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A website and weekly magazine covering politics & policy in the Empire State. First Read emails 7 a.m. & 6 p.m. Got tips? editor@cityandstateny.com

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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Ho ho ho, WFP endorsements are here! But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Sorry readers, First Read was late this morning due to technical difficulties with our newsletter distributor. Fortunately it's a slow news day. 🙃
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?
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WTF is Eric Adams doing?
The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
On the heels of a presidential election where economic messaging played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s victory, Hochul pitched a $1 billion tax cut for the middle class, increased tax credits for families, direct rebate checks to most taxpayers in the state and free school meals for all students.
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Hochul’s soft launch for reelection
The governor’s State of the State speech laid out a vision of affordability and safety that felt like it could be a stump speech.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Here are some of the policy proposals Hochul is proposing in her State of the State
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Breaking down Hochul’s State of the State
The governor laid out the broad strokes of her agenda for the year in her annual speech and a nearly 150-page policy book
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
This week's magazine: bit.ly/3uj44Ul
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Trump who? If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.
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Takeaways from Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City speech
Trump who?
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Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 05/01/2025
@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social joined a group of public transit enthusiasts who borrowed one of their parents' cars to try to become the first people tolled when congestion pricing started at midnight. Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
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‘Just Tolled’: Public transit enthusiasts celebrate start of congestion pricing
A group of friends borrowed one of their parents’ cars to try to become the first people tolled under the new congestion pricing program just after midnight on Sunday.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
At @cityandstateny.bsky.social, publisher Tom Allon argues that our clear and consistent economic message is making this campaign the "breakout success" of 2025. And we're just getting started.
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Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 09/01/2025
My brilliant colleagues at @cityandstateny.bsky.social have produced a helpful guide to the major candidates running in this year's NYC mayoral election: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.
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NYC-DSA 🌹 @socialists.nyc · 08/01/2025
“In political campaigning, as in life, the best communicators are those who keep their message simple and consistent.” 🏡 Freeze the rent 🚌 Free & faster buses 👶 Childcare for all 🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
A City & State New York article headline reads: "Opinion: Who's winning the battle for the left?" The subheading questions whether Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's clear messaging will overshadow other progressive leaders like Comptroller Brad Lander, State Senators Jessica Ramos, and Zellnor Myrie. Below the text is a photograph of Zohran Mamdani speaking at a campaign event, standing at a podium with a sign reading "Zohran for New York City." He is surrounded by a diverse group of supporters holding signs with slogans such as "Freeze the Rent," "Fast & Free Buses," and "Childcare for All."
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
The ‘Weinstein’ bill is back on legislative agenda for 2025. The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
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Paulin’s ‘Weinstein’ bill back on legislative agenda for 2025
The controversial bill, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
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Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 09/12/2024
State Sen. Kevin Thomas told @cityandstateny.bsky.social the chair of the state Democratic Party promised him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional primary – which could be a crime. (The state party chair denies making him any promises.) @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:
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Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
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Sophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Pretty telling that the CRC announcement came out both a) so soon after @cityandstateny.bsky.social wrote about it last night / Playbook story on the CRC chair that came out T-30 mins prior, AND b) the same day as Adams' highly anticipated border czar meeting
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
A new poll from Siena College found a majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
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Poll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
A new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Today, I joined state leaders and policymakers on @cityandstateny.bsky.social Legislators’ Retreat education panel to discuss what New York’s students truly need. The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms.
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Linda B. Rosenthal @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Glad to take part in @cityandstateny.bsky.social panel on 🏠 earlier at the @MJHnews. There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
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Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
What makes a state legislator run for City Council? It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
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What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
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Ralph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
City & State's Annie McDonough takes a look those pols who've made the move and why. Definitely a must-read. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @anniemcdonough.bsky.social
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What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
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A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could be in their second term after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
New Opinion from Lincoln Restler and Bob Holden : While the CFB and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...
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Opinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaign
While the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds.
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Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 03/12/2024
Today is intrepid intern @richmen.bsky.social’s last day at @cityandstateny.bsky.social. Make sure you follow him so you can continue to read his reporting! www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rich-...
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Rich Mendez - CSNY
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not. bit.ly/3Vou9eV
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Annie McDonough @anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Sen. Simcha Felder will run in the special election for Kalman Yeger's Council seat, his spox confirms. Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time. BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...
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Simcha Felder Enters Race for NYC Council Special Election | Boro Park 24
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Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 03/12/2024
Staffers at 32BJ SEIU are trying to form a union of their own but say that they've faced hostility from union leadership. @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports for @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality
Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.
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Ralph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
City & State covered last night's Riders Alliance mayoral forum. Hmmm... someone's noticeably absent from this lineup! @anniemcdonough.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.social
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Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?
Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
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Ralph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
"The mayor has made some very wise personnel moves the last month, amidst all the chaos," writes City & State Publisher Tom Allon. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @tomallon.bsky.social
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Opinion: The emperor has new clothes
Mayor Eric Adams shuffled his top managers and came up with three aces. Can he still trump his critics and a growing legion of challengers?
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket? Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
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Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?
Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
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A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The long-awaited decision on a federal takeover will have to wait till an unknown date.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
“Someone breaks the law, I'll be the first one to call up ICE and say, ‘Get them out of here’” The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
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Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants accused of crimes
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The NYC officials and agencies on Bluesky, so far
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The NYC officials and agencies on Bluesky, so far
Check out who’s landed on the new social platform.
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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
At the @cityandstateny.bsky.social Clean Energy Summit, we heard from our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura as he introduced an important discussion on energy, econ development & workforce innovation for a more inclusive future. He also outlined our latest report: "Powering the Empire State": bit.ly/4fR71xi
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2024 NYBC Energy Report | New York Building Congress
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Here’s what’s in and what’s out of the ‘City of Yes’ plan
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NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
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Ralph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Which ones will Hochul take action on? Which ones will automatically become law??? The clock has started... @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.social
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Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature
There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.
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Ralph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Check out our City Hall team's analysis: @anniemcdonough.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.social
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NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
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Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s what's in it for Jessica Tisch:
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What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?
She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
We got the news on Jessica Tisch's NYPD Commissioner appointment www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD Commissioner
An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
“I knew that I wouldn't beat (REBNY) with traditional methods, but as a Gen Z digital native, I had a new weapon" Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy, and it's paid off
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Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
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Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
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Sophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Yet another public safety initiative from Adams using — yes, you guessed it — drones
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Annie McDonough @anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Council Member Chi Ossé's broker fee bill – legislation barring renters from being charged the often costly fees if they didn't hire the broker – has passed the City Council by a vote of 42-8 More here on the bill www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/...
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Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council
“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.
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Chris Caruso @ccaruso.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Important @cityandstateny.bsky.social OpEd from Althea Stevens and Justin Brannan on the harm that procuerement challenges inflict on the CIty's nonprofit sector. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...
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Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliff
The city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net.
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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 14/11/2024
In an op-ed for @cityandstateny.bsky.social, Council Members Justin Brannan and Althea Stevens explain the importance of ending the bureaucratic bottlenecks that are causing nonprofits serving New Yorkers to struggle: bit.ly/3ClBcyf
photo of nyc skyline. torn piece of paper displaying the City and State headline: "Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running,
but the city's pushing them off a cliff"
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🚲 @bicycle.bsky.social · 14/09/2024
city and state on bluesky when tho
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to announce the official relaunch of congestion pricing with a $9 price tag tomorrow: cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/...
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City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner is thinking about mounting another political comeback attempt – this time in the New York City Council. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
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Sophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
It’s happening!! Check it out. @cityandstateny.bsky.social
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