Albany
Politics
Who wants to be the new health chair?
A Dick Gottfried-sized hole will be left in the Assembly Health Committee and several members are hoping to fill it.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul stands by Democratic leader Jay Jacobs, despite disappointing results
In Puerto Rico for the Somos conference, the governor also credited progressives for supporting her.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems feel extra weird about partying at Somos this year, after lackluster general
“There’s a lot of important soul-searching for folks to do.”
News & Politics
Politics
State legislative elections spell disappointment for Brooklyn Democrats
Is southern Brooklyn the Democratic Party’s forgotten step-child?
Politics
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney’s long fall
After a controversial decision to seek reelection in the 17th Congressional district, the DCCC chair will end his decade in Congress.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul won her election, but at what cost?
Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Kathy Hochul ekes out a victory in the closest governor’s race in decades
The incumbent Democrat narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin
New York State
Politics
2022 New York state legislative general election results
After a chaotic redistricting process, Republicans have their sights set on gaining seats in the Democratic-controlled state Legislature.
Politics
Politics
2022 New York congressional general election results
The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.
New York State
Politics
2022 New York governor’s race general election results
Plus, results for other statewide offices like comptroller, attorney general and U.S. Senate.
Politics
Five things to watch this Election Day
Whether Lee Zeldin pulls off the upset over Kathy Hochul, what New York’s impact on control of the House will be, and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New Yorkers go to the polls today. Here’s what you need to know
Voters will choose a governor, a state Legislature and a 26-member delegation that could tip the balance in Congress.
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Heard Around Town
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
New York City
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics