Campaigns & Elections
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Party loyalist wards off challenge to Queens Dems’ grip on Surrogate’s Court
Cassandra Johnson, who was backed by the county party, beat insurgent candidate Wendy Li in the first contested surrogate’s court election since 1962.
News & Politics
Politics
Jeffries adviser denies proxy war with DSA’s Brisport
André Richardson suggested that socialist state Sen. Jabari Brisport would lose reelection in 2026, before claiming that the House minority leader never thinks about him.
NYPD
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NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data
The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.
Politics
Politics
Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle
The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.
Politics
Politics
Latimer easily defeats Bowman, in blow to progressives
Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.
Politics
Politics
Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie Gibbs
With a lead of 9 points, Gibbs was victorious in the East Harlem Assembly primary.
Politics
Politics
Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid
“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.
Campaigns & Elections
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2024 New York district attorney primary election results
The legal battles taking place at the ballot box in three key races.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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2024 New York congressional primary election results
George Latimer’s victory over Jamaal Bowman sent a strong message on election night.
New York State
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2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results
Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.
Budget
Politics
What to watch in the NYC budget fight
“We’ve still got six days to go. In budget negotiations, that’s a lifetime.”
Budget
Politics
State lawmakers jump into NYC budget fight
Roughly 20 state lawmakers called on the Adams administration to prioritize affordability ahead of looming city budget deadline.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The super PACs spending in this year’s legislative Democratic primaries
Charter school and real estate interests are spending big to influence key races involving the DSA and WFP
Albany Agenda
Politics
The biggest proxy fights in Tuesday's Democratic primaries
Politicians who aren’t on the ballot are getting in on the action, picking sides in key congressional and state legislative races.
Politics
Politics
Student activists said they want divestment from Israel. What does that mean?
University investments are getting renewed scrutiny, but they are unlikely to change.
Politics
Politics
After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage
The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.
Campaigns & Elections
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Report: NYC has dismal voter registration rates for 18-year-olds
When young people don’t have drivers licenses, they miss a key entry point to participate in elections, according to a nonprofit voter advocacy group.
News & Politics
Politics
Bowman and Latimer argue over Israel and racial segregation in final debate
The candidates also discussed immigration policy, reparations and a potential mask ban in the subway.
News & Politics
Politics
Jay Jacobs donates to Assembly Member Taylor Darling’s primary opponent
The head of the state Democratic Party donated $5,000 to Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who is running against Darling in a race to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas.
News & Politics
Politics
Poll: Voters dislike both congestion pricing and Hochul
The governor’s favorability rating continues to fall, even though many New Yorkers support her decision to pause congestion pricing.
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