New York State
Policy
Hundreds of bills from last session still await Kathy Hochul’s signature. Here are some of the major ones.
The state Legislature wrapped in June with a deluge of influential bills passed. With an election coming up in November, here are some Hochul has yet to sign off on.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zeldin closes in on Hochul in poll that also includes … a candidate not on the ballot?
A much-discussed Trafalgar Group poll asked likely voters about Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe.
New York State
Politics
New York legislative staffers optimistic about union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
Policy
Policy
With inflation soaring, some lawmakers want to hike New York’s minimum wage rates next year
They also want to follow the lead of 16 states who annually index their minimum wage to inflation to keep up with the cost of living.
Policy
Policy
Buffalo Starbucks workers say the company illegally fired them. Will a conservative federal judge agree?
A pending labor case in Western New York could tip the scales for the Starbucks union after a recent victory in Tennessee.
New York State
Politics
A toss-up looms in the changing 19th Congressional District
The swing district broke against Republican Marc Molinaro in the special election, but new lines and a lower-profile opponent could change the outcome.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Josh Riley touts 1500 donors in day after primary win
The Democratic Hudson Valley candidate brought in $65,000 in the swing district.
Politics
Politics
New York’s special elections give national Democrats renewed hope
Republican Joe Sempolinski pulled off a relatively narrow win in the Southern Tier, while Democrat Pat Ryan beat the odds in the 19th District.
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Personality
Robert Jackson gets to gloat now
The state Senate incumbent decisively defeated a moderate challenger backed by Rep. Adriano Espaillat and charter school PAC money.
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Politics
2022 New York state Senate primary election results
It was a good night to be an incumbent – regardless of ideology.
New York State
Politics
Hochul doubles down on telling GOP candidates to leave New York
The governor spent the final night before primary day stumping for Pat Ryan in a competition that is seen as a bellwether for whether Democrats will maintain control of the House.
New York State
Politics
2022 New York congressional primary election results
Dan Goldman wins close Democratic primary in the 10th District and Democrat Pat Ryan triumphs in closely watched Hudson Valley special election.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Tracking the contested state Senate primary races in New York
At least seven Democratic incumbents are facing primary challenges, and competitive races are underway for open seats in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Power Lists
Power Lists
Top 60 New York State Lobbyists 2022
The leading government relations firms in the state, ranked by 2021 revenue.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor
She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins.
News & Politics
Politics
Progressive groups tell Hochul next chief judge must not be former prosecutor
More than 100 organizations, including the Working Families Party and UAW, signed a letter urging the governor to choose someone who will reverse the Court of Appeals’ rightward drift.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
After a rough June primary in New York, insurgent progressive candidates are doubling down
Following up with voters and preemptive defense from attack ads – not moderating leftist views – are part of the strategy.
New York State
Politics
In Lee Zeldin’s congressional district, GOP candidates attack each other as ‘insiders’
The open Long Island seat has swung both ways, and Republican candidates are erring on the righter side of things.
Politics
Politics