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Politics

House Dems and GOP hone their messages for the suburbs

With control of Congress in the balance, Democrats and Republicans are sparring over abortion, immigration and Trump – along with more local concerns.

Policy

Policy

Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?

Progressives have successfully pushed a handful of municipalities outside New York City to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies in recent years.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Albany County DA David Soares isn’t interested in repairing his relationships with local Democratic leaders

He’s confident he’ll win via a write-in campaign a la Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown after losing the Democratic primary in June.

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Politics

Molinaro launches new ad tying Democratic challenger to Harvey Weinstein

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro is highlighting challenger Josh Riley’s past work for the law firm Boies, Schiller and Flexner, which represented Weinstein.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Marc Molinaro says upstate voters aren’t buying what Democrats are selling

The member of Congress thinks the region takes a back seat to New York City’s interests too often.

2024 presidential election

Politics

NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief

Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.

Politics

Politics

Where do progressives go from here?

The Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America and For the Many scored few wins this year but have no plans to shake up their electoral strategy.

Politics

Politics

Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad

Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.

News & Politics

Politics

Latimer’s win paves way for Westchester’s first Black county executive

Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who lost the county executive race to Latimer in 2017, is now poised to assume the top job.

Politics

Politics

Latimer easily defeats Bowman, in blow to progressives

Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.

Albany Agenda

Politics

The biggest proxy fights in Tuesday's Democratic primaries

Politicians who aren’t on the ballot are getting in on the action, picking sides in key congressional and state legislative races.

Policy

Policy

Do the feds owe the state Department of Labor $44 million?

An audit by the state Comptroller’s Office found that the state Department of Labor is entitled to $44 million in federal reimbursements, but the department claims it cannot apply for the money.

News & Politics

Politics

Bowman and Latimer argue over Israel and racial segregation in final debate

The candidates also discussed immigration policy, reparations and a potential mask ban in the subway.

Long Island

Politics

First-time state Senate candidate raises over half a million dollars

Kim Keiserman has raised over $579,000 – mostly from the state’s matching funds program.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Jamaal Bowman has given up on changing minds. Turnout is his only hope.

The Democratic primary between Bowman and George Latimer could come down to voter turnout in a handful of Westchester County cities.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Six candidates are running to replace Assembly Member Pat Fahy

The Democratic primary for Assembly District 109 features four Albany Common Council members and two county legislators.

News & Politics

Politics

Latimer criticizes Bowman for missing procedural House vote

Bowman was one of six Democrats who were not present for a rules vote related to the National Defense Authorization Act.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In debate, Latimer charges Bowman favors only Black and brown constituents

The representative fired back that the Westchester County executive having a “few Black friends” doesn’t make him “anti-racist.”