@mossjon7

Jersey guy now working in NY as a reporter @syracusedotcom. Formerly an adopted Pittsburgher @PittsburghPG, @ThePUPNews, @thepittnews.

 Syracuse, NY
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Of note: the Democratic candidate appears to have won 54% of the vote in Cranberry Township
Stephen Scare-uso 👻@StephenJ_CarusoAug 19
Okay, NOW with all precincts reporting, Democrat Brandon Duke holds a 88 vote edge over Republican Scott Timko in an Trump +18 exurban Pittsburgh district special election.
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New York Mets
@MetsApr 22
Final: #Mets 3 - Minnesota 5
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The Block family is closing the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which was founded in 1786 and is the newspaper of record for Pennsylvania's second-largest city. post-gazette.com/local/city/…

Post-Gazette to publish final edition and cease operations on May 3

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owner Block Communications Inc. said Wednesday that it will cease publication of the newspaper May 3, an announcement that came...

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Checking back in on NY Assembly District 56 (Bed-Stuy): Eric Adams won 15,420 votes (87.5%) in 2021 Zohran Mamdani won 28,087 votes (78.2%) in 2025
Jon Moss@mossjon725 Jun 2025
The results from NY Assembly District 56 (Bed-Stuy): Eric Adams won 8,974 first-round votes (45.1%) in 2021 Zohran Mamdani won 15,436 first-round votes (64.8%) in 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Christine Donohue retains her seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, keeping court’s Democratic majority.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
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Happy Election Day!
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Every year: nytimes.com/2001/11/11/magaz…

The Way We Live Now: 11-11-01; Lost and Found (Published 2001)

Colson Whitehead essay about when he first defined himself as New Yorker through memories of riding subway; says New Yorkers always see city through eyes of first glimpse; each person defines it for...

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Are the Mets good again?
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There's always a Pittsburgh connection (cc @chrisbriem): Mamdani's dad went to Pitt and graduated in 1967 with a political science degree
The New York Times
@nytimes25 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani stunned former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the New York City mayoral primary race to the 33-year-old state lawmaker. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4ejCGrD

‘We Have Won,’ Mamdani Says, as Cuomo Concedes N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary (Published 2025)

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, galvanized voters with an energetic campaign focused on affordability. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo left the door open to running in the general election.

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Owens won all but two of the city's 19 wards, and won every city council district -- including Pat Hogan's by 15%
syracuse.com
@syracusedotcom25 Jun 2025
Sharon Owens wins Democratic primary for Syracuse mayor syracuse.com/politics/cny/20…

Sharon Owens wins Democratic primary for Syracuse mayor

Owens would be the city's first Black mayor if she goes on to win in the general election

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The results from NY Assembly District 56 (Bed-Stuy): Eric Adams won 8,974 first-round votes (45.1%) in 2021 Zohran Mamdani won 15,436 first-round votes (64.8%) in 2025
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"Hyper-local political networks — whether embodied in the machines or in their opposition — have lost the ability and even the will to mobilize voters en masse and to independently elevate mayoral candidates." politico.com/news/magazine/2…

If Cuomo Wins, It Was All But Inevitable. Here’s Why.

For decades, New York politics was defined by party machines, yes, but also a hyper-engaged voting public. Now, with the end of both, a candidate’s starpower is all that counts.

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Pairs nicely with this: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

American Realignment

The country is sliding from an era of politics forged by social connections at the neighborhood level to one where cultural and ideological polarization dominates.

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Black Families Are Leaving New York. Can a Pastor’s Plan End the Exodus? (Published 2025)

In the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, a pastor is devoting his time to building affordable housing for his congregation.

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In 2021, Gainey won a four-man contest with 46.35% of the vote In 2025, with 91% of precincts fully reporting, Gainey lost a two-man contest with 46.24% of the vote
Marc Levy@timelywriter21 May 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (@AP) _ Corey O’Connor defeats Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Democratic primary that hinged on housing and public safety
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