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New York House election results 2024

New York is home to seven swing districts that could help determine whether Democrats take control of the House.

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Outside groups spend millions to influence state legislative races

Realtors, charter school groups and unions have spent big on Democratic – and some Republican – candidates.

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Johnson and Jeffries appear at dueling rallies in NY-19

The Republican and Democratic House leaders are visiting upstate cities as they look to secure control of Congress.

New York City

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What everyone will be talking about at the 2024 Somos conference in Puerto Rico

From the next mayor to the next City Council speaker, there’s so much at stake this year.

Heard Around Town

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Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde

An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…

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Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection

Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.

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Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.

New York City

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NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit

At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.

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A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York

Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy

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Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats

Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.

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Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start

The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.

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WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate

The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.

Energy & Environment

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The future of wind power relies in part on who wins the presidency

Vice President Kamala Harris will likely embrace the clean, renewable energy source, while former President Donald Trump stymies it, according to experts.

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Gillibrand still sees abortion as winning issue for Democrats

U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand is not worried about Republican attempts to capitalize on confusion around the state Equal Rights Amendment.

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Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala

The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.