Politics

Retiring state senators a threat to Republican majority

The just-announced plans of state Sens. Kathy Marchione, John DeFrancisco and John Bonacic to step down give Republicans more reason to worry about their place in Albany

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The top fundraisers in congressional races across New York

Incumbents and leading challengers in New York House races are raking in donations.

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Bill de Blasio

Five things to know about de Blasio’s 2019 executive budget

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a $89 billion budget for fiscal year 2019, an increase of $1.6 billion.

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New York City

Six flags of New York

New York City's six borough flags.

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Kathy Hochul

Further proof that Kathy Hochul should not run for Chris Collins’ seat

It's too late to enter the Democratic primary.

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Updated: New York’s 2018 state legislative special election results

Tracking the results of 11 New York state legislative special election contests, including two state Senate seats and nine Assembly seats.

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Health Care

A status update on Staten Island’s biggest projects and toughest challenges

Staten Island’s biggest projects and toughest challenges

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Campaigns & Elections

Democrats’ special night

The party overperformed in red Assembly districts.

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New York State

What to watch for in today’s special elections

What to watch for in the 2018 New York special elections.

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Kathy Hochul

Could Kathy Hochul defeat Chris Collins?

One reason Hochul isn’t jumping into the congressional race: it’s a Republican district.

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Andrew Cuomo

WFP backs Nixon, parolees get to vote and the IDC downsizes

WFP backs Cynthia Nixon, parolees get to vote and the IDC downsizes

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Andrew Cuomo

Felder: Cuomo hasn’t talked to me about reuniting the Senate since 2017

State Sen. Simcha Felder refutes a report that Gov. Andrew Cuomo called him.

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Labor

Which unions are in and out of the WFP?

Which unions are in and out of the WFP? Assessing the fallout of the tussle over endorsing Cynthia Nixon for governor.

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Bill de Blasio

So long, Shola, the Cohen raid and de Blasio’s mystery meeting

So long, Shola, the Cohen raid and de Blasio’s mystery meeting in your weekly news roundup.

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Bill de Blasio

Shola Olatoye’s long goodbye

Why NYCHA chairwoman Shola Olatoye resigned when she did.

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New York City

Johnson and council members off on week-long trip to Israel

Fresh off his first domestic trip as speaker of the New York City Council, Corey Johnson is going abroad on a eight-day trip to Israel.

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Housing

5 questions about Shola Olatoye leaving NYCHA, answered

The public housing authority's chairwoman unexpectedly stepped down. Here's why.

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New York State

Updated: Who’s on the ballot in state special elections?

In the New York state Legislature's special elections, 11 seats are open, nominees are chosen, and some races may be close.

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Bill de Blasio

IDC back in the fold, Carranza’s first day and Molinaro makes it official

IDC back in the fold, Carranza’s first day and Molinaro makes it official, a look back at the week in review.