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Senior vice president for communications @ Slingshot Strategies

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Claudia knows how bad she screwed this district, so she’s already waving around a Trump endorsement — more than a year before the election! (Congrats
Claudia, but it won’t help you on Nov. 3, 2026.) #NY24

25.10.2025 18:33 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Dems Can Win a Senate Seat in Texas. Yes, Really Democrats need to play the long game in Texas, which doesn't mean they shouldn't take advantage of the opportunity to flip a Senate Seat in 2026.

"[M]y north star is building the infrastructure Democrats need to sustainably compete in Texas. ... But it’s also the case that the Democratic ecosystem ... needs to be nimble enough to recognize an opportunity in front of us, and bold enough to seize it." — @lukewarfordtx.bsky.social

25.10.2025 21:27 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Personal vehicles dominate city traffic, so to lower VMT, we need a lot more strategies like congestion pricing to get New Yorkers to stop driving so much. Low traffic neighborhoods and bus rapid transit aren't just nice-to-haves, they're how we win.

22.10.2025 22:54 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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NYC Is Losing the War on Cars New Yorkers are driving a lot more—plus some links to rev up your Wednesday.

How to incentivize the 34% who drive (and make up 80% of NYC's traffic) to join the 65% who get around car-free?

@openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...

22.10.2025 14:24 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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NYC Is Losing the War on Cars New Yorkers are driving a lot more—plus some links to rev up your Wednesday.

Morning Spew for Night Owls—New Yorkers are driving their personal cars a lot more.

This is bad.

Today's Morning Spew:

23.10.2025 01:10 👍 28 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
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Claudia can’t tell us who we are because she DOESN’T KNOW who we are.

Instead of lying about us, why don’t you come down to the protests — here in your district! — and see who’s really out here.

We’d love to see you… for once!

18.10.2025 17:29 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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📢 Now is the time for solidarity.
The only effective answer to organized greed is more organized labor 📢

Join us! —> www.ellmanforcongress.com #NoKings #NY24

18.10.2025 17:44 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Mayor Adams must let DOT do its job Ambitious initiatives to make our streets work better for all New Yorkers are being stymied by the very officials that tout them. Mayor Adams needs to get out of the Department of Transportation’s …

"New York is a city of transit riders and pedestrians, and our streets should be oriented towards them. Whoever is the new mayor next year must operate with those principles, not just platitudes. Let’s let the Department of Transportation get to work." www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/05/m...

06.10.2025 16:05 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Mayor Adams must let DOT do its job Ambitious initiatives to make our streets work better for all New Yorkers are being stymied by the very officials that tout them. Mayor Adams needs to get out of the Department of Transportation’s …

"We need a mayor who will empower DOT and allow them to make our city’s streets work better for everyone," writes Michael Sutherland of @openplans.org.

www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/05/m...

06.10.2025 12:46 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Mayor Adams must let DOT do its job Ambitious initiatives to make our streets work better for all New Yorkers are being stymied by the very officials that tout them. Mayor Adams needs to get out of the Department of Transportation’s way and let them do their job.
05.10.2025 09:00 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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I'm Raj Goyle. I’m running for New York State Comptroller because power should work for you.

The system is broken, but I’ve been fighting and fixing broken systems my whole life.

If you elect me as Comptroller, I will use every ounce of power to make your life better.

22.09.2025 12:24 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
Claudia Tenney being thirsty for famous tennis player Novak Djokovic.

Claudia Tenney being thirsty for famous tennis player Novak Djokovic.

It's hilariously hypocritical for Claudia Tenney to call Zohran a "fake populist" when she is the one courting billionaires and refusing to hold town halls

I spent all weekend meeting voters at protests. Claudia spent all weekend being thirsty for Novak Djokovic. Is that real populism?

25.08.2025 20:43 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
Claudia Tenney lies her ass off about Zohran Mamdani on FOX News, while also being a massive hypocrite because she has taken nearly $13 million dollars from out of state donors. 

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LIVE

FOX NEWS
1:21 MT
FILINGS: MAMDANI RAISED $1.2M+ FROM OUTSIDE NYC

Claudia Tenney lies her ass off about Zohran Mamdani on FOX News, while also being a massive hypocrite because she has taken nearly $13 million dollars from out of state donors. Text in image: LIVE FOX NEWS 1:21 MT FILINGS: MAMDANI RAISED $1.2M+ FROM OUTSIDE NYC

A sample of Claudia's out of state donors, including multiple billionaires (like Harlan Crow).

A sample of Claudia's out of state donors, including multiple billionaires (like Harlan Crow).

Claudia went on FOX last week to seethe about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, she attacked him for raising a million from non-NYC donors.

Claudia has raised $13 MILLION from donors outside of NY, including from Harlan Crow, BFF of Clarence Thomas.

Claudia is, as always, a massive hypocrite.

25.08.2025 20:43 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
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'Severe' staffing shortages on the rise at VA medical centers, watchdog finds Veterans Affairs Administration facilities across the country have reported 50% more severe staffing shortages at a time when the Trump administration is seeking to reduce employment levels at the age...

Because of cuts put in place by our representatives in this administration there are shortages in medical staff coming for the VA. This is unacceptable.

buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

18.08.2025 17:26 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Alissa at the Orleans County Democratic Picnic

Alissa at the Orleans County Democratic Picnic

Everyone deserves social security.
Everyone deserves quality healthcare.
Everyone deserves good public services.
Period.

Claudia Tenney wants to slash all of these to give money to her billionaires donors. I'm showing up to fight for everyone in NY-24.

DONATE - secure.actblue.com/donate/aliss...

19.08.2025 01:10 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 1
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In 2024, traffic violence killed a New Yorker every 35 hours. Lives are on the line, which is why today, we're proud to announce the Progressive Caucus's endorsement of our member @cmjuliewon.bsky.social's lifesaving legislation - Intro 1138 - that calls for universal daylighting in New York City.

30.07.2025 19:56 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 2
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Could New York City’s Next Comptroller Be a Punk Rocker? Justin Brannan, a city councilman from Bay Ridge running in the Democratic primary, used to play guitar for the hardcore bands Indecision and Most Precious Blood.

Justin Brannan, the Bernie Sanders-endorsed New York City comptroller contender, is looking to bring some punk edge to the office.

21.06.2025 19:07 👍 84 🔁 10 💬 2 📌 1
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Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City It's a long and winding road just to set up some tables and chairs.

It’s time for the Council to acknowledge that the outdoor dining program they created is fundamentally flawed. We need a new bill that addresses the critical problems of seasonality, a burdensome application, and hyperlocal veto. They need to fix this. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/06/c...

06.03.2025 15:12 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
A New York Politico playbook article on People for Public Space

A New York Politico playbook article on People for Public Space

We’re here to make public space a political priority.

Thrilled to be working with Jackson Chabot and Kevin LaCherra on People for Public Space to help elect livable streets champions to the next city council.

www.peopleforpublicspacenyc.com

13.02.2025 14:47 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1

I think you have the wrong person

07.02.2025 14:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ways to Reimagine NYC streets after Congestion Pricing | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News The MTA is reporting less traffic and emptier streets in Manhattan after congestion pricing tolls went into effect earlier this month, and with that New York City has an opportunity t...

Listen to @openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social talk to Sean Carlson on @wnyc.org ’s All Things Considered about the changes that should be made to Manhattan’s streets now that there are fewer cars on the road. www.wnyc.org/story/ways-t...

25.01.2025 16:55 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Mamdani, Blake, and Myrie are at 2% or below in both versions of the field. 40% not sure with the current field, 23% with Cuomo in

17.01.2025 23:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

No problem!

17.01.2025 23:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mamdani, Blake, and Myrie are at 2% or below in both versions of the field

17.01.2025 23:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

He was polled. Mamdani, Blake, and Myrie are at 2% or below in both versions of the field

17.01.2025 23:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

40% not sure with the current field, 23% with Cuomo in

17.01.2025 22:56 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Mamdani, Blake, and Myrie are at 2% or below in both versions of the field.

17.01.2025 22:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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Hochul: 64% favorable, 28% unfavorable (+36)
Stringer: 40% 👍 11% 👎(+29)
Cuomo: 55% 👍 36% 👎 (+19)
Lander: 26% 👍8%👎 (+18)
Ramos: 22%👍6%👎 (+16)
Adams: 26%👍66%👎 (-40)

17.01.2025 22:16 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 2

New Slingshot Strategies poll of the mayoral race (1,000 registered Dems in NYC) was released today.

Current field (no Cuomo) 1st choice:
Stringer: 18%
Adams: 17%
Ramos: 9%
Lander: 7%

With Cuomo 1st choice:
Cuomo: 33%
Stringer: 13%
Adams: 11%
Ramos: 7%
Lander: 6%

17.01.2025 22:16 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 5 📌 11

Can i find an audience of Uncut Gems bits appreciators on here?

01.12.2024 23:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0