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Mannion and Williams fight over tax policy, bail reform and abortion in first debate
Democratic state Sen. John Mannion faced off against Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the state.
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Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns
The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.
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Politics
Elon Musk spends big to back Hudson Valley Republicans
The billionaire’s super PAC spent hundreds of thousands to help Reps. Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler.
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Politics
DNC invests in battleground NY congressional races
The Democratic National Committee is sending $100,000 to the state Democratic Party to increase engagement with Puerto Rican voters.
Policy
Policy
NYC residents will vote on these 6 ballot proposals in November
One statewide proposal and five citywide proposals come to your ballot with a fair bit of baggage.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Gillibrand’s new ad has a very moderate vibe
Seems like a statewide candidate is taking a page from the Suozzi playbook.
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?
As Halloween approaches, elected leaders and political campaigns are spooked about the potential of new revelations to alter the presidential race.
Book Excerpt
Personality
Bradley Tusk sees mobile phone voting as an antidote to political extremism
Read an exclusive excerpt from the political strategist’s latest book.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
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Brad Lander makes his case to business leaders
The lefty mayoral candidate and comptroller garnered applause when he downplayed ideology.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: An argument for what political party Jewish voters should stick with
Many Jews are contemplating changing parties in the upcoming presidential election.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Paterson: Cuomo admitted he’d rather be governor than mayor
The two former governors discussed Cuomo’s political future over lunch earlier this year.
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Politics
Brooklyn Dems host breakfast to support Harris/Walz ticket
Despite a number of high-profile no-shows, the mood in Brooklyn was buoyant.
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With four candidates in the race (and counting), progressives look to ranked choice to defeat Eric Adams
Is it a failure to unify? Or a strategic opportunity to unite against the embattled incumbent? After a disastrous 2021, progressives are trying to organize.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory
Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
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Politics
Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate
The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Take our state legislative races to watch poll for a chance to win City & State swag
This latest survey asks readers to pick which candidates will win in competitive state Senate and Assembly races.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Democrats strategize a response to Republican attacks on ERA ballot proposal
Internal polling shows that Republican attacks on the abortion rights ballot proposal are likely to succeed unless Democrats go on the offensive.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
‘It’s not the same.’ Former NY county execs in Congress have advice for George Latimer
Three current members of the New York delegation have walked the same path from executive to federal legislator before.
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Politics
Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid
The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.
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