2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Will Harris and Trump’s running mate picks shake up competitive House races?
Democrats are enthusiastic about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, while Republicans see JD Vance as a distraction.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYSUT leader Melinda Person on the changing role of public schools
The president of the state’s largest teachers union is optimistic about the future of school funding.
Campaigns & Elections
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GOP tried to recruit Albany DA David Soares
Soares lost the Democratic primary to a progressive challenger but is now running an independent write-in campaign.
News & Politics
Politics
House Dems and GOP hone their messages for the suburbs
With control of Congress in the balance, Democrats and Republicans are sparring over abortion, immigration and Trump – along with more local concerns.
Policy
Policy
Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?
Progressives have successfully pushed a more than a dozen municipalities outside New York City to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies in recent years.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
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
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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.
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