Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Battleground New York is back and ready to spend $6M on Democrats
The super PAC backed by labor unions is focusing on NY-1, among other House races.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows
The New York State Energy and Development Authority sent a memo to Gov. Kathy Hochul warning about the costs of complying with the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Policy
Policy
Hochul budget director hints at rolling back state’s climate law
Blake Washington, the governor’s top budget adviser, called the current energy transition benchmarks “own goals” as they place financial burdens on New Yorkers
Policy
Policy
Socialists take aim at commercial rent
Two of the democratic socialists in the state Legislature are taking up the longtime fight for commercial rent stabilization in New York City.
Personality
Personality
Steven Raga is ready to rumble
The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
News & Politics
Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul’s immigration bill is timed just to Trump. Should it go further?
Lawmakers at Caucus Weekend discussed extending and expanding a proposal to limit cooperation with ICE.
Policy
Policy
New York wants your help in its war against regulatory red tape
Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a new initiative to seek input from people impacted by onerous or outdated rules.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
State GOP formally designates Blakeman as nominee for governor
But even Republicans acknowledged that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial bid faces long odds.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Antonio Delgado ends his campaign for governor
The longshot campaign by New York’s lieutenant governor is over, giving Kathy Hochul a clear path in the Democratic primary.
News & Politics
Politics
Blakeman taps upstate sheriff as running mate, just not the one he asked first
Likely GOP gubernatorial nominee introduced his LG pick, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, at the kickoff rally for the state Republican nomination convention after his initial pick turned him down.
News & Politics
Politics
Gianaris will not run for reelection
The state Senate deputy majority leader plans to retire at the end of the year.
News & Politics
Politics
WFP declines to nominate Hochul or Delgado for governor
The progressive third party avoided endorsing either candidate by nominating placeholder candidates for both governor and comptroller, who will later be replaced by whoever wins the Democratic nomination.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
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Socialists not thrilled with Mamdani’s guv endorsement: ‘Even Zohran gets it wrong sometimes’
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now at odds with some of his fellow DSA electeds after throwing his support behind Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection
Immigration
Politics
The state Democratic Party will formally condemn ICE at its convention
Members of the state Democratic Committee will vote on a resolution calling for restructuring, though not fully abolishing, federal immigration enforcement.
New York State
Politics
Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate
With Adams as the lieutenant governor contender, it’s an all-female, all-grandma ticket.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brian Kavanagh won’t seek reelection to state Senate
The Manhattan Democrat’s retirement could set up another race between Grace Lee and Yuh-Line Niou for the open seat.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics