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.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
George Latimer: ‘I’m glad that the intensity of the last few weeks of the campaign are over’
From Westchester County executive to likely freshman rep.
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.
Politics
Politics
Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie Gibbs
With a lead of 9 points, Gibbs was victorious in the East Harlem Assembly primary.
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.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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2024 New York congressional primary election results
George Latimer’s victory over Jamaal Bowman sent a strong message on election night.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2024 New York district attorney primary election results
The legal battles taking place at the ballot box in three key races.
Policy
Policy
Brown & Weinraub once again tops list of state lobbying firms
Bolton-St. Johns took second place, while Kasirer dropped to third.
Budget
Politics
State lawmakers jump into NYC budget fight
Roughly 20 state lawmakers called on the Adams administration to prioritize affordability ahead of looming city budget deadline.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The super PACs spending in this year’s legislative Democratic primaries
Charter school and real estate interests are spending big to influence key races involving the DSA and WFP
Albany Agenda
Politics