Heard Around Town

Politics

For Marc Molinaro, it’s not about the fundraising

The 19th Congressional District rep has beat his well-funded challenger Josh Riley before.

News & Politics

Politics

National Democratic group spotlights state Senate campaigns

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will offer its support to state Sens. Lea Webb and Iwen Chu

2024 presidential election

Politics

In split with Hochul, Delgado calls on Biden to drop out

Gov. Kathy Hochul has been one of Biden’s staunchest defenders, but Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado wants him to end his presidential campaign.

2024 presidential election

Politics

Here’s what NY’s House and Senate Dems are saying about Biden

Should he stay or should he go? Members of the state’s congressional delegation are weighing in on the question dividing Democrats.

Politics

Politics

Where do progressives go from here?

The Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America and For the Many scored few wins this year but have no plans to shake up their electoral strategy.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’

The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.

Politics

Politics

Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026

The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.

Politics

Politics

Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad

Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.

News & Politics

Politics

Latimer’s win paves way for Westchester’s first Black county executive

Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who lost the county executive race to Latimer in 2017, is now poised to assume the top job.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Gig workers deserve a level playing field

One-third of gig workers do not have enough money to pay their bills, despite often working more than 40 hours per week, according to a new survey.

2024 presidential election

Politics

New York politicians react to Biden’s lackluster debate performance

The Empire State will remain at the center of presidential politics with Biden visiting over the next two days.

Protests

Politics

Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups push for mask ban

The NAACP New York Conference, ADL and other groups are backing a mask ban introduced by Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz.

Infrastructure

Policy

Rebuilding New York Summit shows the way toward a decarbonized future

Climate goals, Local Law 97 and repurposing office space were discussed at City & State’s all-day event.

Politics

Politics

Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle

The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.

Politics

Politics

Latimer easily defeats Bowman, in blow to progressives

Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.

New York State

Politics

2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results

Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.