Wake Up Call: Top Democrats Push for Letitia James as NYC Mayor

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• New York State Attorney General Letitia James is being eyed by the state’s top Democrats for a special election run for mayor if current Mayor Eric Adams leaves before the end of his term. While James said she’s focusing on her role as attorney general, she hasn’t shut down rumors of a mayoral run, either. (New York Post)
• The Florida Bar has activated its disciplinary hotline in the wake of Hurricane Helene to address resident concerns over ...