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No unrest on Election Day

Despite fears of rioting, the state remained relatively calm.

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2020 New York state legislative general election results

Will the Democrats secure a supermajority in the state Senate?

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Are New York’s elections safe from cyberattack?

Boards of election may be a target for bad actors, but it’s not so easy to hack the vote.

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3 key downstate congressional races to watch

Swing districts on Staten Island and Long Island will likely feature the most competitive races.

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Early voting a work in progress in New York

Over 2.5 million New York voters cast their ballots in person before Election Day.

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Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests

Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.

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When should New Yorkers expect election results?

Official tallies won’t be finalized until at least December, but the outcomes of many races could become apparent as the absentee ballot count continues over the next several weeks.

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Why Max Rose might be upset by Nicole Malliotakis

The Republican Assembly member’s “law and order” message resonates on Staten Island.

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The NYC Board of Elections

A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.

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Who not to vote for when choosing judges

Some of the candidates aren’t campaigning and don’t live where they are running.

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21 in ’21 kicks into high gear

The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.

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Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?

The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.

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In wake of Barrett confirmation, NY lawmakers back court reform

Expanding the Supreme Court is increasingly mainstream, but some Democrats are hesitant.

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How can New York change its court culture?

Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.

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COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes

Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.

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Long early voting lines plague voters across New York

While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.