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Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris
The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.
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Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have to ‘run through the finish line’
There may be a lot of enthusiasm at the DNC, but the House minority leader said the election will still be close in November.
DNC
Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC
He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.
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As DNC kicks off, New York’s political leaders take center stage
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, labor leaders and more are attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Will Harris and Trump’s running mate picks shake up competitive House races?
Democrats are enthusiastic about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, while Republicans see JD Vance as a distraction.
Heard Around Town
Kamala Harris VP pick sparks war of words between Jay Jacobs and Bruce Blakeman
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs issued dueling statements after Blakeman accused Vice President Kamala Harris of antisemitism.
News & Politics
Siena poll: Harris leads Trump by 14 points in New York
Before he dropped out of the race, President Joe Biden only had an 8-point lead over former President Donald Trump.
Opinion
Editor’s note: The historic opportunity of a Black, female president could be Trump’s biggest nightmare
Momentum is gaining as New York Black women electeds and others have stepped forward with their support for Kamala Harris.
News & Politics
New York’s state delegates vote to support Kamala Harris at DNC
With the support of New York’s delegates, the vice president now has enough votes to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Hochul explains her Harris endorsement
After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.
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NY Black women electeds rallied for Harris on massive Sunday night Zoom call
City Council Member Selvena Brooks Powers said, “I’m willing to put my chucks on and dust them off a little bit.”
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On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris
After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.
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NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief
Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.
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Kathy Hochul stuck with Biden until the very end
The New York governor refused to entertain the idea that Biden should step aside. Now that he has, she says she’s “proud to stand beside” Kamala Harris.
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New York politicians react to Biden dropping out
Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.
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Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt
The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.
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What could a second Trump presidency mean for New York?
New York is home to some of the former president’s harshest critics.
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In split with Hochul, Delgado calls on Biden to drop out
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been one of Biden’s staunchest defenders, but Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado wants him to end his presidential campaign.
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Here’s what NY’s House and Senate Dems are saying about Biden
Should he stay or should he go? Members of the state’s congressional delegation are weighing in on the question dividing Democrats.
Heard Around Town
Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’
The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.
