Ana María Archila, who would be the first Latina elected statewide, gained national attention after she confronted a senator over the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Source: New York Times
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Could New York City Lose Its Last Remaining Jewish Congressman?
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Three decades ago, Jewish lawmakers made up just over half of New York City’s House delegation. Now there is one: Jerrold Nadler, who faces a tough primary battle. Source: New York Times
Will Kathy Hochul’s Low-Key Primary Come at a Cost? Allies Fear Yes.
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
Gov. Hochul is expected to handily win next week’s primary. But some allies worry her campaign is failing to energize key voters for November’s election. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul’s Second-in-Command Faces Sharp Challenge From the Left
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2022
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado faces two rivals in the June 28 primary, including Ana María Archila, an activist who won attention during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing. Source: New York Times
How Many N.Y. Democrats Does It Take to Fill a House Seat? Try 15.
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2022
A congressman, an ex-congresswoman, an ex-mayor, a Trump prosecutor and several state and city officials are eyeing an open congressional seat in New York City. Source: New York Times
Hochul Spars With Rivals Over Crime, Credentials and Cream Cheese
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2022
Sharp attacks typified the final debate among Gov. Kathy Hochul and her two Democratic rivals, Jumaane Williams and Representative Tom Suozzi. Source: New York Times
Takeaways From the N.Y. Governor Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
The Democratic rivals of Gov. Kathy Hochul sought to attack her on varied issues, from the funding of a Buffalo Bills stadium to a decade-old endorsement from the N.R.A. Source: New York Times
Does Crypto-Mining Have a Future in New York? And What is Crypto-Mining?
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
It doesn’t involve picks and shovels, and it burns a lot of energy. Three candidates for governor also burned a lot in their first debate, with Gov. Hochul on the defensive. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Is Clear Target of Democratic Rivals in Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul was placed on the defensive for much of the first debate of the three Democratic candidates for governor. Source: New York Times
What to Watch for as Hochul and Top Rivals Meet in N.Y. Governor Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul will be a target for Rep. Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams in the first of two debates featuring the three leading Democrats. Source: New York Times
Adams, Hailed on the National Stage, Finds Frustration Closer to Home
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams faced a bumpy first round in pushing his agenda in Albany, particularly when it came to his education goals. Source: New York Times
From Gun Laws to Abortion, 5 Issues for N.Y. Legislators as Session Ends
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022
A move to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15-style weapons is among several hot-button issues still to be resolved in Albany before the session ends. Source: New York Times
A Collision Course for 2 Stalwart Manhattan Democrats
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022
A court-ordered redistricting plan puts Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler in a primary against each other. Source: New York Times
Maloney vs. Nadler? New York Must Pick a Side (East or West)
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2022
New congressional lines have put two stalwart Manhattan Democrats on a collision course in the Aug. 23 primary. Barney Greengrass is staying neutral. Source: New York Times
Bill de Blasio Knows He Isn’t Loved
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2022
New York’s former mayor is running for Congress in a newly drawn district, where distaste for him is epic. He’s sure he can change that. Source: New York Times