Campaigns & Elections
Politics
SCOTUS sides with Malliotakis on redistricting case, in blow to NY Dems
New York City’s congressional districts, including Rep. Dan Goldman’s, all are but guaranteed to stay the same for the 2026 midterms.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Battleground New York is back and ready to spend $6M on Democrats
The super PAC backed by labor unions is focusing on NY-1, among other House races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Patrick Martinez, nephew of Joe Crowley, launches Assembly bid
He has the Queens Dems endorsement to represent western Queens as Steven Raga runs for state Senate.
Working Families Party
Politics
Here’s how the WFP’s endorsement vote works
A detailed look under the hood of the New York Working Families Party.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Molinaro launches grand return to New York politics
Marc Molinaro left his post as the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Transit Administration to run for an upstate Assembly seat.
New York State Assembly
Politics
lllapa Sairitupac preps second run for lower Manhattan Assembly seat
DSA could be backing a candidate in Assembly Member’s Grace Lee’s district as she runs for state Senate instead.
Personality
Personality
Steven Raga is ready to rumble
The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Former NYPD detective running for Assembly to support Mamdani’s Albany agenda
Shamsul Haque would be the first Bangladeshi American to serve in the state Legislature.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Only 12% of Alex Bores’ donations come from NY-12
The Assembly member raised more money from Berkeley, California, than Manhattan as the race to represent one of the country's wealthiest districts has garnered national attention.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Don’t count out Adrienne Adams
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate came late to politics – and she’s proven she has no interest in leaving.
News & Politics
Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
News & Politics
Politics
Former Assembly member plans to primary Rep. Laura Gillen over ICE funding vote
Taylor Darling says she’s running against the Long Island congressional representative, who’s one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the country.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
State GOP formally designates Blakeman as nominee for governor
But even Republicans acknowledged that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial bid faces long odds.
News & Politics
Politics
State Senate won’t change leaders, rules until end of 2026
New York’s top Senate Democrat will seek reelection in November.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney endorses Alex Bores in East Side versus West Side House race
Maloney and Nadler faced off four years ago. Now their protégés are facing off in NY-12.
DSA
Politics
DSA, WFP and Make the Road likely to back Kawas for Gianaris’ state Senate seat
The left is split in a contentious Assembly primary between Aber Kawas and Brian Romero, but Kawas switching to state Senate could heal the rift.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Antonio Delgado ends his campaign for governor
The longshot campaign by New York’s lieutenant governor is over, giving Kathy Hochul a clear path in the Democratic primary.
News & Politics
Politics