New York State

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New York Democrats process 2021 losses at Somos

Between mojitos, elected officials discussed divergent visions for the Democratic party going into 2022.

New York State

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Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”

Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.

New York City

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Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory

Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.

Campaigns & Elections

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Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked

The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.

Campaigns & Elections

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How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York

Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?

Politics

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The People vs. Andrew Cuomo is now officially a thing

A criminal complaint against the former governor complicates any attempts for him to stage a political comeback.

Campaigns & Elections

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UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor

The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.

Campaigns & Elections

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India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time

Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Can Francisco Moya play catch-up in the speaker race?

The Queens lawmaker hopes his experience in government, relationship with Eric Adams and ties to labor will pay off in the hotly contested race for City Council speaker.

Campaigns & Elections

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AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton

Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.

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Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate

The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.