can be seen as
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Robert Dyer was elected Mayor of Virginia Beach at the general election of November 5, 2024. Richard Kowalewitch, a candidate for mayor in that same election, filed a petition to contest the election on December 5, 2024. However, due to failure to properly serve the mayor within the required time
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to give 500 new properties to the homeless using £17 million of taxpayer money. This move comes as part of his 2024 manifesto pledge to "eliminate" rough sleeping in the capital by 2030. The properties will be refurbished and used
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Marco Mendicino, a former Liberal cabinet member and chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney, is reportedly considering a run for mayor of Toronto in the 2026 municipal election. Multiple sources, including four close to Mendicino, have confirmed that he is eyeing a mayoral bid to replace incumbent Olivia
