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The 2021 speaker race comes to Somos, with a 2023 focus
As candidates woo their colleagues, reelection in also on their minds
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The developing storylines at Somos
A few narratives are emerging from the Democratic conclave in Puerto Rico.
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New York Democrats process 2021 losses at Somos
Between mojitos, elected officials discussed divergent visions for the Democratic party going into 2022.
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Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”
Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.
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How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
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Hochul gets competition and Cuomo gets a criminal complaint
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Fossella calls speed cameras “a money grab” as his company cashes in
The technology is a hot topic in the race for Staten Island borough president.
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Cold War between James and Williams looms over governor’s race
The Black progressive Brooklynites have to deal with each other first.
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The People vs. Andrew Cuomo is now officially a thing
A criminal complaint against the former governor complicates any attempts for him to stage a political comeback.
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India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time
Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.
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AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton
Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.
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Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
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To some of their colleagues’ chagrin, progessive legislators are normalizing activist tactics
A hunger strike to help indebted taxi drivers highlights how lawmakers are putting their organizing experience to use in office.
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Politics
Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton
The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.
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All eyes on Buffalo mayoral race while NYC’s contenders square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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With Kamala Harris’ visit, NY leaders hopeful for federal influx
Hochul: “Let’s spend that money here.”
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After the first debate, the mayor’s race is still, unsurprisingly, Eric Adams’ to lose.
Candidates were pressed on Gifted and Talented programs, vaccine mandates and criminal justice while Republican Curtis Sliwa attempted to take just a bit of the spotlight.
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Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?
The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.
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Hochul sitting pretty in polling and Rikers inmates transferred
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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