Once a mainstream Republican from a moderate district, Ms. Stefanik, the party’s No. 3 House leader, has embraced Trumpism and the extremists in her ranks. Source: New York Times
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Democrats Win Early Victory in Court Fight Over District Maps
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
A judge’s stance was good news for Democrats, who drew the maps that Republicans say are gerrymandered, but the case will proceed. Source: New York Times
Why NY's 10th Congressional District Would Snake Through NYC
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2022
The peculiar redrawing of Representative Jerrold Nadler’s district led to the joke that it was “jerrymandered.” The reasons for the new lines were politically complicated. Source: New York Times
What a Serpentine District Says About N.Y. Democrats’ Gerrymandering
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2022
The peculiar redrawing of Representative Jerrold Nadler’s district led to the joke that it was “jerrymandered.” The reasons for the new lines were politically complicated. Source: New York Times
John Katko, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Won’t Seek Re-election
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
Increasingly marginalized from conservatives at home and in Washington, Mr. Katko also faced a brutal general election campaign in his left-leaning New York district. Source: New York Times
Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Mr. Suozzi will enter a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge the incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Isn’t Wavering. Are New Yorkers on Her Side?
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate, including among city residents eager to see the subways improved. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Visits Rikers: 'The Whole Thing Upsets Me'
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2021
As Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the jail for the first time in four years, federal officials signaled a lack of faith in the city’s ability to manage the troubled complex. Source: New York Times
Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. Source: New York Times
After Adams Criticizes the Left, New York Democrats Try to Clear the Air
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Representatives Nydia Velázquez reminded Eric Adams to treat everyone with respect, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez echoed her comments. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Lands Major Endorsement From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Jeffries, New York’s top House Democrat, said he intended to engage in significant efforts on Ms. Wiley’s behalf, including making campaign appearances with her. Source: New York Times
New York Loses House Seat After Coming Up 89 People Short on Census
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
New population figures released on Monday confirmed that after the latest census, New York would lose a congressional seat, but only by the narrowest of margins. Source: New York Times
Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Staunch Conservative, Will Run for N.Y. Governor
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2021
Mr. Zeldin, an avid supporter of former President Donald Trump who voted to overturn the results of November’s election, said that to “save New York, Andrew Cuomo’s gotta go.” Source: New York Times
New York Republican Claudia Tenney Wins Final House Seat
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
Claudia Tenney, a Republican from Central New York, regained a seat she lost in 2018 after a judge ruled that her 109-vote victory was legitimate. Source: New York Times
A Trump-Supporting Congresswoman in New York City Stands Her Ground
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Representative Nicole Malliotakis represents Staten Island, where new Republican voters out-registered Democrats during the Trump administration. Source: New York Times