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News & Politics

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.

Albany Agenda

Advocates push for public ownership of Hudson Valley energy company

As Central Hudson continues to raise rates, activists and progressive lawmakers are making a new push to bring it under public ownership – but organized labor is wary.

Kathy Hochul

Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair

Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.

Campaigns & Elections

It’s Election Day in Western New York

Voters are deciding on a new member of Congress to represent them in the 26th Congressional District.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Who’s running for Congress in the Western NY special election?

After former Rep. Brian Higgins stepped down, the 26th Congressional District special election is likely to be a win for Democrats.

Upstate

Upstate mayors highlight flat payments to cities on ‘Tin Cup Day’

They asked for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities to be indexed to inflation so that they can continue to revitalize their cities.

Immigration

State makes some progress with migrant resettlement program

After a slow start, about 100 families have moved into housing upstate.

Albany Agenda

Newburgh to vote on rent stabilization amid New York’s legislative void on housing

The city would be the second upstate to opt in to rent stabilization, declaring a local housing emergency.

Politics

Could embattled Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz lose to an unknown GOP challenger?

Poloncarz was expected to easily win a fourth term, but a series of scandals have boosted Republican newcomer Chrissy Casilio.

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