Only one in three voters age 19 to 29 say they will likely vote in midterm election.
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New York Public News Network reporters Jon Campbell and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.
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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is facing a challenge from New York City businessman Joseph Hernandez in his bid for re-election.
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Well over 1,000 voters have consistently passed through town hall each day since early voting began on Sunday, frequently waiting 20 minutes or more.
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Faculty sparred Wednesday over whether to condemn the school’s administration for its handling of the alleged 2024 rape of a student.
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Voters ushered in a historic blue wave in 2025 that gave Democrats their first majority in the county legislature in nearly 50 years and gained seats or majorities on town boards normally dominated by Republicans.
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Due to planned upgrades at the state Labor Department, New Yorkers expecting unemployment checks next month could face delays of up to 12 days.
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Attorney General Letitia James, who has been a legal thorn in the president’s side, is seeking a third term.
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The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.
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