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Albany County DA David Soares isn’t interested in repairing his relationships with local Democratic leaders
He’s confident he’ll win via a write-in campaign a la Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown after losing the Democratic primary in June.
News & Politics
Politics
Molinaro launches new ad tying Democratic challenger to Harvey Weinstein
Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro is highlighting challenger Josh Riley’s past work for the law firm Boies, Schiller and Flexner, which represented Weinstein.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Marc Molinaro says upstate voters aren’t buying what Democrats are selling
The member of Congress thinks the region takes a back seat to New York City’s interests too often.
2024 presidential election
Politics
NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief
Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.
Politics
Politics
Where do progressives go from here?
The Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America and For the Many scored few wins this year but have no plans to shake up their electoral strategy.
Politics
Politics
Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad
Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer’s win paves way for Westchester’s first Black county executive
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who lost the county executive race to Latimer in 2017, is now poised to assume the top job.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
George Latimer: ‘I’m glad that the intensity of the last few weeks of the campaign are over’
From Westchester County executive to likely freshman rep.
Politics
Politics
Latimer easily defeats Bowman, in blow to progressives
Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
2024 New York congressional primary election results
George Latimer’s victory over Jamaal Bowman sent a strong message on election night.
Albany Agenda
Politics
The biggest proxy fights in Tuesday's Democratic primaries
Politicians who aren’t on the ballot are getting in on the action, picking sides in key congressional and state legislative races.
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Policy
Policy
Do the feds owe the state Department of Labor $44 million?
An audit by the state Comptroller’s Office found that the state Department of Labor is entitled to $44 million in federal reimbursements, but the department claims it cannot apply for the money.
News & Politics
Politics
Bowman and Latimer argue over Israel and racial segregation in final debate
The candidates also discussed immigration policy, reparations and a potential mask ban in the subway.
Long Island
Politics
First-time state Senate candidate raises over half a million dollars
Kim Keiserman has raised over $579,000 – mostly from the state’s matching funds program.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Jamaal Bowman has given up on changing minds. Turnout is his only hope.
The Democratic primary between Bowman and George Latimer could come down to voter turnout in a handful of Westchester County cities.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Six candidates are running to replace Assembly Member Pat Fahy
The Democratic primary for Assembly District 109 features four Albany Common Council members and two county legislators.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer criticizes Bowman for missing procedural House vote
Bowman was one of six Democrats who were not present for a rules vote related to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In debate, Latimer charges Bowman favors only Black and brown constituents
The representative fired back that the Westchester County executive having a “few Black friends” doesn’t make him “anti-racist.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sarahana Shrestha and Gabi Madden spar over local issues in debate
The socialist Assembly member defended her record in office and argued she has brought money back to the district.
Albany Agenda
Policy
The bills that passed and failed to pass in the last week of session
Landmark new social media regulations for kids passed the Legislature, but the NY HEAT Act didn’t make it past the finish line.
