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A new soccer stadium and calls for a change to party leadership
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Republican Brooklyn Assembly member-elect voted in Manhattan last year
Lester Chang has to have established residency in Brooklyn within six days after last year’s election to be eligible for the Assembly seat he just won.
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New York budget director to leave for new gig in Puerto Rico
Robert Mujica is trading in his fiscal responsibilities in New York in favor of financial oversight of Puerto Rico
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Jay Jacobs responds with letter signed by over 40 county chairs
His support among the upper ranks of the state Democratic Party lacks three county chairs in New York City.
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Don’t blame the maps: analysis suggests different districts wouldn’t have helped Dems much
State Sen. Michael Gianaris doesn’t regret going hard on the maps
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After a surprising midterm in New York, both parties consider leadership changes
Rep. Lee Zeldin is being courted for a national Republican Party role, while state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs is fighting to keep his job, and DCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney lost his seat.
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Hakeem Jeffries isn’t showing his cards
A Q&A with the Congress member, who spoke carefully about Democratic leadership at the federal level and in New York.
2022 general election
Sean Patrick Maloney’s long fall
After a controversial decision to seek reelection in the 17th Congressional district, the DCCC chair will end his decade in Congress.
2022 general election
2022 New York congressional general election results
The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.
Campaigns & Elections
New Yorkers go to the polls today. Here’s what you need to know
Voters will choose a governor, a state Legislature and a 26-member delegation that could tip the balance in Congress.
2022 general election
Hochul’s last-minute retreat to friendly territory
The Democratic governor has focused her last campaigning hours on shoring up enthusiasm in the bluest parts of the (supposedly) blue state.
Heard Around Town
Biden campaigns with Hochul, in deep blue New York
The president’s visit to Westchester County speaks to Democrats’ level of worry – and hope that the base will come out to vote.
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What you need to know about this year’s Somos Puerto Rico conference
The annual political bash will be toned down in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona – but everyone in New York politics will still be there.
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2022 general election
Is gender bias hurting Kathy Hochul?
The first woman governor of New York is trailing among men, and political consultants said this is a very familiar “likeability” issue.
New York City
After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail
The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.
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Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on big policy issues affecting New York?
A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on everything – from abortion rights to crime, the economy and threats to democracy.
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Hochul, Zeldin’s final campaign push and pay transparency’s rocky debut
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Meet the moguls going all in for Zeldin in New York
Here are six big spenders who have poured money into PACs backing Kathy Hochul’s Republican challenger.
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On Long Island, a state Senate battleground
Nine seats are in the mix, and Republicans are looking to pick up some old seats.
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