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New York’s Democratic Party shows new interest in electing Democrats
After a poor performance in 2022, the state apparatus appears ready to compete for battleground seats.
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Eric Adams backs Harris as Democratic nominee
The New York mayor points to the VP’s background in law enforcement as a key attribute.
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Albany
New York lieutenant governor calls for Biden to step aside
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has become the first statewide Democrat to call on Biden to drop his reelection bid, putting him at odds with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Adams dominates fundraising, but mayoral challengers show support
The New York City mayor is also raising for his legal defense fund, a reminder of the investigation looming over the 2025 primary.
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Major NYC hospital warns of safety risks from delayed closure
The private Manhattan hospital, run by the Mount Sinai Health System, was prepared to close Friday but has yet to get clearance from state regulators.
Elected official charged with biting NYPD officer
The Democratic New York City Council member is accused of biting a deputy police chief during a protest against a planned homeless shelter in her district.
Both Biden and Trump are touchy subjects in these two New York swing districts
Republicans and Democrats try to change the subject in two House races outside New York City.
Hochul and her lieutenant governor stay split over Biden
The disagreement is part of a national divide among Democrats.
Biden support slips in deep blue New York: ‘We’re a battleground state now’
Democrats are worried the president is taking New York for granted as the state becomes surprisingly competitive.
Anxious about Biden, Democratic donors begin looking to bolster down-ballot candidates
Funds may flow to battleground House and Senate candidates even as turmoil at the top of ticket threatens to drag them down
As challengers emerge, Eric Adams touts support from Al Sharpton
The opinion piece was a clear reminder to anyone considering running against the New York City mayor that they’ll be accused of trying to take down a Black leader.
New York likely to miss 70 percent renewable target
A new state report found a major statutory target three years off schedule.
New York leaders agree on $112B city budget after bruising debate
The agreement capped a tumultuous process of Mayor Eric Adams, whose approval took a hit over proposed spending cuts.
New York City to restore library funding in impending budget
Previous reductions to cultural institutions will be reversed under a new budget deal announced Thursday.
Why Hakeem Jeffries isn’t that upset about Jamaal Bowman’s loss
The party leader endorsed his embattled colleague, but has also taken on Bowman’s liberal allies in other New York Democratic skirmishes.
New York City plans cellphone ban in schools
The move in the nation’s largest school district comes amid growing warnings about the danger social media poses to children.
City Comptroller Brad Lander said child care will likely be top of mind for voters in next year’s election.
Hakeem Jeffries ally in New York Legislature beats back socialist challenge
DSA picked up an Assembly seat in Queens but saw Bowman lose big.
Incumbent New York state legislators enjoy a quiet primary
Just one incumbent lost in what has been a historically sleepy primary night.