State of the State sets tone for gubernatorial race
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s commentary on the decor of the Oval Office is an agenda setter. Cuomo ended his election-year State of the State speech Wednesday with a dart aimed at President Donald Trump,...
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Giambra makes gubernatorial bid official (updated)
Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra, a Republican, has made his run for governor official, telling Buffalo media as much on Wednesday as incumbent Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his...
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Marc Molinaro won’t run for governor
Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will not run for governor this year, saying “it’s just not the right time for me to seek the governorship.” Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro....
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Notebook: Potential candidates eye open Assembly seats
Note: This item appeared in the Capitol Confidential Reporters Notebook in Monday’s edition of the Times Union. Got a tip? Call 518-454-5449 or email mhamilton@timesunion.com. As we await special...
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Voters hear from Stefanik challengers at NY-21 forum
Note: This story by Wendy Liberatore appeared in Monday’s edition of the Times Union. Voters from the 21st Congressional District packed the Moreau Community Center on Sunday afternoon to listen to and...
View ArticleCox: GOP candidates for governor pledge to not have a primary
State Republican Chairman Ed Cox said Monday that GOP candidates have pledged that there should be no primary for governor this year. Now to see which one of them blinks first. Cox, following a meeting...
View ArticleNew York City councilman eyes challenge to Lt. Gov. Hochul
New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams, a Brooklyn Democrat, will explore a run for lieutenant governor, he formally announced on Twitter Monday. Dr. King said “If you can’t fly, then run. If you...
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Poll: Heading into tough budget season, Cuomo’s numbers up
Voters’ view of Gov. Andrew Cuomo is up as he and state lawmakers head into a tough budget season, a new poll shows. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during an economic development awards ceremony on...
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Ex-staffers who have accused lawmakers of sexual misconduct call for...
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein speak with reporters after leaving a meeting with the governor and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at...
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Budget Countdown: One bill passed, two printed, seven more to go
The NYS Senate in Albany, NY. (John Carl D’Annibale / Times Union) While Capitol watchers were transfixed this week by the capture and release of a lost coyote and an outlaw reporter, legislators have...
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