Albany Agenda

Politics

Josh Riley reports hefty fundraising haul against Marc Molinaro

The Democrat is touting small donations as he tries for the second time to defeat the popular Dutchess County Republican.

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Politics

Mazi Melesa Pilip subpoenaed to testify in rent lawsuit over husband’s business

Pilip, the Republican nominee for the special election to replace former Rep. George Santos, is scheduled to sit for a deposition on Jan. 22.

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Politics

Can Tom Suozzi win in an increasingly conservative Long Island?

The special election for the 3rd Congressional District will test whether Suozzi’s name recognition can overcome the political trends pushing Long Island to the right.

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Politics

Redistricting could pave the way for congressional comebacks

New district lines may allow familiar faces like Carolyn Maloney and Max Rose to return to Congress.

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Politics

Progressives speak up for Bowman after Latimer files

AOC and others supported Bowman ahead of an all-but-certain campaign announcement from George Latimer.

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Politics

Who’s running in NY-17 in 2024?

Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is in national Democrats’ crosshairs, but he’s pulled off impressive victories more than once.

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Politics

How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island

This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.

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Politics

The cost-benefit analysis of a Bowman primary for Democrats? ‘Not generally good’

Failure to coalesce behind the incumbent has cost Dems in the past, but state party leadership seems sanguine about the prospect of George Latimer coming for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

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Politics

Suozzi enters congressional race as candidate to beat

The field isn’t clearing for the former Congress member, but Tom Suozzi’s campaign comes in with some tough-to-beat advantages

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Politics

Who’s running against Anthony D’Esposito in NY-4?

A current state senator and a former Olympic figure skater are among those looking to unseat the Republican incumbent in this purple district on Long Island.

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Politics

Who’s running in NY-18?

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan only has one Republican challenger so far, and she has lost a congressional election before.

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Personality

Mike Lawler doesn’t plan to shut up

The first-term member of Congress in the 17th Congressional District is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country, but he’s pulled off impressive victories before.

Politics

Politics

Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run

Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.