Politics

Politics

Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging

The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.

News & Politics

Politics

WFP fights to stay on state ballot

The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.

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Politics

Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?

Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.

Campaigns & Elections

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Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?

The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.

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Politics

Conservative billionaire drops millions on anti-ERA ads

Richard Uihlein donated $6.5 million to the Vote NO on Prop One Committee shortly before it launched a $4.5 million ad buy against the Equal Rights Amendment.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: Get reacquainted with City & State’s advisory board

Learn who’s in this exciting group, working to make sure our editorial coverage, power lists and rankings are focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

NYPD

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The NYPD piloted weapon scanners in subways two months ago. They won’t release the results

The controversial pilot of Evolv’s gun scanners in subway stations ended in August, and Mayor Eric Adams has said the department will tell us how it went. But when?

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Politics

State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy

The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.

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Politics

Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats

The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.

New York City Council

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These NYC Council challengers are fundraising aggressively

Democrat Maya Kornberg has nearly matched incumbent Democrat Shahana Hanif’s war chest in Brooklyn’s 39th council district.

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Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities

The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.

2024 presidential election

Politics

The fate of the state’s abandoned oil wells may depend on the presidential election

The next president could determine whether the state receives federal money to fix Western New York’s abandoned oil wells.

Cryptocurrency

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What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York

Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.

Politics

Politics

Inside the ‘permission structure’ of Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to remove Eric Adams from office

Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Greg Meeks and the Rev. Al Sharpton are at the forefront of political power players Hochul would consult before removing the mayor.

Heard Around Town

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Salamanca outraises Gibson in latest filing in Bronx borough president challenge

The term-limited council member raised more than $50,000 in the most recent cycle, while Gibson brought in about $31,000.

Campaigns & Elections

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Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races

Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.