Veronica Kennedy

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Posted: May 9, 2025 / 07:38 PM EDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 07:38 PM EDT NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City council members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers joined PIX on Politics to discuss their pedicab legislation, which limits drivers’ access to Manhattan’s Theater District. The council members also discussed the latest developments regarding the state budget. Watch the video player for the full interview.

5 days ago | pix11.com | Dan Mannarino |Veronica Kennedy

NEW YORK (PIX11) — United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew appears on PIX on Politics to discuss the union’s request for mayoral candidates to participate in a “Teacher for a Day” initiative. Mulgrew does not specify which candidates have participated, but he does share his hopes for what they should gain from the experience. Mulgrew also discusses the cell phone ban (now passed in the state budget) and how it will affect New York City schools.

1 week ago | pix11.com | Dan Mannarino |Veronica Kennedy

NEW YORK (PIX11) — PIX on Politics’ with Dan Mannarino meets up with New York City Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo on the campaign trail in Brooklyn. The Democratic primary frontrunner is discussing Mayor Adams’ budget head-on, with serious concerns of a potential recession. Cuomo countered the current administration, saying, “No one has gone more rounds with President Trump than I have.”Watch the video player for the full interview.

1 month ago | pix11.com | Dan Mannarino |Veronica Kennedy

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Primary day in New York City is just about three months away. The incumbent candidate, Mayor Eric Adams, lost an endorsement he had last time around. New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn heads the Brooklyn Democratic Party. She is now backing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, despite being one of Adams’ most loyal supporters, including during his corruption trial. She joined PIX on Politics and explained why she endorsed Cuomo for New York City mayor over Adams.

1 month ago | pix11.com | Dan Mannarino |Veronica Kennedy

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Randy Mastro to be New York City’s new first deputy mayor. Last year, Adams nominated Mastro to serve as the city’s top lawyer. Many members of the New York City Council openly opposed his nomination. In his confirmation hearing, New York City Council members grilled Mastro for hours and he ultimately withdrew his nomination. Mastro works as a prominent attorney who at the time had multiple active cases against the city.