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New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch

Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.

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Politics

Who’s endorsing Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip in NY-3?

The Democratic and Republican candidates are attracting endorsements ahead of the special election in February.

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Politics

Mazi Pilip is one of those pro-lifers who supports a woman’s right to choose (?)

In a debate against former Rep. Tom Suozzi, the Republican candidate in a bellwether Long Island election showed her inexperience.

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Suozzi and Pilip ready for debate in NY-3

A Siena College/Newsday poll released this morning showed Suozzi with just a four-point lead, within the poll’s margin of error.

Policy

Policy

Over 70% of New Yorkers favor Medical Aid in Dying bill, new poll finds

The bill would permit doctors to prescribe medication to terminally ill patients enabling them to end their own lives.

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Hochul touts her housing carrots for NY municipalities

The governor said there is increased interest in state grants to build housing.

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Eric Adams asks for state to cover at least half of migrant costs

The New York City mayor testified before state lawmakers at Albany’s annual “Tin Cup Day.”

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Joint fundraising committees are funneling huge amounts of money into NY House races

The unique structure of the committees allows them to fundraise for multiple candidates – from big donors.

Energy & Environment

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Mark Ruffalo is back to make sure fracking stays banned in NY

New technology might allow for new carbon dioxide fracking technology in the Southern Tier, and lawmakers are moving to ban the new technology.

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Hochul finishes 2023 business with no pocket vetoes

The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June, and three had made it into 2024.

Campaigns & Elections

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Patrick Carroll hopes to keep Rockland County Assembly seat blue

When Democratic Assembly Member Kenneth Zebrowski announced he wouldn’t be running for reelection – the Assembly supermajority got a little more vulnerable.

Policy

Policy

Hochul signs Rape is Rape Act

The law expands the definition of rape in New York to include non-penetrative forced sexual contact.

Politics

Politics

DCCC makes nice with Mondaire Jones in 2024

After being pushed out of the district by the former chair of the national Democratic campaign apparatus, Mondaire Jones now has their institutional backing as he tries to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler.

Andrew Cuomo

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New DOJ settlement concludes Cuomo harassed state employees

Federal prosecutors released an agreement with the executive chamber based on its investigation into claims of harassment and retaliation against the former governor

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Jeffries emphasizes freedom angle on abortion during ABNY breakfast

The House minority leader urged Democrats to appeal to moderate voters on the issue of reproductive rights.