Politics
Left-wing movement expands its grip on NYC with state Democratic primary victory going to Kristen Gonzalez
Hers is one of several wins assuring progressives’ continued power and influence in Albany and delivers a fresh blow to establishment Democrats
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2022 New York state Senate primary election results
It was a good night to be an incumbent – regardless of ideology.
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Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor
She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins.
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Five things to watch in Tuesday’s New York congressional and state Senate primaries
Marquee races, progressives try a comeback and a couple confusing special elections.
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In Lee Zeldin’s congressional district, GOP candidates attack each other as ‘insiders’
The open Long Island seat has swung both ways, and Republican candidates are erring on the righter side of things.
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Adams flares up on bail, asylum seekers arrive from Texas, monkeypox declared state emergency
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin faces complaint over allegedly fraudulent signatures
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie asked the Albany County district attorney to investigate more than 11,000 signatures in question.
Personality
Personality
Suraj Patel talks about his debate performance and why this is his year
His poll numbers have improved recently, indicating he might have a shot in the 12th Congressional District.
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Hochul’s NYPA nominee gave to Republicans and opposes the Build Public Renewables Act
Climate activists and progressive lawmakers are trying to rally opposition before the state Senate votes.
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Bay Ridge isn’t as conservative as you might think
Democrats have had success recently in the Brooklyn neighborhood – and will play a key role in NY-11.
Policy
NYPA head says no thanks to building public renewables
The CEO of the state’s public energy authority said he doesn’t agree with legislation that would require it to build more renewable power plants.
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In ‘one of the most competitive’ Long Island primaries in recent memory, five candidates vie to replace Tom Suozzi
The Democratic winner will need to defend the 3rd Congressional District Republicans are hoping to flip in November.
Campaigns & Elections
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It’s Gustavo Rivera versus the Bronx machine
The state senator faces a primary challenger backed by many of the borough’s power brokers.
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Women make up 95% of campaign donors to Andrew Cuomo
The former governor still has defenders giving to his campaign account – and very few of them seem to be men
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City Council approves abortion bills, cannabis rules approved and Adams’ secret office
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
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Stewart-Cousins and Gianaris back Rivera for redrawn state Senate District 33 race
The state senator picked up his first endorsements from fellow elected officials.
Politics
Politics
Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
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