Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up
New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program
The new system promises to bring some big changes, including lower contribution limits.
New York State
Politics
‘When cab drivers are talking about it…’ How Republicans turned out in huge numbers for the NY midterms
The taste of hope and fear of crime mobilized the right like it was 2016 again.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Top political operatives weigh in on New York’s 2022 midterm elections
These consultants identified a number of important emerging trends.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New Yorkers go to the polls today. Here’s what you need to know
Voters will choose a governor, a state Legislature and a 26-member delegation that could tip the balance in Congress.
New York City
Politics
After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail
The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Governor’s race now a nailbiter
A deep analysis of recent polling shows momentum seems on the side of Republicans, not Democrats, both across New York State and the country.
Politics
Politics
NY-19 – or the one where Marc Molinaro doesn’t have it in the bag
The Republican county exec initially had reason for optimism to prevail over newcomer Josh Riley. That’s changed.
New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2022 state Senate elections in New York
After a chaotic redistricting process, here are the races to watch.
New York State
Politics
For NY politics nerds: Here are the debates to watch before the election November 8
It’s time to get that NY1 app.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney, Michael Lawler spar in 17th Congressional District debate
The candidates running in the Lower Hudson Valley traded shots on the economy and climate.
New York State
Politics
Who are the Republican candidates running for statewide office?
New York’s GOP candidates include a political news commentator, a financial expert and a former New York City Police Department official.
New York City
Politics
Al Taylor, Inez Dickens among many names looking to unseat Kristin Richardson Jordan in 2023
A crowded field may be forming in Harlem against the socialist New York City Council Member.
New York State
Policy
Can Republicans hinder absentee voting in New York a month from Election Day?
The state constitution prohibits no-excuse absentee voting. The state GOP is suing to stop people from being able to use fear of COVID-19 as an excuse to request a mail-in ballot.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul up 17 points on Zeldin in latest Siena poll
The governor holds a slim lead in the suburbs and a significant advantage among women.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney is running where he lives
Winning a Trump district has been key to the Democrat’s political identity. Now he’s got a new district – and a target on his back.
Heard Around Town
Politics
John Zaccaro Jr. likely heading to the Assembly after county committee nod
The chief of staff to New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca is expected to succeed Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez in the Bronx.
Politics
Personality