New York State
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How New York is joining Ukraine’s fight against Russia
Officials are deploying the financial, regulatory and legislative might of the Empire State.
New York State
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A 2022 referendum on the leadership of Nick Langworthy
The state GOP chair has repeatedly vowed to elect a Republican as New York governor despite the odds.
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George Pataki reemerges at the state GOP convention
The former governor is not running for his old job, but he offers Republicans hope of winning their first statewide race since he ruled the Second Floor.
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Long Island takes center stage at GOP state convention
The GOP playbook this fall depends on replicating their 2021 success in races in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
News & Politics
Politics
Political right highlights 2022 talking points at Conservative Party convention
Gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Lee Zeldin was among the candidates getting the party's blessing Saturday.
Policy
Policy
How Asian American lawmakers want to address ongoing violence and poverty
Education, vaccines and social services are included in the $64.5 million worth of ideas Asian American leaders have for the upcoming state budget.
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Republicans are backing a Brooklyn cop for lieutenant governor
NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito is running unopposed for the GOP nomination as the running mate to gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin.
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Andrew Cuomo’s political comeback still has a long way to go
New polling showed New Yorkers had a worse opinion of him than Donald Trump.
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Is Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson the Mike Bloomberg of 2022?
The deep-pocketed businessman’s past association with Democrats could prove that money can’t buy partisan love.
Policy
Policy
Adams and Hochul have a new plan to reduce homelessness on NYC subways
Elected officials want to bring in more cops, social service outreach and legal pressure.
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What Hillary Clinton has to say about New York Democrats
A keynote speech at the state Democratic convention shows how the former secretary of state remains politically relevant – and potentially a liability – more than five years after her presidential campaign.
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At the state Democratic convention, Hochul’s coalition is loud and proud
Party insiders lined up to praise the governor and endorse her for reelection, while those outside her orbit were few and struggled to be heard.
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Policy
Progressives want to invest in child care like it’s Tesla
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to spend billions on economic development programs that critics want to allocate to social programs.
Politics
Politics
Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary
Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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New York Assembly is (finally) moving to require more accountability for public officials who sexually harass employees
Progress has been elusive despite renewed calls for action following misconduct allegations that emerged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo one year ago.
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The retirement of Cathy Nolan creates an open race for state Assembly
Western Queens could become even more progressive after the June Democratic primary.
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Eric Adams calls for bail reform rollbacks at virtual state budget hearing
The New York City mayor is leaning on Albany Democrats who might be able to sway legislative leaders to back his more moderate public safety agenda in the upcoming state budget.
Health Care
Policy
Bassett defends Hochul administration policies on masks
New York legislators questioned state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a Tuesday budget hearing.
Politics
Politics
Who’s running to replace Alessandra Biaggi in the state Senate?
Several potential candidates have emerged to succeed Biaggi as she begins her congressional campaign.
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Alessandra Biaggi congressional run tests the progressive mood on the Long Island Sound
The progressive legislator has announced a campaign to replace centrist Tom Suozzi in a new district that includes parts of her current state Senate district.
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