Republicans
Albany
The GOP’s lucky breaks in Albany in early 2020
Republicans are finding some political openings at the start of the state legislative session.
Brian Kolb
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down
His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.
Elise Stefanik
Elise Stefanik wants the unthinkable: more women in the GOP.
The upstate congresswoman is fighting to elect more Republican women. The only thing in her way is the Republican Party.
New York City
How New York City can take advantage of connected health devices
The city has seen positive responses from residents who've started using FitBits.
New York State
Collins rescued the GOP in Western New York
One congressional seat and up to two state Senate seats are now firmly in Republican hands.
New York State Senate
Updated: Ex-state Sen. Marty Golden’s brushes with controversy
Brooklyn Republican state Sen. Marty Golden's campaign office manager approved the controversial appearance of outspoken misogynist and Islamophobic pundit and activist Gavin McInnes at a Manhattan Republican club.
New York State
Why the GOP's Chris Jacobs wants to take down Chris Collins
“Collins is the only person putting this district in jeopardy of not staying Republican.”
New York State
David Koch’s influence in New York politics
The local impact from one of the state Republicans’ top funders.
New York State
NY Republican Reps cautiously denounce tweets
Although all of the Republicans in New York’s congressional delegation voted against a resolution denouncing the President Donald Trump’s racist tweets about four Democrats, most did mildly criticize Trump’s statements. None, however, have spoken up about the chants of “Send her back.”
New York State
Where the New York GOP stands on Donald Trump
Only a few top Republicans in the state haven’t embraced the president.
New York State
Republicans target four New York Democrats in 2020
The National Republican Congressional Committee is looking to oust three freshman Democrats from New York – Reps. Max Rose, Antonio Delgado and Anthony Brindisi – and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney.
New York State
Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.
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New York State
Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves
A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.
New York State Senate
How the state Senate GOP is picking its legislative battles
Republican votes are helping Democrats pad their margins – but not on immigration and abortion.
Andrew Cuomo
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
Republicans
Could a Republican win the New York City public advocate race?
City Councilman Eric Ulrich could take advantage of a crowded Democratic field.
Republicans
Shut out of power, what will NY GOP’s strategy be?
New York Republican hopes depend on Democrats screwing up.
John Flanagan
Does the NY GOP need new leadership?
Losses in last week’s elections have Flanagan and Cox’s rivals angling.
Ed Cox