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.
Politics
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
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Politics
New York’s political turncoats
The long, proud history of politicians switching parties.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin partially cleared on federal charges
A federal judge dismissed bribery and wire fraud accusations against the former lieutenant governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
Heard Around Town
Politics
No “pushback” against two Brooklyn leaders, as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ascends
The Brooklyn Congress member will be House Democratic leader, while neighbor Chuck Schumer remains U.S. Senate majority leader.
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Politics
A new soccer stadium and calls for a change to party leadership
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Politics
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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Politics
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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Politics
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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Politics
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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Politics
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.
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Politics
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.
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Politics
2022 New York congressional general election results
The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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.
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Politics
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
Politics
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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Politics