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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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New York’s new ethics agency is still taking shape
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be tasked with policing public officials. But lawmakers are still the ones appointing them.
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New York’s top judge to step down
Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, said she would resign at the end of August.
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New York’s true two-person race for governor
The WFP has replaced Jumaane Williams with Gov. Kathy Hochul on the ballot, removing the last true third party candidate from the November election
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In race for governor, Zeldin walks a fine line between Trump and moderates
After playing heavily to his Trump GOP base in the primary, Rep. Lee Zeldin now must balance that base with anti-Trump moderates if he wants to win.
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Policy
Hochul signs climate bills, but advocates want more
As time runs out to meet the state’s climate goals, activists say both the governor and lawmakers can act with more urgency
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New York lawmakers address abortion, gun restrictions during sleep-deprived extraordinary session
The Legislature took steps toward amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights and enacting adjusted gun restrictions after two pivotal Supreme Court rulings.
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Progressives down – but not out – after a tough primary night
The WFP and DSA lost many of their races, but are looking for silver linings.
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New York’s 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary results
Incumbent Kathy Hochul handily wins nomination.
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Hochul, Delgado look ahead to general election after primary victory
They’ll take on Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito in an election sure to be dominated by national issues
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