Albany Agenda

Politics

As expected, the Bowman-Latimer primary is pricey

Together, the two Democrats raised more than $2 million in the most recent fundraising cycle – to defeat one another.

Politics

Politics

DCCC makes nice with Mondaire Jones in 2024

After being pushed out of the district by the former chair of the national Democratic campaign apparatus, Mondaire Jones now has their institutional backing as he tries to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Jeffries emphasizes freedom angle on abortion during ABNY breakfast

The House minority leader urged Democrats to appeal to moderate voters on the issue of reproductive rights.

Albany Agenda

Policy

New York Democrats return to abortion in the hopes of galvanizing voters

The issue has yielded mixed results in a state where access is less threatened, but Democrats are giving it another shot on the 51st anniversary of Roe.

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.

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.

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.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Redistricting could pave the way for congressional comebacks

New district lines may allow familiar faces like Carolyn Maloney and Max Rose to return to Congress.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Progressives speak up for Bowman after Latimer files

AOC and others supported Bowman ahead of an all-but-certain campaign announcement from George Latimer.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Who’s running in NY-17 in 2024?

Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is in national Democrats’ crosshairs, but he’s pulled off impressive victories more than once.

News & Politics

Politics

How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island

This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

The cost-benefit analysis of a Bowman primary for Democrats? ‘Not generally good’

Failure to coalesce behind the incumbent has cost Dems in the past, but state party leadership seems sanguine about the prospect of George Latimer coming for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi enters congressional race as candidate to beat

The field isn’t clearing for the former Congress member, but Tom Suozzi’s campaign comes in with some tough-to-beat advantages