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In a terrifying shooting, a political opportunity for Lee Zeldin
The Republican gubernatorial candidate has centered his campaign around crime, and his family just experienced the clearest possible illustration of the problem.
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Zeldin takes risky bet on governor’s race
Observers, including Republicans, doubt he can secure a winning coalition of independents and moderate Democrats to beat Kathy Hochul.
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NYC struggles to accommodate asylum-seeker influx and Joe Biden comes to Poughkeepsie
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Biden, Schumer, Hochul make major economic announcements in NY swing districts
It’s election season, so a little Democratic good news might go a long way.
New York State
Policy
Can Republicans hinder absentee voting in New York a month from Election Day?
The state constitution prohibits no-excuse absentee voting. The state GOP is suing to stop people from being able to use fear of COVID-19 as an excuse to request a mail-in ballot.
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Judge: NY Assembly maps to be redrawn by dysfunctional redistricting commission
New lines will go into effect for the 2024 election cycle.
New York State
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‘I want to move forward:’ Andrew Cuomo announces PAC, podcast
The former governor, who resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment, said he’s “not done” weighing in on state and national politics.
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Hochul up 17 points on Zeldin in latest Siena poll
The governor holds a slim lead in the suburbs and a significant advantage among women.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers want your right to an attorney to cover immigration too
With a bill that has failed to pass the state Legislature in recent years, more low-income immigrants would have access to representation – the only problem is finding lawyers for them.
New York State
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Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin debate debates
The two candidates for governor continue to spar over appearing on stage together before the election.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Order over chaos: How Andrea Stewart-Cousins fixed the state Senate Democratic conference
The majority leader has presided over growing power and has delivered legislative successes with and without the New York governor’s help.
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Andrew Cuomo: Will he rise again?
No one knows what the former governor may be planning as he dips his toe back into the public sphere
Politics
Politics
With new leadership, pro-development Open New York heads to Albany
The housing advocacy group currently lobbies for new construction in New York City, including in wealthy neighborhoods.
New York State
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Bennett sues Cuomo over sexual harassment
Former state staffer Charlotte Bennett wants to take ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to court over his alleged harassment when she worked for him.
Heard Around Town
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New polling gives Dems the edge in NY-19
An internal poll from the Josh Riley campaign places him ahead of Republican Marc Molinaro in the Upstate district
Heard Around Town
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Zeldin closes in on Hochul in poll that also includes … a candidate not on the ballot?
A much-discussed Trafalgar Group poll asked likely voters about Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe.
Policy
Policy
Hochul lifts mask mandate on transit
The governor announced that masks are still encouraged, but no longer required on MTA trains and buses.
New York State
Politics
New York legislative staffers optimistic about union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
New York State
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A toss-up looms in the changing 19th Congressional District
The swing district broke against Republican Marc Molinaro in the special election, but new lines and a lower-profile opponent could change the outcome.
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