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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?
Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.
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Dems go on offense for ERA
Prominent elected officials fanned out across swing districts this weekend to remind voters about the Equal Rights Amendment.
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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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Brooklyn Dems organizational meeting mostly goes off without a hitch
During the meeting, reformers tried and failed to change the proxy vote system that has helped entrench the county party’s current leadership.
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Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?
New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.
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Liz Krueger says unpausing congestion pricing is the only way forward
In a Q&A, the Manhattan state senator also talks about what life could be like for New York as a Canadian province.
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Conservatives take aim at state ERA in new opposition campaign
Republicans have come up with new attacks on the ballot proposition that would enshrine abortion rights and other protections against discrimination.
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These infamous brothers created headaches for their siblings in power
James Caban and Terence Banks are just the latest relatives to cause problems for their better-known brothers.
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NYC waterfront rebirth, green economy and career training highlighted at City & State’s Economic Development and Workforce Summit
New York City Economic Development Corporation CEO Andrew Kimball delivered the keynote speech at the event.
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Ambitious plan to restore New York City’s industrial harbor could cut carbon emissions and create 50,000 jobs
An interview with Andrew Kimball, president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
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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.
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Hochul pushes nuclear energy as state struggles to meet climate goals
New York shuttered its primary nuclear power plant in 2021, which led fossil fuel emissions to spike, but there’s strong opposition to readopting nuclear power.
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State AG warns of AI-driven election misinformation
State Attorney General Letitia James encouraged voters to contact her office’s Election Protection Hotline if they come across any election-related deepfake images or videos.
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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.
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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.
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