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LEFT GUARD: The battle to own the progressive lane in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary is already brewing, with allies of Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna launching recruitment efforts seeking to nudge them both into the race. The rival efforts are laying bare the aloof, tight-lipped way AOC’s political team operates behind the scenes as she continues to weigh whether to run for president or Senate. And the recruitment bids are also showing the central role of New York in the early days of the 2028 race. Last week, former NYC-DSA-endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, two longtime operatives in New York politics, launched “Run Ro,” a new outside group aiming to push Khanna to run for president. And on Monday, progressives including Ravi Sahai, a former 2025 campaign staffer for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, launched “Ready for AOC.” New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser are also behind the pro-AOC effort, two people familiar with the matter said. The move from Bowman and Konst to get behind Khanna — instead of their fellow New Yorker — has bewildered some in the state’s left-leaning political ecosystem. “It’s weird,”
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Tuesday giving nonprofit housing organizations the first opportunity to purchase certain distressed and affordable apartment buildings. The move ends a six-year legislative fight that survived a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams and months of negotiations with the real estate industry. The Community Opportunity to...
Kei Williams, the executive director of the statewide LGBTQ advocacy group New Pride Agenda, said the 2026 midterm elections sent a direct message to conservatives in response to the conditions Americans have experienced under the current administration — and now the non-profit leader is looking to politicians to make good on their promises.
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Hello, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of real estate and policy:. A state bill to rein in private listings is poised for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature. Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed COPA into law, giving the city one year to establish the program’s rules before it takes effect.
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Trouble seems to have Shilo Sanders on speed dial lately. His recent experience began with a restaurant incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, before New York’s staggering house prices delivered another unexpected shock. But the latest turn appears to have pushed his frustration even further, adding another chapter to his growing drama. Shilo Sanders’ New York experience took an unexpected turn when he booked an Uber, only to struggle to find his ride. Despite following the app’s instructions, he couldn’t figure out where he was supposed to stand or how to enter the pickup queue. His frustratio...
Consolidated Edison, Inc. continues to plan for major infrastructure upgrades to meet a broad-based rise in electricity demand in New York City and state clean energy targets, according to the company’s regulatory filings and executives. State law requires the state’s electric sector to reach 70% renewable energy by 2030...
Outgoing Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is leaving the door open to a potential run for New York governor — but says he’s done with Congress — following his stinging re-election defeat last week . Speaking to The Post in some of his first public comments since his midterms loss, the two-term Hudson Valley rep said he had no plans to vie for Congress again — but didn’t rule out running for governor or another statewide office in 2030. “If running for office in a different capacity presents itself, great. If not, fine,” he said in a phone interview Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler speaks to supporters at a hotel in Pearl River, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Getty Images Cait Conley celebrates on stage during her election night watch party at Club Infinity in Pleasantville, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Lawler said there was nothing he would have done differently to prevent the loss to Democrat Cait Conley, who surfed the nationwide blue wave in the Nov. 3 elections . Only young blood can build a new NY Republican Party “I have no regrets,” he said. But he warned Democrats that “the pendulum swings
OSSINING, New York (AP) — As the lights dimmed inside the chapel at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, around 30 incarcerated men sat scattered across the pews, waiting to preview a new docuseries on the history of the nation’s criminal justice system. Our Lady of Hope chapel was soon abuzz with discussion, […]
The first winter weather advisory of the season is out for parts of the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York.
Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
The weather may be cooling down and there may be discussions about that "s" word flying before the weekend, but that won't stop our local High School teams that are still battling for Sectional and State titles this weekend. This weekend features the Sectional Championships in High School Football, being...
"Hammock Moose" Spotted All Over New York State
Over $31 million in state grants is headed to 24 water projects across 21 communities, with several right here in the Southern Tier.
Family caregivers in New York spend nearly $16,000 out of pocket on average annually caring for loved ones. That leads a report issued by AARP New York, which also identified that 3.9 million people across the state are helping family members remain in their homes and communities as unpaid caregivers.
Clay particles are so tiny that thousands of them could line up across the width of a single grain of sand. That is why my lawn turns into brownie batter after a storm and a brick by August. I used to rush outside the minute the rain stopped. The ground...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tina Abrams made history Tuesday as the Seneca Nation’s first woman president, but before taking the oath of office, she had a warning for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “She’s got a battle on her hands,” Abrams said. The new president takes office...
Protecting our farmlands has never been more important. Farmland is disappearing mostly because it’s worth more to sell for building than to keep farming, and a lot of it is about to change hands. The problem is, if our farmlands disappear, it will have a massive impact on our...
Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.
