The New York state Capitol building in Albany.
Campaigns & Elections
Previewing the 2018 state Senate elections
Will a blue wave wipe out the GOP?
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Police Commissioner James O'Neill hold a press conference outside the Time Warner Center in Manhattan after the NYPD Bomb Squad removed an explosive device from the building on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
This Week’s Headlines
Bombs in New York and a governor’s debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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District 50
Campaigns & Elections
Why Democrats have a chance to replace state Sen. John DeFrancisco
He wanted to run for governor. Now Democrats want his district.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Catalina-Cruz
Immigration
What it means to be a ‘Dreamer’
Assembly candidate Catalina Cruz has said she would be New York’s first ‘Dreamer’ in office.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio shakes hands with comedian Jim Gaffigan at the 73rd Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in midtown Manhattan.
This Week’s Headlines
Proud Boys brawl, Dems raise cash and Cuomo leads in the polls
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Marty Golden
Personality
Updated: State Sen. Marty Golden’s brushes with controversy
Golden has a long history of getting himself into hot water
By GRACE SEGERS, REBECCA C. LEWIS, JEFF COLTIN
Personality
personality
John Liu Tony Avella
Campaigns & Elections
Tony Avella’s longshot state Senate bid
The former IDC member may have an even tougher time after his primary loss to John Liu.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
A medical marijuana cultivator sorts through the male and female plants.
Health Care
If New York legalizes pot, what happens to its medical marijuana program?
The two markets would likely coexist, but with inconsistencies.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Michael Bloomberg with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum.
This Week’s Headlines
Crooked politicians, a deadly limo crash and Bloomberg’s back to blue
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rachel May for State Senate
Interviews & Profiles
Rachel May looks to be a fresh voice in Albany
The Democratic nominee in Senate District 53 on her primary victory, upstate Democrats and reforming New York elections.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Rebecca C. Lewis
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