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WFP fights to stay on state ballot
The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?
The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.
News & Politics
Politics
Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?
Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.
New York State
Opinion
Editor’s note: If someone’s choosing not to vote, call them out, even if they are one of your kids
This year’s presidential election has left young people, including my own adult children, frustrated and questioning why they should bother with the electoral process.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany
State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.
Policy
Policy
Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails
With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York relies on FEMA in the aftermath of disasters. Here’s how the presidential election could change that
Project 2025 suggests a drastic reduction in FEMA aid. Harris says she plans to invest in climate resiliency.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit fights food insecurity through healthy food access and nutrition education
United Way of New York City’s Community Chef Program has conducted workshops for almost fifteen years.
News & Politics
Politics
State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy
The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A rapid-response tool to ensure voter rights and fight suppression
Our proposed legislation would require local boards of election to extend voting hours whenever voting is disrupted.
News & Politics
Politics
Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
News & Politics
Politics
Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities
The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.
Cryptocurrency
Politics
What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York
Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.
2024 presidential election
Politics
The fate of the state’s abandoned oil wells may depend on the presidential election
The next president could determine whether the state receives federal money to fix Western New York’s abandoned oil wells.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Lobbying relentlessly for more city, state and nationwide affordable housing
An interview with New York Housing Conference Executive Director Rachel Fee.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races
Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.
Personality
Personality
Top Hochul aide Karen Persichilli Keogh makes rare public appearance
Unlike her outspoken predecessor Melissa DeRosa, Keogh mostly stays out of the limelight.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support
The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Progressives warn state’s plan won’t produce enough renewable energy
The New York Power Authority’s draft plan would produce 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, but advocates say 15 gigawatts of clean energy is needed.
Upstate
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