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For people in New York’s carceral system, a struggle to access the ballot
People with prior convictions are increasingly able to vote, but they often don’t. And those awaiting trial at Rikers almost never vote, advocates say.
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Hochul’s last-minute retreat to friendly territory
The Democratic governor has focused her last campaigning hours on shoring up enthusiasm in the bluest parts of the (supposedly) blue state.
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Biden campaigns with Hochul, in deep blue New York
The president’s visit to Westchester County speaks to Democrats’ level of worry – and hope that the base will come out to vote.
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What you need to know about this year’s Somos Puerto Rico conference
The annual political bash will be toned down in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona – but everyone in New York politics will still be there.
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Is gender bias hurting Kathy Hochul?
The first woman governor of New York is trailing among men, and political consultants said this is a very familiar “likeability” issue.
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After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail
The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.
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Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on big policy issues affecting New York?
A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on everything – from abortion rights to crime, the economy and threats to democracy.
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Hochul, Zeldin’s final campaign push and pay transparency’s rocky debut
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Meet the moguls going all in for Zeldin in New York
Here are six big spenders who have poured money into PACs backing Kathy Hochul’s Republican challenger.
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On Long Island, a state Senate battleground
Nine seats are in the mix, and Republicans are looking to pick up some old seats.
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Reviewing Lee Zeldin’s focus on crime in New York City
A fact check on the Congress member and GOP candidate for governor’s strongest talking point.
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5 things to watch in the final days of the race for New York governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin are using everything from endorsements to prioritizing crime heading into the final days until Election Day.
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NYC Buildings Commish Eric Ulrich resigns following gambling probe
City Hall announced the departure Thursday.
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‘Eric is still the commissioner there.’ Adams stands behind Ulrich, despite probe
Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich is reportedly part of an illegal gambling investigation
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AOC and the Jan. 6 insurrectionist that doesn’t have a chance of beating her
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is likely to cruise her way to victory against Tina Forte, a small business owner who was at the riot and helped promote the conspiracy theories that led up to that day.
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Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala center stage for campaign efforts
High-profile elected officials work to galvanize voters ahead of election day
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Asylum-seekers face legal challenges and backlogs in New York City
A struggling court system and shortage of legal assistance has left some newly arrived migrants floundering in the complicated process of applying for asylum.
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Independent spending dwarfs candidates fundraising for Congress, governor
New campaign fundraising data only offers so much clarity on the state of races that are dominated by millions of dollars of outside spending.
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As lawmakers prepare for Somos, how is Hochul’s relationship with Puerto Rico?
The governor hasn’t had much of a chance to make connections of her own, and lawmakers and experts have ideas for how she can go beyond the status quo.
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