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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.

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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.

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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.

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Politics

Kathy Hochul stuck with Biden until the very end

The New York governor refused to entertain the idea that Biden should step aside. Now that he has, she says she’s “proud to stand beside” Kamala Harris.

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Politics

New York politicians react to Biden dropping out

Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.