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Stephen Witt

Stephen Witt is an award-winning journalist who has covered New York City since 2001. He is the politics editor-in-chief of Schneps Media and PoliticsNY.

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Golden: Let’s Go Back To Albany To Greenlight Speed Cameras

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Sen. Dilan Blasts Velazquez, Reynoso In North Bklyn Brouhaha

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Nixon’s Bong Fundraiser has Black Clergy, Activists Questioning Her Candidacy

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Senate GOP Blasts City Dems On Speed Camera Issue

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Espinal, Peralta Agree To Debate, But Demand Level Playing Field

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Team Cuomo Shores Up Black Support With Jeffries’ Help

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