Episode 7: Election & Polling Innovations

• By City & State
• October 30, 2024

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.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• October 30, 2024

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.

• By Andrew Cuomo
• October 30, 2024

Opinion: Endorsement-gate and the slow death of daily newspapers

The recent controversial decisions by the owners of The Washington Post and LA Times remind us of the growing pileup of publications owned by failing hobbyist media magnates

• By Tom Allon
• October 30, 2024

Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail

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

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2024

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.

• By Jean-Michel Shcherbak
• October 30, 2024

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.

• By Carlos Menchaca
• October 29, 2024

Adams’ senior officials rally for City of Yes housing plan

Mayor Eric Adams himself took a back seat on the day of action.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 29, 2024

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.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• October 29, 2024

Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala

The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Sophie Krichevsky
• October 28, 2024

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.

• By Noah Kolenda
• October 28, 2024

Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging

The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 28, 2024

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.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• October 28, 2024

The 2024 Upstate Power 100

The New York leaders revitalizing Rust Belt cities and reimagining rural regions.

• By City & State
• October 28, 2024

Opinion: A long overdue response to groundwater flooding in Southeast Queens

A proposed City Council resolution would help affected residents make their homes more resilient to flooding.

• By Nantasha Williams, Leroy Comrie, James Sanders Jr., Khaleel Anderson, Vivian Cook, Alicia Hyndman, Clyde Vanel and Selvena Brooks-Powers
• October 28, 2024

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.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 28, 2024

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.

• By Austin C. Jefferson and Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 28, 2024

New York City officials plan to take on the marathon

They’ll be running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs.

• By William Diep
• October 26, 2024

NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act

Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.

• By Kelly Grace Price
• October 25, 2024

Conservative billionaire drops millions on anti-ERA ads

Richard Uihlein donated $6.5 million to the Vote NO on Prop One Committee shortly before it launched a $4.5 million ad buy against the Equal Rights Amendment.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 25, 2024