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Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’
The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.
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Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026
The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.
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Politics
Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad
Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer’s win paves way for Westchester’s first Black county executive
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who lost the county executive race to Latimer in 2017, is now poised to assume the top job.
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Zellnor Myrie wants to represent New York City. First, the city has to meet him.
The state senator from Central Brooklyn is trying to carve out the competency lane in his uphill battle to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in 2025.
Interviews & Profiles
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George Latimer: ‘I’m glad that the intensity of the last few weeks of the campaign are over’
From Westchester County executive to likely freshman rep.
2024 presidential election
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New York politicians react to Biden’s lackluster debate performance
The Empire State will remain at the center of presidential politics with Biden visiting over the next two days.
Protests
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Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups push for mask ban
The NAACP New York Conference, ADL and other groups are backing a mask ban introduced by Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz.
Campaigns & Elections
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Party loyalist wards off challenge to Queens Dems’ grip on Surrogate’s Court
Cassandra Johnson, who was backed by the county party, beat insurgent candidate Wendy Li in the first contested surrogate’s court election since 1962.
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Politics
Jeffries adviser denies proxy war with DSA’s Brisport
André Richardson suggested that socialist state Sen. Jabari Brisport would lose reelection in 2026, before claiming that the House minority leader never thinks about him.
NYPD
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NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data
The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.
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Politics
Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle
The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.
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Politics
Latimer easily defeats Bowman, in blow to progressives
Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.
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Politics
Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie Gibbs
With a lead of 9 points, Gibbs was victorious in the East Harlem Assembly primary.
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Politics
Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid
“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.
Campaigns & Elections
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2024 New York district attorney primary election results
The legal battles taking place at the ballot box in three key races.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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2024 New York congressional primary election results
George Latimer’s victory over Jamaal Bowman sent a strong message on election night.
New York State
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2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results
Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.
Budget
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What to watch in the NYC budget fight
“We’ve still got six days to go. In budget negotiations, that’s a lifetime.”
Budget
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