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Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’

The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.

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Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026

The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.

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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.

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Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle

The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.

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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.

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Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie Gibbs

With a lead of 9 points, Gibbs was victorious in the East Harlem Assembly primary.

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Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid

“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.

New York State

2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results

Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.

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Student activists said they want divestment from Israel. What does that mean?

University investments are getting renewed scrutiny, but they are unlikely to change.

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After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage

The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.

2024 New York congressional battleground

In NY-24, an ugly rematch between Claudia Tenney and Mario Fratto

The incumbent rep is trying to fend off a further right businessman who has financed his own campaign.

Heard Around Town

Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding

The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.

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Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments

The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.

Albany Agenda

Exclusive: Advocates who killed LaSalle nomination have a new target

The progressive advocacy group Center for Community Alternatives is raising questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Judge Laura Ward as an interim justice on the state Supreme Court.

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As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight

Some advocates fear a repeat of 2021, when the state party failed to invest enough to promote controversial ballot initiatives.

New York City

Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view

Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.

2024 New York congressional battleground

2024 New York congressional primaries to watch

Setting the stage for November’s showdown.