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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie Gibbs
With a lead of 9 points, Gibbs was victorious in the East Harlem Assembly primary.
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Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid
“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.
New York State
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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.
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Student activists said they want divestment from Israel. What does that mean?
University investments are getting renewed scrutiny, but they are unlikely to change.
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After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage
The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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In NY-24, an ugly rematch between Claudia Tenney and Mario Fratto
The incumbent rep is trying to fend off a further right businessman who has financed his own campaign.
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Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
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Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
Albany Agenda
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Exclusive: Advocates who killed LaSalle nomination have a new target
The progressive advocacy group Center for Community Alternatives is raising questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Judge Laura Ward as an interim justice on the state Supreme Court.
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As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
Some advocates fear a repeat of 2021, when the state party failed to invest enough to promote controversial ballot initiatives.
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Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
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Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.
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Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
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