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Labor leaders from 3 unions rally against LaSalle at the Capitol

Some unions have come out against the nominee due to a 2015 decision they consider to be anti-labor.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up

New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.

New York State

Politics

Jay Jacobs makes his case for why Democrats underperformed in November

He said strong Republican turnout and competitive primaries – not party leaders – were to blame.

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Politics

New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama

The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain.

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Politics

Hochul gambles on LaSalle, but the odds are stacked against her

The governor faces growing opposition over her controversial pick to be the next Court of Appeals chief judge.

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Personality

2022 in a nutshell: Our top 10 articles of the year

As we leave 2022 behind, let’s not forget to remember the year’s top headlines.

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Politics

Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?

The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.

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Politics

Votes for Lee Zeldin outnumbered registered Republicans in most New York City Assembly districts

Diving into the numbers shows Republicans doubled their support in the governor’s race New York City by flipping Democrats and independents.

New York City

Politics

What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?

Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.

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Politics

New York political predictions for 2023

Will any incumbents lose? What’ll be the biggest issue in Albany? We asked the experts.

New York State

Politics

After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?

The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed

New York State

Politics

New York lawmakers most likely giving themselves a raise this week

The $20,000 salary bump would come with rules limiting how much money lawmakers can make with their side hustles.

New York State

Politics

The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session

It’s a majority-Republican first-term class. One of them chose a military helicopter for a Patronus, and they believe in free will over fate.

Kathy Hochul

Opinion

Opinion: The data is clear - Kathy Hochul must return to the political center

An analysis of election results and two recent polls show divisive issues like criminal justice reform and calls by some Democrats to “defund the police” nearly handed a win to the GOP in the midterms.

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Policy

A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees

What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work?

Politics

Politics

New York senators sign onto their staffers’ unionization effort

The New York State Legislative Workers United circulated a letter of solidarity among their bosses in the state Senate, garnering bipartisan support.

New York State

Updated Politics

New York’s political turncoats

The long, proud history of politicians switching parties.