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The endorsements for Democratic candidates for New York governor
Who has endorsed in the 2022 race to lead the Empire State?
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Here are the New York Democratic Assembly lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
Races to watch on primary day – and their opponents aren’t all coming from the left.
New York State
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Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
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Politics
New York City judicial races: These are the contested primaries on the ballot
Voters will decide on one Surrogate’s Court race, and two countywide Civil Court seats.
New York State
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The Working Families Party is looking to oust seven Assembly Democratic incumbents
The party’s nine-candidate slate is emphasizing tenants’ rights, health care and climate.
New York City
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Dissenting City Council members’ projects were funded after all
City & State originally reported that members who voted against the budget were stripped of some funding for pet projects. Turns out they were just stripped of credit.
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Politics
Lieutenant governor candidates debate the nature of the role and taking on the governor
In the lone debate with all three candidates, gun control, money in politics and abortion were among the wide-ranging topics.
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Politics
Sparks fly at New York GOP primary debate for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin and Harry Wilson attacked each other while an unexpected candidate tried to keep the forum on topic.
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How Kathy Hochul won her first legislative session
The governor checked off nearly all the goals from her January State of the State address.
New York State
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Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
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GOP gubernatorial candidates use Boudin’s recall to rebuke DA Bragg, Hochul
All four of the candidates highlighted the recall of progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, as New Yorkers’ concerns about crime remain high.
Heard Around Town
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Carolyn Maloney WAS endorsed by Carlina Rivera. Then things changed.
The primary between Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler has put endorsers in an awkward spot – and left campaigns scrambling.
New York State
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Hochul on the defensive, but largely unscathed in her first debate
The governor fought off attacks from her opponents while highlighting the achievements from her short time in office.
New York City
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Republican lawsuit against noncitizen voting law begins
The case will likely hinge on whether the guarantee of the right to vote to citizens is viewed as a floor or a ceiling.
New York City
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Poll: New Yorkers want metal detectors, more cops on subways as concerns about crime remain high
Though the city maintains historically low crime rates, 70% of respondents said they feel less safe than they did before the pandemic, with a majority fearing hate crimes.
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Politics
Is Suozzi’s ethics scandal an ethics scandal?
The candidate for governor also criticized incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul for handing out rebate checks ahead of the primary, among other potential ethical issues.
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Politics
LG candidates Ana María Archila and Diana Reyna debate New York’s most pressing issues
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado declined to attend the forum where gun violence, housing, COVID-19 and other important topics were discussed.
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Politics
Carlina Rivera enters the race for New York's 10th Congressional District
The New York City Council member said she will be running as the only candidate who was born and raised in the district.
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Politics
Maloney v. Nadler: Who would have thought?
Both are about to slug it out to decide who stays in Congress.
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Politics