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Constantino campaign appears to have paid $28K to woman who threatened Gendebien with DEC complaint
The payment raises questions about the credibility of the Republican nominee’s dumping allegations against his opponent.
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The state legislative races where the GOP is spending the most
As they play defense with limited resources, the party’s campaign committees have had to choose wisely.
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New Siena poll has Hochul up 14 points over Blakeman days before election
The incumbent governor’s performance in this poll is much stronger than in the university’s last one, in which she led by only 9 points.
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Opinion: The election isn’t over on Nov 3rd, stay ready
If the Trump Administration slides further into authoritarianism, we need to prepare to hit the streets – and stay there – until bad actors back down.
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Blakeman says he’d end congestion pricing, but how would he do that?
The Republican gubernatorial nominee made sure to take a swipe at the governor with Election Day a week away.
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How do you decide who to vote for judge in NYC?
Here’s what the bar associations are saying about judicial candidates.
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Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?
Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.
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The Brooklyn Democratic Party is at war with itself. Can they flip four seats this November?
In a potential blue wave year, four state legislative seats in Brooklyn are in play for Democrats. Will the county machine’s mess be a costly distraction?
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Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow
As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.
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A cheat sheet to super PACs in New York’s 2026 general elections
They all may have very similar names, but trust us, they’re funded by very different people supporting very different candidates.
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Understanding the NYC ballot proposals
A cheat sheet for the final exam on government efficiency
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Hochul leads Blakeman 14 points in Quinnipiac poll
The governor’s lead is smaller than it was in the university’s poll last month, but it’s still a comfortable margin.
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Hochul, Blakeman talk kitchen table issues two weeks from Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul made a timely announcement on her progress on anti-insurance fraud measures as her challenger, Bruce Blakeman, attacked her on utility costs.
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Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?
The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.
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The 2026 congressional general election races to watch
The road to the House majority could run through New York this year.
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Jeffries to stump for Conley, Johnson to stump for Lawler
Congress’ two most powerful leaders are coming to NY-17.
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With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul
Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.
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A more confident Conley takes on Lawler in second NY-17 debate
Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley may have leaned on the same points as the first debate, but it was a whole new ballgame.
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5 moments that defined the gubernatorial debate
Hochul invoked Trump, Blakeman backpedaled, pandemonium ensued.
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