Politics
Albany Agenda
An early look at the state legislative races on our radar this November
Will Democrats win back their supermajority in the state Senate? Or will Republicans pick up some seats?
Politics
When the state Capitol’s empty, what do lobbyists do?
Lobbyists keep up with the times and clients on the fundraising and golf circuit.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Partisan rift deepens over NY immigration law
As Hochul moves to enact a law limiting local cooperation with ICE, her opponent Blakeman said he’d end “sanctuary state” policies.
Politics
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Blakeman reports extra $1.6 million raised in amended campaign filing
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s initial July disclosure fell far short of his fundraising claims
NYPD
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
2026 congressional midterm elections
How big money scrambled to support Espaillat in the final weeks
Dark money donors to super PACs supporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Antonio Reynoso were revealed in post-election filings.
News & Politics
GOP council members distance themselves from Young Republicans after antisemitism claims
Inna Vernikov had her name pulled from the NYYRC website months ago, while Vickie Paladino’s considering skipping the next event.
2026 New York state elections
Voters may have been caught on camera for years in Fulton County town
The BOE’s investigating courtroom cameras in Broadalbin left on during the June 23 primary.
Campaigns & Elections
Lasher is keeping Katz
“Anyone focused on blacklisting consultants four months before the most important midterm election of my lifetime should reexamine their priorities.”
Donald Trump
Cait Conley fears Trump’s cartel focus could create a national security blind spot
The NY-17 Democratic nominee questioned the administration’s planning for Iran and said she would seek a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, if elected.
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2026 New York gubernatorial election
Blakeman fundraising numbers much lower than he initially touted
A top campaign official said the GOP gubernatorial candidate had raised $11 million. His filings show that number was off by millions. His campaign stands by it.
Campaigns & Elections
Mamdani raises $304,000 in first reelection filing
The New York City mayor plans on opting out of the public funding program in 2029 after bringing in big contributions.
New York City Council
Horse carriage ban sponsor Chris Marte is having a moment
A Q&A with the the lower Manhattan council member who’s in the middle of two major legislative battles, regulating horses and home health aides.
Campaigns & Elections
Siffert, Martinez win tight Assembly races after recounts
Poised for November wins, attorney David Siffert would be New York’s first nonbinary state legislator as Patrick Martinez continues the Crowley dynasty.
DSA
DSA debates how to debate AOC presidential endorsement
Explaining the latest fight roiling the Democratic Socialists of America
LGBTQ+
State lawmakers eye LGBTQ+ caucus in Albany
The state Legislature is set to welcome the most out LGBTQ+ lawmakers in its history.
New York City
New rules: You don’t need labor during an election; you need them after
In the reshuffling of power over the past two years, Big Labor has lost several big races.
Campaigns & Elections
The 26 new rules for elections in ’26
How the game changed after this year’s primaries.
