New York State
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At the state Democratic convention, Hochul’s coalition is loud and proud
Party insiders lined up to praise the governor and endorse her for reelection, while those outside her orbit were few and struggled to be heard.
Labor
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Staten Island Amazon workers to cast union vote in March
The company has resumed its controversial ‘captive audience’ meetings and what workers described as ‘anti-union behavior.’
Campaigns & Elections
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Nikki Lucas, Manny De Los Santos win special Assembly elections
Both candidates will have to run again in the June 2022 Democratic primary.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Max Rose has a Fall-ing out
Assembly Member Charles Fall rescinded his congressional endorsement after Rose wouldn’t support his girlfriend for state Senate.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
With Diana Reyna, Suozzi makes a downstate ticket
The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.
Politics
Politics
Asian American advocacy group wants $30 million in mental health services after attacks in NYC
A fatal stabbing in Chinatown was the latest violent crime driving a call for action.
New York State
Politics
Five things to know about Kimberly Hill
The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
New York State
Politics
Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat
Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Voters head to the polls to fill two empty Assembly seats
A vacant seat in Brooklyn promises to be the latest in a series of proxy wars that have characterized the borough.
Politics
Politics
Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary
Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Politics
New York Assembly is (finally) moving to require more accountability for public officials who sexually harass employees
Progress has been elusive despite renewed calls for action following misconduct allegations that emerged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo one year ago.
New York State
Politics
The retirement of Cathy Nolan creates an open race for state Assembly
Western Queens could become even more progressive after the June Democratic primary.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo attorney denies impact of COVID-19 nursing home deaths on impeachment talks
Rita Glavin hasn’t directly addressed the major scandals Cuomo faced aside from sexual harassment allegations.
New York State
Politics
Jumaane Williams reassembles his old coalition
The long shot gubernatorial candidate is relying on the same supporters who didn’t get him elected statewide in 2018.
New York State
Politics
Hochul’s ‘transparency’ vow called into question over campaign finance practices
A new report found she failed to comply with some “LLC loophole” reforms.
New York State
Politics
Eric Adams calls for bail reform rollbacks at virtual state budget hearing
The New York City mayor is leaning on Albany Democrats who might be able to sway legislative leaders to back his more moderate public safety agenda in the upcoming state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
How the MTA meets its diverse contracting goals in the era of COVID-19
Michael Garner, the MTA’s chief diversity officer, discusses how the agency’s minority- and women-owned business program has met the challenges of the pandemic in an interview with City & State.
Politics
Politics
Here are some of the most high-profile cases on Alvin Bragg’s agenda
A probe into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump has national attention.
News & Politics
Politics