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N.Y. Dems face risk from independents
A deep dive into a recent Siena College poll has a number of alarming warning signs if you are a New York Democrat.
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From an observer to a participant: A former newsman speaks out against antisemitism and hatred
Disagree on the politics of Israel, just like so many of us don’t agree with the U.S. on every issue. But we need unqualified unity against hatred and terrorism from...
N.Y. Dems risk losing the middle: Independent voters are slipping away and finding the GOP appealing
Recent public polling in New York spells bad news for more than just Gov. Hochul. Overlooked in those surveys is how much state Democrats are losing independent voters — something...
Harness the CHIPS Act to lift up disadvantaged communities
The new CHIPS and Science Act is not just a rare opportunity; it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to uplift people traditionally left behind while also ensuring the U.S. remains secure...
Fix the lieutenant governor-picking process, N.Y.: Let some good come out of the Brian Benjamin debacle
The recent deal by Gov. Hochul and the Legislature to remove indicted former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the Democratic primary ballot and allow for a replacement highlights the need...
LOVETT: Goodbye and farewell — reflections on 25 years covering the New York State Capitol
ALBANY — This Monday marks the seventh anniversary of this column — and its last day. After 30 years as a reporter — and seven straight years of never missing...
Rockefeller University Hospital knew doctor was sexually abusing thousands of patients, bombshell lawsuit says
ALBANY — A prominent doctor molested and sexually abused potentially thousands of his young patients while his research institute employer knew and did nothing, a bombshell lawsuit filed in Manhattan...
Shadow of Paladino hangs over Langworthy bid to become NYS Republican party chairman
The following is an expanded version of the second item from my “Albany Insider” column from Monday’s print editions: ALBANY — As he seeks to head the state Republican party,...
LOVETT: Long Island state Senate Dems fear political fallout if Amazon deal falls through
ALBANY — A group of six Long Island Democratic state senators this weekend expressed fears to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins that they could be harmed politically if the deal...
Assembly Democrats said to be split on congestion pricing to raise money for MTA
ALBANY — Assembly Democrats were said to be split last week when privately discussing the idea of congestion pricing as a way to raise needed money for the cash-strapped MTA....