Politics
Politics
How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York
The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.
Politics
Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
Politics
Politics
How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?
It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.
New York State
Politics
It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere
New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.
Politics
Politics
Takeaways from the new redistricting proposals for New York state Senate and Assembly
Albany Democrats stand to gain a lot in the decennial process expected to conclude this week.
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Politics
How Democrats could benefit from getting more Republican voters through redistricting
Albany mapmakers are moving GOP voters into some solid blue districts to boost their chances of holding their slim majority in Congress.
Politics
The 2022 Democratic congressional gerrymander in New York – revealed
Newly proposed redistricting plans could turn several districts blue in the 2022 midterms as Democrats fight to hold their slim majority in the U.S. House.
New York State
Politics
Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
New York State
Politics
What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing
The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.
New York State
Politics
State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator
Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.
Health Care
Policy
State mask mandate remains in place — for now
The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong
The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Public power supporters amping up the pressure on Kathy Hochul
Some environmentalists and state lawmakers say her climate proposals are not good enough considering looming dangers.
New York State
Politics
Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is there still a universe where Tom Suozzi stands a chance against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 primary?
The Long Island moderate is struggling to match the incumbent’s endorsements, poll numbers and campaign war chest.
News & Politics
Politics
The people making money off ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Attorneys, PR pros and others have gotten more than $2 million in payments from his campaign account in recent months.
Budget
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget
The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?
Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.
Politics
Bill de Blasio faces political reality by not running for governor of New York
The former New York City mayor says he is devoting post-mayoral life to fighting inequality in New York state.
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