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Andrew Cuomo

Updated: New York’s most prominent guns rights and gun control advocates

The latest mass shooting splits New York politicians.

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Hillary Clinton

New York’s almost presidents

For President's Day, we remember the New Yorkers who aren't being celebrated.

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New York

Not just Trump: New Yorkers in the White House

For President's Day, we look at presidents from New York.

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New York State

Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member

Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary

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New York State

WFP endorses three IDC challengers

The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May

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Andrew Cuomo

Does it matter if voters don’t want New Yorkers to run in 2020?

A new poll shows New York voters are against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president. But that didn't stop Donald Trump.

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Housing

A short-lived shutdown, Howe he did it and no NYCHA apology

The top political headlines, from New Yorkers' role in the short-lived federal shutdown to the latest in the Joe Percoco trial.

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Michael Grimm

The top fundraisers in congressional races across New York

Candidates in potentially competitive primaries and general elections are raking in donations.

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Letitia James

Assembly candidate Epstein endorsed by Letitia James

Harvey Epstein, who is running for now-state Sen. Brian Kavanagh’s vacant Assembly seat, is getting endorsed by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.

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Francisco Moya

Who's vying for the 11 vacant state legislative seats?

A rundown of the former New York state senators and Assembly members who left vacancies in Albany – and who is running to replace them.

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New York State

5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley

The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.

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Lee Zeldin

New York’s lawmakers react to release of controversial memo

New York Republicans backed President Trump, and leading Democrats cried foul.

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John Bonacic

Who are the longest-serving state Legislature committee chairs?

Some New York Assembly and Senate committees have had the same leadership for decades.

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John DeFrancisco

'Andrew thinks he already is president of the United States'

John DeFrancisco on Gov. Cuomo, the subways and economic development

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Donald Trump

State of the Union emphasizes immigration, infrastructure

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address dealt with issues that will have an impact in New York.

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Charles Schumer

New York lawmakers and their State of the Union guests

The annual State of the Union address isn’t just an opportunity for the president to make a political statement, but for lawmakers to do so as well – only instead of a long speech, members of Congress bring guests who reflect and represent their political priorities.

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Andrew Cuomo

Will DeFrancisco be late to announce that he is running for governor?

While he has been slow to get in the race, history shows he has plenty of time.

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Why Miner might challenge Cuomo instead of Katko

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner said she would not challenge Republican Rep. John Katko in the 2018 election, but that she is considering a primary bid against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here's why.

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New York State Senate

The Mercers donate generously to New York Republicans

The Mercers are well on their way to becoming among the most influential donors in New York politics.

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Bill de Blasio

Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.