Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul’s favorability up in new poll
New York’s view of the governor has improved as she attempts to help Democrats win back the House.
Politics
Politics
Who is Landon Dais, the Democratic choice to replace Latoya Joyner?
After failing to win two elections in Harlem, Dais moved to the Bronx and got involved with both the community and county party. Now he’s running for Assembly.
Real Estate
Politics
Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul make appearances at the REBNY gala
The real estate party drew many elected officials.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul quietly set Feb. 13 date for Bronx special election to replace Latoya Joyner
Bronx Democrats plan to nominate local attorney Landon Dais to run in the special election.
News & Politics
Politics
Scott Stringer readies primary challenge to Mayor Eric Adams
Stringer launched an exploratory committee on Thursday, which will allow him to raise funds for a primary challenge against Adams in next year’s mayoral race.
News & Politics
Politics
Chi Ossé, Tiffany Cabán and Shahana Hanif lose committee chair positions in City Council shakeup
As part of the shakeup, Shaun Abreu and Lincoln Restler will receive chair positions. The City Council will confirm chair positions for standing committees at its stated meeting on Thursday.
Politics
Politics
Keith Wright’s son plans to run for Inez Dickens’ Assembly seat
Jordan Wright, the son of the Manhattan Democratic Party boss, previously managed New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam’s successful campaign.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Amanda Farías’ historic appointment as New York City Council majority leader gets promoted a week late
The delay comes after the news was overshadowed by the sudden demotion of her predecessor in the role, Council Member Keith Powers.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Josh Riley reports hefty fundraising haul against Marc Molinaro
The Democrat is touting small donations as he tries for the second time to defeat the popular Dutchess County Republican.
New York State
Politics
Eric Adams turns out for Jenifer Rajkumar’s fundraiser
Attendees supporting the Assembly member at Manhattan’s Hunt & Fish Club got exclusive access to New York City’s mayor.
News & Politics
Politics
Mazi Melesa Pilip subpoenaed to testify in rent lawsuit over husband’s business
Pilip, the Republican nominee for the special election to replace former Rep. George Santos, is scheduled to sit for a deposition on Jan. 22.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Kathy Hochul’s suburbs-approved State of the State speech
Crime is bad! Housing is optional. The governor shied away from bold proposals that characterized her agenda last year as Democrats fight to win back the House.
News & Politics
Politics
Rep. Pat Ryan faces repeated pro-ceasefire protests
Ryan faces a tough reelection fight in November, but his stance on Israel is alienating a small but vocal group of progressive supporters. The tension came to a head last week when protesters tried to enter his district office.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Can Tom Suozzi win in an increasingly conservative Long Island?
The special election for the 3rd Congressional District will test whether Suozzi’s name recognition can overcome the political trends pushing Long Island to the right.
New York State
Politics
What goes into the election ratings that help guide New York’s political parties and consultants?
Political spending and fundraising can hinge on labels like “toss-up” or “lean Democratic.”
New York State
Politics
Will Democrats hamstring Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s reelection chances through redistricting?
Westchester County will be a pivot point that determines how several other districts turn out.
Immigration
Politics
Can NYC make bus companies pay $700 million for transporting migrants?
New York City is targeting bus companies transporting migrants from Texas with a novel legal argument, but the path to legal victory is unclear.
Donald Trump
Politics
This Jan. 6, NY Democrats are vocal about removing Trump from the ballot, but decision remains with the BOE
New York City Council members and state lawmakers have written letters to the state Board of Elections urging them to exclude the former president.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx district leader Yves Filius could be tapped to replace Latoya Joyner in Assembly
Filius has close ties to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Bronx Democratic Party.
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