Personality

Personality

Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump

In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams

The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: You can’t blame Hochul for Democrats’ failures this time

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party notched wins even as the national Democratic Party collapsed – the inverse of what happened in 2022.

News & Politics

Politics

Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.

News & Politics

Politics

Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.

News & Politics

Politics

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon

The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.

News & Politics

Politics

Gillen declares victory in NY-4 as Trump wins Nassau County

Democrats may have benefited from split-ticket voters after Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in New York.

News & Politics

Politics

Super PAC funding ads against swing district Democrats may be tied to Elon Musk

The PAC paid a GOP strategist known for working with international far-right parties like Likud and France’s National Front.

News & Politics

Politics

Outside groups spend millions to influence state legislative races

Realtors, charter school groups and unions have spent big on Democratic – and some Republican – candidates.

News & Politics

Politics

Johnson and Jeffries appear at dueling rallies in NY-19

The Republican and Democratic House leaders are visiting upstate cities as they look to secure control of Congress.

Politics

News & Politics

Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection

Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.

News & Politics

Politics

Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats

Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.

News & Politics

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.

News & Politics

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.

News & Politics

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

Politics

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.

News & Politics

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.

News & Politics

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.