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Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
Politics
Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair
The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.
- By Austin C. Jefferson and Rebecca C. Lewis
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
Politics
A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
- By Austin C. Jefferson
Policy
Policy
Hochul promotes heating assistance amid criticisms of Democrats’ affordability platform
Economic issues played a big role in shifting voters to the right in New York.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
New York City
Politics
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
- By Austin C. Jefferson and Eric Holmberg
Personality
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
Politics
Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
New York State
Politics
New York Assembly election results 2024
Can Assembly Democrats pick up any seats and ride the coattails of candidates further up the ballot?
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
Politics
Johnson and Jeffries appear at dueling rallies in NY-19
The Republican and Democratic House leaders are visiting upstate cities as they look to secure control of Congress.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
New York State
Personality
Time to get to work at Somos
Assembly Member Karines Reyes has expanded the number of educational sessions that are part of the sojourn to Puerto Rico.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
Politics
News & Politics
Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection
Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
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News & Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
News & Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson and Rebecca C. Lewis
News & Politics
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.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
Energy & Environment
Policy
Progressives warn state’s plan won’t produce enough renewable energy
The New York Power Authority’s draft plan would produce 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, but advocates say 15 gigawatts of clean energy is needed.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
- By Austin C. Jefferson
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
- By Austin C. Jefferson