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Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities

The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.

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Marc Molinaro shifts to the right

As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.

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The many missteps of Mondaire Jones

Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.

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Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?

Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.

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Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?

Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.

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Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats

The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.

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Mannion and Williams fight over tax policy, bail reform and abortion in first debate

Democratic state Sen. John Mannion faced off against Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the state.

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Elon Musk spends big to back Hudson Valley Republicans

The billionaire’s super PAC spent hundreds of thousands to help Reps. Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler.

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DNC invests in battleground NY congressional races

The Democratic National Committee is sending $100,000 to the state Democratic Party to increase engagement with Puerto Rican voters.

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Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory

Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.

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This latest survey asks readers to pick which candidates will win in competitive state Senate and Assembly races.

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Democrats strategize a response to Republican attacks on ERA ballot proposal

Internal polling shows that Republican attacks on the abortion rights ballot proposal are likely to succeed unless Democrats go on the offensive.

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Poll: Guess who will win NY state Senate and Assembly races

Think Democrats or Republicans will emerge victorious in the 22 most closely-watched state legislative races? City & State wants to hear from you!

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Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid

The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.

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Has the WFP become toxic on Long Island?

Few Long Island Democrats in competitive elections are running on the Working Families Party ballot line this year.

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Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair

Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.

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Democrats target Latino voters in Hudson Valley swing district

The party is bringing on bilingual staff and tweaking its abortion messaging as it looks to increase turnout in Spanish-speaking communities.