Upstate
Campaigns & Elections
Binghamton mayoral race tests progressive appeal in key swing district
A maverick Republican mayor who criticizes ICE is facing a challenge from a progressive opponent backed by the Working Families Party.
Upstate
Exit interview: Billy Jones reflects on political polarization
“It's not the same political environment that I started out with,” the North Country Democrat said.
Personality
Sharon Owens says the Syracuse Democratic Party is facing a reckoning
An interview with the Syracuse Democratic mayoral nominee
Interviews & Profiles
Sarahana Shrestha is building a progressive movement in the Hudson Valley
The growth of left-wing politics isn’t limited to New York City.
Campaigns & Elections
Council president and top mayoral aide vie to become Syracuse’s next mayor
Incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh isn’t on the ballot in the Democratic primary, but the fight between his deputy Sharon Ownes and Common Council President Pro Tempore at Hogan could serve as a referendum on his mayoralty.
New York State
In upstate New York, LGBTQ+ service providers are being pushed to the edge
The state’s protections could go a long way to combat Trump’s threats that would affect organizations outside of New York City.
News & Politics
The upstate mayoral primary races you should know about
New York City isn’t the only city with a competitive Democratic mayoral primary.
News & Politics
Lawler booed at raucous Rockland County town hall
The crowd appeared less interested in listening to Rep. Mike Lawler’s answers than in expressing anger about looming cuts to Medicaid and Social Security.
Albany Agenda
Hochul on tariffs: ‘We’ll have to deal with it’
The governor told reporters that she was monitoring the potential economic harms of President Donald Trump’s levies.
Policy
The ambitious plan to Make Albany Great Again
The state’s capital city needs a facelift – and a $400 million redevelopment plan might do the trick.
Housing
Albany’s next big housing fight might be over upstate rent stabilization
How hard will the real estate lobby fight to block a bill that doesn’t affect New York City?
Upstate
Upstate mayors rattle tin cups for increased state aid
The mayors of Buffalo, Yonkers, Syracuse, Rochester and Albany want a permanent increase in the state budget’s Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funding.
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Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
News & Politics
Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?
Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.
Policy
Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails
With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.
Upstate
The 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100
Movers and shakers from Westchester County to Ulster County.
News & Politics
Mannion and Williams fight over tax policy, bail reform and abortion in first debate
Democratic state Sen. John Mannion faced off against Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the state.
Albany Agenda
Advocates push for public ownership of Hudson Valley energy company
As Central Hudson continues to raise rates, activists and progressive lawmakers are making a new push to bring it under public ownership – but organized labor is wary.
Kathy Hochul
Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair
Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.
Campaigns & Elections
It’s Election Day in Western New York
Voters are deciding on a new member of Congress to represent them in the 26th Congressional District.
