New York State
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The other voting option for November
Early voting provides an alternative to New Yorkers weary of both absentee ballots and voting in person on Election Day
New York State
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New York’s moment of fiscal truth is nigh
Lawmakers don’t have much more time to institute budget cuts.
New York City
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Washington Heights, Inwood continue higher census response rates
Latino communities are called “hard to count.” But Upper Manhattan is standing up to be counted.
New York City
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Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
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Manhattan district attorney 2021 Democratic primary candidates
There are nine challengers to Cyrus Vance Jr., but will the incumbent run for reelection?
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Schumer, AOC rep New York on DNC’s second night
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a powerful moderate, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive icon, hit similar notes in their Democratic National Convention speeches.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo rewrites the first draft of history
A new book and DNC speech suggest an accelerating effort to downplay the governor’s early pandemic failings.
New York State
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NY’s unresolved election mess
New York has taken steps to fix the problems that arose in the June primary, but still has more work to do.
New York State
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Could ConEd and PSEG Long Island be replaced?
Storm-related power outages revived talk of revoking franchises and public takeovers, but either would be slow and complicated.
Campaigns & Elections
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The men and women behind the primary’s biggest upsets
Behind every successful candidate is a hard-working campaign manager.
Campaigns & Elections
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Election officials look to avoid primary mishaps in November
The state will need a lot more money to make sure the general election runs smoothly.
New York State
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Key labor unions endorse Democrats in Western New York
These four open state Senate seats could determine the state’s approach to economic recovery in 2021.
New York City
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The end of the Bronx boys’ club
Female insurgents have the potential to completely reshape the foundation of the borough’s politics.
Campaigns & Elections
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New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results
New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results.
New York State
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Revisiting Geraldine Ferraro on the eve of Biden’s big choice
Democrats’ last female VP pick was from Queens and she gets a bad rap from political insiders.
Campaigns & Elections
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Queens borough president 2020 primary election results
Donovan Richards defeats Elizabeth Crowley on his way to Borough Hall.
New York City
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De Blasio’s history of bad blood with former allies
Hizzoner keeps his enemies far and his friends farther.
New York City
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