Representative Andrew Garbarino defended his seat for the Republicans, who also held late leads in three other Long Island House races. Source: New York Times
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Hochul Holds N.Y. Governor’s Mansion for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul became the state’s first woman to be elected governor, in a victory that was more decisive than some Democrats had expected. Source: New York Times
Election Day in New York: Who’s Running and How to Vote
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
Democrats are aiming to keep control of the governor’s mansion, the State Legislature and a majority of New York’s House seats, but Republicans seem to have momentum. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Make Final Appeals in NY Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
In a last spurt of campaigning, the two candidates for governor of New York focus on encouraging their supporters to turn out on Election Day. Source: New York Times
Ronald Lauder: New York’s Billionaire Political Disrupter
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The cosmetics heir has pumped at least $11 million into efforts to elect Representative Lee Zeldin, a Republican, as governor of New York. Source: New York Times
Biden and Clinton Try to Narrow Hochul’s Enthusiasm Gap in New York
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The 11th-hour campaign visits by President Biden and Bill Clinton show that the governor’s race, once a worry-free contest for Democrats, may be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
For These New York Farmers, Harvest Time Means High Times
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2022
In fields from Sag Harbor to Ithaca, a new crop ripened this fall: cannabis plants grown for recreational marijuana. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Makes Famous Enemies. Will That Win Her an Election?
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2022
The New York attorney general has taken on Donald Trump and the N.R.A. Her little-known opponent hopes that will help his chances. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Seeks to Erase Democratic Supermajority in New York Legislature
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2022
A Republican surge is threatening to counter gains made by progressive-minded Democrats, who have pushed the State Legislature to the left in recent years. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, Once New York’s No. 1 Democrat, Is Doing Little to Help His Party
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2022
As New York Democrats battle to retain power, Andrew M. Cuomo has used most of his multimillion-dollar campaign war chest to resurrect his image, not help candidates. Source: New York Times
Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton Rally Women to Support Hochul
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin and Republicans nationally want to “turn back the clock on women’s rights,” Mrs. Clinton said at the Manhattan rally. Source: New York Times
Can Lee Zeldin Reinvent His Way to the NY Governor’s Mansion?
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin’s political career reflects decades of preparation, alliances with more powerful Republicans and a hard-right embrace of former President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
Schumer Can Take the Insults, if It Helps Keep Democrats in Power
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2022
Senator Chuck Schumer, heavily favored to defeat his Republican challenger, Joseph Pinion, argued in a debate as much for his party as for his re-election. Source: New York Times
With Allies Nearby, Hochul and Zeldin Try to Spur Voters to Polls
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2022
With eight days until Election Day, the candidates in New York’s governors race are hoping popular politicians can help them drum up support from their bases. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Democrats in Tough Fight to Capture an Open G.O.P. House Seat
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2022
Although the district in central New York leans Democratic, it has been safely held by a moderate Republican, Representative John Katko, who is retiring. Source: New York Times