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News & Politics

WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate

The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.

Opinion

Opinion: What government can do

During my administration, the state completed numerous infrastructure projects on time and under budget – a testament to what a competent government can accomplish.

Energy & Environment

The future of wind power relies in part on who wins the presidency

Vice President Kamala Harris will likely embrace the clean, renewable energy source, while former President Donald Trump stymies it, according to experts.

Policy

Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail

If you still have any questions about the state Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve hopefully got you covered.

Opinion

Opinion: Are Latinos becoming the next ‘white American’ voters?

It’s essential for Democrats to understand the real reasons that Latino voters are increasingly drawn to Donald Trump.

News & Politics

Gillibrand still sees abortion as winning issue for Democrats

U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand is not worried about Republican attempts to capitalize on confusion around the state Equal Rights Amendment.

Policy

Will a new president jumpstart the transition to electric vehicles in New York, or let it stall?

Charging infrastructure is gradually being built in New York, but consumers are still not quite convinced they can get anywhere in the state in an electric car.

News & Politics

WFP fights to stay on state ballot

The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.

Campaigns & Elections

Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?

The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.

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News & Politics

Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?

Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.

New York State

Editor’s note: If someone’s choosing not to vote, call them out, even if they are one of your kids

This year’s presidential election has left young people, including my own adult children, frustrated and questioning why they should bother with the electoral process.

Policy

Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany

State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.

Policy

Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails

With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.

News & Politics

State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy

The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.

Opinion

Opinion: A rapid-response tool to ensure voter rights and fight suppression

Our proposed legislation would require local boards of election to extend voting hours whenever voting is disrupted.

News & Politics

Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats

The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.