Many of the races involving a primary challenge to a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference feature political newcomers. Not so in the 11th district in Queens
State Sen. Marisol Alcantara and former Councilmember Robert Jackson joined the show to discuss their competing cases to primary voters in Northern Manhattan and the West Side.
Little separates the two candidates except that fact that one pledged not to join the Independent Democratic Conference and the other did. So, how important is that fact?
The insurgent gubernatorial candidate of 2014 is again seeking statewide office, arguing the fair application of law is the best antidote to what she says is the president’s thirst for…
What do an easy win for Dan Donovan (meaning a tougher road ahead for Max Rose?), a narrow escape for Yvette Clarke and that stunning outcome in Queens mean for…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory over Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent who leads the Queens Democratic party and was considered a possible candidate for House Speaker, was the biggest news on…
Stewart-Cousins insisted that unity is reality for the Democrats now. She had less to say about whether Gov. Cuomo could have achieved that unity earlier.
Hoping to broaden an issue that often is targeted only to residents of the five boroughs, the Democratic challenger proposed expanding the number of stabilized apartments statewide.
Stanley Fritz, who leads New York City campaigns for Citizen Action, says the Cynthia Nixon race is critical for the Working Families Party and the future of issues like bail…