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New York’s 2019 primary election results

The outcomes in an open state Senate seat, a New York City Council rematch, and more.

New York City

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How ranked-choice voting would change New York City campaigns

Tuesday’s partisan primaries could be the last in which In New York City voters will only have one choice for a given office. The New York City Charter Revision Commission included ranked-choice voting among its proposals. Here’s how that could transform campaigning.

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Five things to watch for in the Queens district attorney race

Queens Democrats will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the most closely watched district attorney race in the borough in generations. Could it be the death knell of the Queens machine? That’s one of City & State’s five things to watch as the returns come in.

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New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall

New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall: a timeline of key developments over the past 50 years.

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How New York almost didn’t legalize same-sex marriage

The threats. The fights. The sacrifices. The behind-the-scenes story of the landmark 2011 law.

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Whirlwind last week in Albany

Rounding up the week’s political news: progressive policy making, the passing of major climate bills, big endorsements for Queens District Attorney Tiffany Cabán and more.

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What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session

Lawmakers have reached deals in recent days on some high-profile issues like sexual harassment reforms but it remains to be seen whether Democrats will be able to achieve all their legislative priorities before they adjourn for the year this week. Here’s a rundown of the state of play on the top issues.

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Independent group airing pro-Cabán TV ad this weekend

A group of Brooklyn progressives with ties to the Tiffany Cabán campaign are running a pro-Cabán television ad. Melinda Katz's campaign said it's illegal coordination.

Andrew Cuomo

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Who needs Andrew Cuomo?

In recent weeks, Democratic lawmakers showed Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not dominate Albany like he used to.

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What’s in a Times endorsement?

The New York Times editorial board endorsed Tiffany Cabán on Tuesday, but do the newspaper’s endorsements sway election outcomes? City & State had a look at the Times editorial board’s endorsements in the past three years.

New York City

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Who’s the frontrunner in the Queens district attorney race?

Queens has a competitive district attorney race for the first time in decades, but there has been no public polling. So City & State reached out to experts to see who is the frontrunner, what will be the biggest factor in the race, and how many years the victor might serve.

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Why the state Legislature will never adjourn

The New York state Legislature is often called a “part-time” legislature, but experts say that designation is a product of tradition rather than law.

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Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions

John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.

New York City

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De Blasio and City Council reach agreement on $92.8 billion budget

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson reached an informal deal on the city’s $92.8 billion operating budget Friday afternoon, two weeks ahead of the deadline. Here’s what it’s in and what’s out.