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Trump takes aim at Hochul and Jeffries at Lawler campaign event
It was the first time a sitting president campaigned in Rockland County since President Gerald Ford visited in 1976.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Personality
Endorsement wars: Rep. Nydia Velázquez takes on Mamdani and the DSA
The member of Congress has endorsed against a bevy of DSA-backed candidates.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Dems running to unseat Lawler have been ordered: Don't run on Trump
Beth Davidson, Cait Conley and Effie Philllps-Staley are each making their case in New York’s most competitive congressional district.
Labor
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Claire Valdez campaign staff unionizes – the first in NY this year
The socialist Assembly member, who’s been looking to boost her pro-labor credentials, reached a contract with the workers.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Meng challenger Chuck Park four months late on financial disclosure
The former council staffer is making a rare challenge to the Queens Democrat.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Goldman trails Lander by 5 points in supportive super PAC poll
The incumbent held a rally with unions and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
And then there was one Micah
Assembly Member Micah Lasher succeeded in knocking Micah Bergdale out of the race for NY-12.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
UFT backs Alex Bores in NY-12
The city teachers union chose Bores over Micah Lasher, who worked for the charter school movement in the past.
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WFP doesn’t want Schlossberg
The New York Working Families Party may reopen its endorsement process in NY-12.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Claire Valdez calls for a rent freeze – and universal rent control
The DSA-backed congressional candidate is going a step further than Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
There’s a lot of money – and competition – in the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler
Midtown Manhattan hasn’t had an open congressional seat in decades, so everyone’s watching NY-12.
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A test of Mamdani’s endorsement power in the race to represent NY-7
An acolyte of the popular mayor is up against the Brooklyn Borough president and a City Council member.
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Politics
In NY-10 it’s Lander’s progressive relationships versus Goldman’s money
The former comptroller is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but the incumbent is committing at least $1 million to get himself reelected.
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Politics
DSA is targeting Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13
Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine activist and public defense investigator who is running against the uptown power broker.
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Politics
The 2026 NYC congressional primaries to watch
Six races that could transform the delegation.
Heard Around Town
Politics
1199 backs Reynoso, three others running against DSA
Big labor is lining up behind the Brooklyn borough president in his congressional race.
Heard Around Town
Politics
This race ain’t big enough for two Micahs
Micah Lasher is trying to get longshot Micah Bergdale off the ballot in NY-12.
DSA
Politics
DSA unsurprisingly votes to endorse AOC for reelection
The socialist group is sticking with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the run-up to 2028.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Reynoso quietly secures Queens Dems endorsement for NY-7
The party backed the Brooklyn BP over two Queens candidates – but they said they didn’t want county support.
DSA
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