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Hirsch and Berger compete in a bellwether special election for the 27th Assembly District in Queens

The two Orthodox Jewish candidates in opposite parties are running on Sept. 12 to replace Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal, who resigned earlier this year.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Is the end finally near for New York’s congressional redistricting?

The 2014 state constitutional amendment that created this poorly developed process and its incomplete language should compel legislators and the public to look for a better method after 2030.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Personality

Mike Lawler doesn’t plan to shut up

The first-term member of Congress in the 17th Congressional District is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country, but he’s pulled off impressive victories before.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Liz Gereghty is Liz Whitmer Gereghty, if you haven’t noticed

The candidate for New York’s 17th Congressional District has rebranded to include her maiden name, the same as her sister Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

State Board of Elections approves controversial electronic voting machines

In a 3-1 vote, the ExpressVoteXL machines were certified by the state, but one commissioner predicted lawsuits to follow.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Yvette Clarke sounds alarm about AI in political messaging

The Brooklyn rep says 2024 “will be the first election cycle where AI-generated ads will be an integral part of how we do campaign advertising.”

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New York congressional candidates amass robust war chests

The latest July federal campaign disclosures from the Empire State’s most competitive races.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: There were a few notable outcomes from the sleepy 2023 primary

Consultants, among other observers, weigh in on the takeaways and trends from the recent contest.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Who’s running in NY-22?

State Sen. John Mannion and Air Force veteran Sarah Klee Hood are both looking to unseat Republican incumbent Brandon Williams

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser

Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.

Personality

Politics

‘Our district was suffering’: Émilia Decaudin on why she’s challenging Juan Ardila

A socialist running in a very left-leaning district, Decaudin would be the first out trans lawmaker in the state Legislature.

Ethics

Breaking News Politics

Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted

The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall

Heard Around Town

Politics

Super PACs spent big on NYC Council primaries

The political funding organizations may have had a hand in Chris Banks’ upset over City Council veteran Charles Barron.

2023 elections

Politics

Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again

Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Beating the Barron: a Q&A with council candidate Chris Banks

It was Banks’ fourth time running against Council Member Charles Barron, or his wife, in East New York.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Key New York City Council primaries aren’t decided yet.

Which Democrat will try to unseat Vickie Paladino in November? Are we about to witness the rise of Heshy Tischler?

Winners & Losers

Personality

Winners & Losers: NY primaries edition

Candidates aside, here’s who’s phones are ringing off the hook – and who’s reassessing.