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Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs

Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.

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Mannion and Williams fight over tax policy, bail reform and abortion in first debate

Democratic state Sen. John Mannion faced off against Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the state.

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Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns

The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.

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Elon Musk spends big to back Hudson Valley Republicans

The billionaire’s super PAC spent hundreds of thousands to help Reps. Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler.

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DNC invests in battleground NY congressional races

The Democratic National Committee is sending $100,000 to the state Democratic Party to increase engagement with Puerto Rican voters.

Policy

Policy

NYC residents will vote on these 6 ballot proposals in November

One statewide proposal and five citywide proposals come to your ballot with a fair bit of baggage.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?

As Halloween approaches, elected leaders and political campaigns are spooked about the potential of new revelations to alter the presidential race.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP

The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.

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Brad Lander makes his case to business leaders

The lefty mayoral candidate and comptroller garnered applause when he downplayed ideology.

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Paterson: Cuomo admitted he’d rather be governor than mayor

The two former governors discussed Cuomo’s political future over lunch earlier this year.

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With four candidates in the race (and counting), progressives look to ranked choice to defeat Eric Adams

Is it a failure to unify? Or a strategic opportunity to unite against the embattled incumbent? After a disastrous 2021, progressives are trying to organize.

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Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory

Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.

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Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate

The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.

Editor's Note

Personality

Editor’s note: Take our state legislative races to watch poll for a chance to win City & State swag

This latest survey asks readers to pick which candidates will win in competitive state Senate and Assembly races.

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Democrats strategize a response to Republican attacks on ERA ballot proposal

Internal polling shows that Republican attacks on the abortion rights ballot proposal are likely to succeed unless Democrats go on the offensive.