DNC

Politics

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

Personality

Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC

He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.

DNC

Politics

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.

Heard Around Town

Politics

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

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

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

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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Politics

Hochul explains her Harris endorsement

After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.

2024 presidential election

Politics

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.”

2024 presidential election

Politics

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.

2024 presidential election

Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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

Politics

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.

2024 presidential election

Politics

New York politicians react to Biden’s lackluster debate performance

The Empire State will remain at the center of presidential politics with Biden visiting over the next two days.