The race between Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican, and Max Rose, a Democrat, is a rare look at how national political campaign themes are playing in New York. Source: New York Times
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5 Takeaways From the Hochul-Zeldin Debate
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin conveyed a sense of outrage over crime and the economy, as Gov. Kathy Hochul emphasized his views on abortion and his ties to Donald Trump. Source: New York Times
New York’s Governor’s Race Is Suddenly Too Close for Democrats’ Comfort
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2022
Tightening polls, fears about crime and apathy in their base are driving a wave of Democratic hand-wringing and a pivot by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Zeldin Agrees to Debate Hochul This Week in N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Representative Lee Zeldin will hold a single televised debate on Tuesday. Mr. Zeldin had long pushed for several debates. Source: New York Times
Siena Poll Shows Zeldin Gaining on Hochul in NY Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
A Siena College poll showed Gov. Kathy Hochul with a 11-point lead over her Republican challenger, Lee Zeldin, down from 17 points last month. Source: New York Times
Plan on It: Celebrating New York City’s Regional Plan
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2022
An exhibition shines a spotlight on the origins of a vital document in the city’s past and future. And a threat looms to what has been an iconic element in its present, the yellow cab. Source: New York Times
In Fight for Congress, a Surprising Battleground Emerges: New York
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
After a haywire redistricting process, New York has more congressional battlegrounds than nearly any other state. Even the Democratic campaign chairman is locked in a dead heat. Source: New York Times
Hochul Outpaces Zeldin in Cash Race, but Super PACs Help His Cause
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul has used her fund-raising edge to spend more than $1.5 million a week since Labor Day on an aggressive television ad campaign. Source: New York Times
Will Abortion Turn Tide for Democrats in House Fight for NY Suburbs?
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Several competitive House races on Long Island have become fertile ground for candidates to test out common Republican and Democratic campaign themes. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Turn Potential Debates Into a Game of Chicken
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2022
There may not be any debates in the New York governor’s race if Gov. Kathy Hochul and her challenger, Lee Zeldin, cannot agree on how many to hold. Source: New York Times
Jim Florio, New Jersey Governor Undone by Tax Hike, Dies at 85
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2022
A Democrat, he had successes on gun control, the environment and property-tax relief, but after raising income and sales taxes, he lost a bid for re-election. Source: New York Times
Niou vs. Goldman, Round 2? Won’t Happen, After All.
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Yuh-Line Niou, who finished second to Daniel Goldman in the Democratic primary for the 10th District seat, will not run on the Working Families Party line in November. Source: New York Times
Howard Rosenthal, Who Quantified Partisanship in Congress, Dies at 83
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2022
He took part in studies that found the widening ideological divide to be the largest since post-Civil War Reconstruction. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Democrat Pat Ryan Wins in House Race That Turned on Abortion
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Mr. Ryan, a county executive, defeated Marc Molinaro, a Republican, in the Hudson Valley special election. Source: New York Times