Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Yvette Clarke sounds alarm about AI in political messaging
The Brooklyn rep says 2024 “will be the first election cycle where AI-generated ads will be an integral part of how we do campaign advertising.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York congressional candidates amass robust war chests
The latest July federal campaign disclosures from the Empire State’s most competitive races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul to co-lead Dems’ effort to regain NY house seats – despite spotty electoral record
Despite a knack for fundraising, the governor has seen a couple of very close calls.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: There were a few notable outcomes from the sleepy 2023 primary
Consultants, among other observers, weigh in on the takeaways and trends from the recent contest.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-22?
State Sen. John Mannion and Air Force veteran Sarah Klee Hood are both looking to unseat Republican incumbent Brandon Williams
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Personality
Politics
‘Our district was suffering’: Émilia Decaudin on why she’s challenging Juan Ardila
A socialist running in a very left-leaning district, Decaudin would be the first out trans lawmaker in the state Legislature.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council primary election results
Tracking the most competitive races across the five boroughs
Ethics
Breaking News
Politics
Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted
The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall
2023 elections
Politics
Tony Avella, Kristy Marmorato hold onto council primary leads with ranked choice voting
Both races set up competitive city council contests in November
Heard Around Town
Politics
Super PACs spent big on NYC Council primaries
The political funding organizations may have had a hand in Chris Banks’ upset over City Council veteran Charles Barron.
2023 elections
Politics
Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again
Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beating the Barron: a Q&A with council candidate Chris Banks
It was Banks’ fourth time running against Council Member Charles Barron, or his wife, in East New York.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Key New York City Council primaries aren’t decided yet.
Which Democrat will try to unseat Vickie Paladino in November? Are we about to witness the rise of Heshy Tischler?
Winners & Losers
Personality
Winners & Losers: NY primaries edition
Candidates aside, here’s who’s phones are ringing off the hook – and who’s reassessing.
Politics
Politics
Charles Barron expected to lose City Council seat to Chris Banks
The Black radical socialist has represented East New York for 21 of the past 22 years.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Isis McIntosh Green falls short in City Council challenge to Darlene Mealy
Mealy, a City Council member in Central Brooklyn, won despite being notoriously absent from both City Hall and her district.
2023 elections
Politics
Marjorie Velázquez easily wins City Council Democratic primary in the East Bronx
Her victory sets up a competitive general election race in this relatively moderate district.
2023 elections
Politics
Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 is heading to the City Council
He has gone from prison to exoneration and now to elected office.
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Politics