An Aug. 23 special election to replace a Democrat, Antonio Delgado, could help answer one of the biggest questions of the midterms. Source: New York Times
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Could Carl Paladino and his ‘three-ring circus’ be headed for Congress?
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2022
Mr. Paladino, who has a history of racist and outrageous remarks, is competing in a Republican House primary against the G.O.P. state chairman. Source: New York Times
Nadler and Maloney Are Collegial at Debate. Their Rival Is Combative.
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2022
Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Carolyn Maloney touted their extensive political records while Suraj Patel highlighted his lack of one as a virtue. Source: New York Times
Pelosi Backs Rep. Mondaire Jones in Crowded Open-Seat Race in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2022
The first-term congressman, who moved to Brooklyn to compete in the redrawn 10th Congressional District, faces a highly competitive race. Source: New York Times
Liz Holtzman Wants Another Crack at Congress, 50 Years Later
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2022
She shattered glass ceilings, voted to impeach Nixon and helped chase out Nazis. But can Ms. Holtzman overcome one more political hurdle: her age? Source: New York Times
Facing Tepid Support, Bill de Blasio Drops N.Y. House Bid
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2022
Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Court Ruling on Guns: The Legislature’s Options
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
It’s now up to Albany to pass restrictions on gun ownership that would be allowed under the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s law. Source: New York Times
Former Trump Adviser Charged With Contempt for Defying Jan. 6 Subpoena
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
Peter Navarro is the second associate of former President Donald J. Trump, after Stephen K. Bannon, to face criminal charges for stonewalling the inquiry into the Capitol riot. 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
In Buffalo, Biden Denounces ‘Domestic Terrorism’
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2022
The president acknowledged that it would be difficult to persuade Congress to act on restricting guns. Source: New York Times
Pot Sellers Ponder Going Legal
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2022
Becoming a taxpaying, regulated business has its downsides for marijuana wholesalers that have operated illegally until now. Source: New York Times
4 Summer Election Days? New York Faces Chaos in Voting Cycle.
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
Representative Tom Reed is resigning, Representative Antonio Delgado is taking a new job, and New York’s redistricting process is up in the air, muddying the election schedule. Source: New York Times
New York’s Top Court Voids Democrat-Drawn House Map
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2022
The Court of Appeals said Democrats violated the State Constitution and ignored the will of the voters. The judges ordered a court-appointed expert to draw replacements. Source: New York Times
N.Y. House Districts Illegally Favor Democrats, Appeals Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2022
A divided five-judge panel found that Democrats engaged in gerrymandering in creating new district maps. The case is expected to head to New York’s highest court. Source: New York Times