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Deep-pocketed crypto super PAC eyes New York House races in 2026
Fairshake has nearly $200 million on hand, and that’s just one way the cryptocurrency industry could play in Empire State elections.
Heard Around Town
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WFP poised to endorse Meng challenger Chuck Park
The progressive third party also recommended endorsing Assembly Member Steven Raga over DSA-backed candidate Aber Kawas.
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Schlossberg says inherited oil investments don’t compromise him on the environment
Leading NY-12 candidates talked green policy at a League of Conservation voters forum.
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In NY-12, candidates are contending with Jack Schlossberg’s ‘Love Story’ factor
Schlossberg himself seems torn about how to handle the wildly popular show that fictionalizes the last years of his famous uncle’s life.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Why Espaillat challenger Chevalier ranked Lander fifth for mayor
The progressive congressional candidates disagreed on Mahmoud Khalil’s organizing and on retail theft.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Goyle gets national South Asian support for comptroller bid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the latest to endorse, but NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hasn’t weighed in on the race yet.
Heard Around Town
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Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race
A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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