New York State
Politics
The Working Families Party is looking to oust seven Assembly Democratic incumbents
The party’s nine-candidate slate is emphasizing tenants’ rights, health care and climate.
Politics
Politics
Sparks fly at New York GOP primary debate for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin and Harry Wilson attacked each other while an unexpected candidate tried to keep the forum on topic.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two is better than one for these ultracampaigners in the Assembly
They’re bringing back running for multiple offices in the same election cycle.
News & Politics
Politics
The first gubernatorial debate and a GOP shake-up in the 23rd District
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
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Politics
Real estate campaign cash causes clash in west side Assembly race
Two candidates running for the 75th Assembly District are calling on fellow candidate Layla Law-Gisiko to return contributions from a billionaire mogul.
New York State
Politics
How Kathy Hochul won her first legislative session
The governor checked off nearly all the goals from her January State of the State address.
New York State
Politics
Hochul on the defensive, but largely unscathed in her first debate
The governor fought off attacks from her opponents while highlighting the achievements from her short time in office.
New York State
Policy
Here’s some of the major legislation New York passed in the end of the legislative session
After addressing abortion, cryptocurrency and guns, members of the state Senate and Assembly now must shift gears to prepare for elections.
Gun Control
Policy
Hochul signs gun laws at the start of a tough election cycle for Democrats
Officials from across the state attended the bill signing that served as much as a rallying cry as an earnest attempt to prevent future shootings.
Personality
Here are New York’s most disruptive critters
The end-of-session black bear isn’t New York’s only political animal.
Politics
Politics
Maloney v. Nadler: Who would have thought?
Both are about to slug it out to decide who stays in Congress.
Housing
Policy
Legislators poised to let 421-a expire
With only three days left in the scheduled legislative session remaining, it appears the controversial tax break to incentivize developers to build affordable housing won’t have a replacement this year.
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes raising age to purchase AR-15 rifle to 21
Both in Texas and Buffalo, 18-year-old men legally purchased these semiautomatic rifles before their attacks.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s remaining legislative priorities: Bills on guns and abortion
With just five days left in the session, there’s a lot of dealmaking left to be done by the governor and state lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Security fears persist about New York’s potential use of electronic voting machines
The state Legislature could vote to ban the devices before the state Board of Elections approves them for use.
Politics
Politics
Final congressional and state Senate maps still bring political upheaval
The court released district lines with a number of big changes and plenty of chaos for Democrats.
News & Politics
Politics
Mass shooting in Buffalo and Eric Adams visited Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Policy
Policy