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Politics
Hochul and Jay Jacobs look to boost congressional campaigns
The governor and the chair of the state Democratic Party want to avoid a repeat of Democrats’ disastrous showing in the 2022 midterm elections.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What will Andrew Cuomo do next?
The former governor is considering a run for mayor next year or a run for his old office in 2026.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY’s climate progress is failing. A new plan for public power can fix it.
The state must build 15 gigawatts’ worth of clean energy projects by 2030 to hit its climate targets.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Albany County DA David Soares isn’t interested in repairing his relationships with local Democratic leaders
He’s confident he’ll win via a write-in campaign a la Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown after losing the Democratic primary in June.
Politics
Politics
Hundreds ask state Board of Elections to clarify that ERA ballot proposal would protect abortion
Current draft language that would go before voters does not explicitly reference abortion or LGBTQ+ rights, to the chagrin of advocates.
News & Politics
Politics
Which NY congressional reps boycotted Netanyahu’s speech?
Only four progressives refused to attend the speech, but some who attended were critical of the Israeli prime minister.
Politics
Politics
John Avlon is the latest cable news commentator to run for office in NY
Many familiar faces from MSNBC and CNN have launched campaigns, but name recognition isn’t everything.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: The historic opportunity of a Black, female president could be Trump’s biggest nightmare
Momentum is gaining as New York Black women electeds and others have stepped forward with their support for Kamala Harris.
News & Politics
Politics
Molinaro launches new ad tying Democratic challenger to Harvey Weinstein
Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro is highlighting challenger Josh Riley’s past work for the law firm Boies, Schiller and Flexner, which represented Weinstein.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Marc Molinaro says upstate voters aren’t buying what Democrats are selling
The member of Congress thinks the region takes a back seat to New York City’s interests too often.
News & Politics
Politics
New York’s state delegates vote to support Kamala Harris at DNC
With the support of New York’s delegates, the vice president now has enough votes to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Hochul explains her Harris endorsement
After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.
2024 presidential election
Politics
NY Black women electeds rallied for Harris on massive Sunday night Zoom call
City Council Member Selvena Brooks Powers said, “I’m willing to put my chucks on and dust them off a little bit.”
2024 presidential election
Politics
On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris
After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Andrea Stewart-Cousins is excited about Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy
“I think this is going to be a whole different kind of race,” the state Senate majority leader told City & State in an exclusive interview.
MTA
Policy
For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead
The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.
2024 presidential election
Politics
NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief
Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.
2024 presidential election
Politics