Elections
Politics
Don’t blame the maps: analysis suggests different districts wouldn’t have helped Dems much
State Sen. Michael Gianaris doesn’t regret going hard on the maps
News & Politics
GOP scores on Long Island and Hudson Valley and statewide incumbents hang on
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Elections
State legislative elections spell disappointment for Brooklyn Democrats
Is southern Brooklyn the Democratic Party’s forgotten step-child?
Elections
Hochul won her election, but at what cost?
Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.
Elections
Kathy Hochul ekes out a victory in the closest governor’s race in decades
The incumbent Democrat narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin
2022 general election
2022 New York congressional general election results
The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.
Elections
For people in New York’s carceral system, a struggle to access the ballot
People with prior convictions are increasingly able to vote, but they often don’t. And those awaiting trial at Rikers almost never vote, advocates say.
Editor's Note
Editor's note: Oprah’s endorsement of Fetterman should remind Hochul she’s got celebs on her side too
After hosting get-out-the vote rallies with big name Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul might also want to tout that she’s got some Hollywood star power supporting her campaign.
Politics
Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on big policy issues affecting New York?
A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on everything – from abortion rights to crime, the economy and threats to democracy.
2022 general election
Reviewing Lee Zeldin’s focus on crime in New York City
A fact check on the Congress member and GOP candidate for governor’s strongest talking point.
Nonprofits
Nonprofits advocate for voting rights through midterms
Legal protections for voters expanded this summer when the landmark John Lewis Voting Rights Act was passed, yet threats continue to creep up in the court system.
Heard Around Town
Hillary Clinton to be special guest at Hochul rally
The former state Senator and First Lady will join
News & Politics
Williams and Conole cling to the center at NY-22 debate
A months-long game of “he said, he said,” continued at Wednesday’s debate for the competitive Central New York seat.
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2022 general election
Nicole Malliotakis versus Max Rose: Take Two
Two years after the Republican flipped the Staten Island Congressional seat, Malliotakis may be safe – but Rose is used to being the underdog.
News & Politics
Zeldin takes risky bet on governor’s race
Observers, including Republicans, doubt he can secure a winning coalition of independents and moderate Democrats to beat Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Hochul leads Zeldin 52% to 39%, according to Data for Progress poll
Most recent polling has shown the governor with a comfortable lead over her challenger, in a state where 70% of likely voters say abortion should be legal under most circumstances.
Heard Around Town
New polling gives Dems the edge in NY-19
An internal poll from the Josh Riley campaign places him ahead of Republican Marc Molinaro in the Upstate district
2022 congressional primaries
10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory
Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?
This Week's Headline
New York chooses nominees for Congress and state Senate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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