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Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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SHUTDOWN: With Schumer increasingly expected to resign, who would Hochul appoint to replace him?
By Staff Reporter Brooklyn, NY – October 19, 2025 – As the federal government teeters on the brink of another shutdown, the political spotlight in New York has intensified on one of…
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If Schumer vacates his Senate seat following midterm losses, who would Hochul appoint to replace him?
Even if Senator Chuck Schumer wins his personal reelection effort in November, the Democrats are likely to lose control of the Senate and oust Schumer as Leader of the Democratic Party caucus…
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NAACP calls on Peoples-Stokes to demand a downtown site for new Bills Stadium
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is at an enormous crux of power in Albany and is the only politician in Western New York — besides Governor Kathy Hochul — with enough clout…
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Hochul expected to use Mahoney Building for gubernatorial office when in Buffalo
Upon taking office on August 24th, Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to set up an Executive Chamber office inside the Mahoney State Office Building on Niagara Square at Court Street, which she…
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Kriner Cash may use extra $75 million in state education funding for ECC’s downtown campus
Superintendent Kriner Cash may use the surplus $75 million in state education funding this year to expand Erie Community College’s downtown campus — which would enhance the Buffalo Public School system’s ability…
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Niagara Falls has infrastructure needs too, Senator Kennedy
The massive new infrastructure bill proposed by President Joe Biden makes more than two trillion dollars available to remake the American infrastructure system — and Western New York stands to be appropriated…
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Playing defense for Cuomo puts Heastie’s Speakership in jeopardy
The progressive wing of the Assembly Democratic caucus is becoming increasingly disgruntled with the leadership of Carl Heastie in recent weeks, as the Speaker pulls out all of the stops to play defense…
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Peoples-Stokes will shape housing legislation this session
The newly ascendant Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is expected to play a key role in housing legislation that is expected early this session. Agencies like the New York City Housing Authority…
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Peoples-Stokes’ ascendancy could mean big gains for inner-city neighborhoods
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes‘ ascendancy to highest echelons of Albany’s political power structure, could mean big gains for the East Side neighborhoods that she represents. Her relationship with Assembly Speaker Carl…
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Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes announces funding for electrical updates at Central Terminal
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is pleased to announced this morning that Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes has secured a $250,000 earmark for electrical upgrades at the storied Buffalo Central Terminal. The earmark is the…
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Sam Hoyt’s absence at East Side press event raises eyebrows
Since Governor Andrew Cuomo was elected to his current office in 2010 and made Sam Hoyt an official at Empire State Development, the former Assemblyman has promoted himself as “Cuomo’s top guy…
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The conspiracy to destroy Joe Mascia unfolds
On Monday, the Buffalo Common Council met at their regularly scheduled caucus, where members review agenda items ahead of their Tuesday committee meetings. The meeting discussed the BMHA’s pending request for a…
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Does operative Mike Deely have the temperament for political work, ask teachers
Teachers from across Western New York have been questioning the political leadership of Mike Deely — whose short temper and gruff demeanor make him unsuitable for such a sensitive and pivotal leadership…
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Veronica Nichols slams Mayor Brown on SUNY appointment
Veronica Nichols, the community activist who challenged Assemblywoman Crystal People Stokes in a tree way primary contest last year, is calling out Mayor Byron Brown. Brown’s surprise appointment to the SUNY board…
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Peoples-Stokes is looking to land a lavish job at UB, says source
A prominent Democrat with close ties to Mayor Byron W. Brown tells me that Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes is angling for a position with the University at Buffalo, in the $180,000 to $200,000…
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Peoples-Stokes rebrands her mayoral control bill, as “The Community Schools Act”
Assemblywoman Crystal People-Stokes held a rally in support of legislation that has introduced in Albany in recent weeks, for which is seeking passage in the coming days. She is said to have…
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Nevergold tells Peoples-Stokes to take a step back on mayoral control
Former school board president Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold published a statement that opposes recent efforts by Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes to replace the school board with mayoral control of district schools. Peoples-Stokes is the chairwoman…
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Palma backs Antoine, as Peoples-Stokes falls flat in North Buffalo
Carmen Palma — one of the most politically influential community leaders in the city — is giving former Senator Antoine Thompson a big boost in a part of the 141st Assembly district where the incumbent Assemblywoman…
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Peoples-Stokes is a no-show at Assembly debate
Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, a twelve-year incumbent, was a no-show at last Thursday night’s Democratic primary debate. The audience booed her absence and expressed long moans of displeasure that lasted a number of minutes,…
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Peoples-Stokes offends black community, defends Cuomo’s Moreland corruption
Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes is perhaps the only elected official in New York State who is willing to go on record in defense of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s interference with the Moreland Commission, which…
