New York State
News & Politics
Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats
Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.
News & Politics
WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate
The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.
Opinion
Opinion: What government can do
During my administration, the state completed numerous infrastructure projects on time and under budget – a testament to what a competent government can accomplish.
Energy & Environment
The future of wind power relies in part on who wins the presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris will likely embrace the clean, renewable energy source, while former President Donald Trump stymies it, according to experts.
Policy
Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail
If you still have any questions about the state Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve hopefully got you covered.
Opinion
Opinion: Are Latinos becoming the next ‘white American’ voters?
It’s essential for Democrats to understand the real reasons that Latino voters are increasingly drawn to Donald Trump.
News & Politics
Gillibrand still sees abortion as winning issue for Democrats
U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand is not worried about Republican attempts to capitalize on confusion around the state Equal Rights Amendment.
Policy
Will a new president jumpstart the transition to electric vehicles in New York, or let it stall?
Charging infrastructure is gradually being built in New York, but consumers are still not quite convinced they can get anywhere in the state in an electric car.
News & Politics
WFP fights to stay on state ballot
The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.
Campaigns & Elections
Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?
The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.
News & Politics
Will this Republican win John Mannion’s old Senate seat?
Republican Nick Paro looks poised to win a Central New York state Senate seat, which could cost Democrats their supermajority in the chamber.
New York State
Editor’s note: If someone’s choosing not to vote, call them out, even if they are one of your kids
This year’s presidential election has left young people, including my own adult children, frustrated and questioning why they should bother with the electoral process.
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Policy
Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany
State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.
Policy
Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails
With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.
Energy & Environment
New York relies on FEMA in the aftermath of disasters. Here’s how the presidential election could change that
Project 2025 suggests a drastic reduction in FEMA aid. Harris says she plans to invest in climate resiliency.
News & Politics
State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy
The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.
Opinion
Opinion: A rapid-response tool to ensure voter rights and fight suppression
Our proposed legislation would require local boards of election to extend voting hours whenever voting is disrupted.
News & Politics
Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
News & Politics
Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities
The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.
Cryptocurrency
What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York
Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.
