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Kathy Hochul
Politics
A new generation of progressive pols
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hardly stands alone as a fast-rising non-white progressive New York elected official. From new state senators to the New York City public advocate and the City Council, a new generation is taking the reins.
New York State
Policy
Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?
Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.
New York State
Politics
No IDC NY calls on Stewart-Cousins to strip Democratic defectors of seniority
No IDC NY calls on Andrea Stewart-Cousins to strip seniority from Diane Savino, David Carlucci and Simcha Felder.
New York State
Politics
How Democrats finally did it on Long Island
The region’s large Republican state Senate delegation is no more. Here’s why.
New York City
Politics
Will Democratic volunteers help swing the state Senate?
Progressive locals and NYC residents are canvassing hard on Long Island.
New York State
Politics
Jeff Pravato is the GOP's great red hope on Long Island
Could Republicans knock off Democratic state Sen. John Brooks?
New York State
Politics
Can Anna Kaplan convince Long Islanders to trust a Democrat?
The challenger to state Sen. Elaine Phillips, Anna Kaplan has a liberal-leaning district, but faces fear of taxes.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Dems backing IDC challengers are not violating the truce
Sources present for IDC state Senate reunification deal say it never applied to other Democrats.
Politics
Has state Sen. Marty Golden sped too close to the sun?
State Sen. Martin Golden has been a mainstay of Brooklyn politics for 20 years. But, as a “blue wave” of Democratic turnout in November gathers force, could Golden’s habit of stumbling into political minefields mean the senator’s time in office is finally up?
New York City
Policy
Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?
New York City politicians want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.
New York City
Policy
How the 2020 census citizenship question will affect New York’s headcount
Many immigrant households may skip the survey, but NYC has a plan to fight back.
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Andrew Cuomo
Will IDC challengers ride Cynthia Nixon's coattails?
Whether or not she poses a threat to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, could Cynthia Nixon’s campaign boost turnout from more left-leaning voters – and help the candidates running against Independent Democratic Conference members in the state Senate?
Politics
New York City
IDC's Peralta gets second challenger, who would be a first
Andrea Marra wants to be NY’s first transgender state senator
