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Republicans are backing a Brooklyn cop for lieutenant governor

NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito is running unopposed for the GOP nomination as the running mate to gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin.

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Is Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson the Mike Bloomberg of 2022?

The deep-pocketed businessman’s past association with Democrats could prove that money can’t buy partisan love.

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Max Rose has a Fall-ing out

Assembly Member Charles Fall rescinded his congressional endorsement after Rose wouldn’t support his girlfriend for state Senate.

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With Diana Reyna, Suozzi makes a downstate ticket

The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.

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Voters head to the polls to fill two empty Assembly seats

A vacant seat in Brooklyn promises to be the latest in a series of proxy wars that have characterized the borough.

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Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary

Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Bill de Blasio re-emerges

The perpetual candidate is reportedly considering running for Congress, which would be his fourth campaign for elected office in five years.

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Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong

The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.

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Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?

The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.

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Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?

Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.

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Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?

Show Up, Turn Out, launched a campaign to encourage Black New Yorkers to vote in the election and the result they say was a big bump in voter turnout.

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Racial justice is coming to a New York City ballot near you

The Racial Justice Commission convened by the mayor this year has approved three ballot proposals for next year.

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A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022

Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.

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Niou officially launches Senate bid, prompting socialist candidate to run for Assembly instead

The DSA-backed legislative hopeful Illapa Sairitupac has announced his candidacy to replace outgoing Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou in a competitive June 2022 primary.