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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

NEW YORK (AP) -- State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt to return to the political stage.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo

NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani has won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, a new vote count confirmed Tuesday, cementing his stunning upset of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and sending him to the general election.

Mamdani poised for victory as NYC plans release of ranked choice vote tally in mayoral primary

Mamdani poised for victory as NYC plans release of ranked choice vote tally in mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) -- The winner of New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, between progressive Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is likely to be finalized Tuesday when the city's board of elections announces the next round of results.

Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and more

Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and more

NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani has claimed victory over a wounded, but still formidable former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary.

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor.

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani had a significant lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night, leaving the young liberal upstart poised to land a stunning upset in a race still to be determined by a ranked choice count.

Andrew Cuomo concedes New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani

Andrew Cuomo concedes New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded New York City's Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani as the 33-year old member of the state Assembly had a significant lead in the race Tuesday night.

Mamdani opens tentative lead over Cuomo in NYC mayoral primary as race goes to ranked choice count

Mamdani opens tentative lead over Cuomo in NYC mayoral primary as race goes to ranked choice count

NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani had a tentative lead against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the rest of the crowded field in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night, but the race's outcome will be decided by a ranked choice count after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote.

NYC's mayoral primary will go to a ranked choice count after no Democrat gets majority of vote

NYC's mayoral primary will go to a ranked choice count after no Democrat gets majority of vote

NEW YORK (AP) -- State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani held a tentative lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the rest of the crowded field in New York City's mayoral primary, but the race's outcome will be decided by a ranked choice count after neither Democrat got a clear majority in Tuesday's vote.

Mamdani and Cuomo pull away from pack in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary

Mamdani and Cuomo pull away from pack in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to reboot Andrew Cuomo's political career, elevate liberal upstart Zohran Mamdani, or turn to a crowded field of lesser-known but maybe less-polarizing candidates in the party's mayoral primary.

Cuomo is trying a comeback in New York's mayoral primary, but Zohran Mamdani stands in his way

Cuomo is trying a comeback in New York's mayoral primary, but Zohran Mamdani stands in his way

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to reboot Andrew Cuomo's political career, elevate liberal upstart Zohran Mamdani, or turn to a crowded field of lesser-known but maybe less-polarizing candidates in the party's mayoral primary.

New York votes in mayoral primary as Cuomo tries a comeback. Zohran Mamdani stands in his way

New York votes in mayoral primary as Cuomo tries a comeback. Zohran Mamdani stands in his way

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to reboot Andrew Cuomo's political career, elevate liberal upstart Zohran Mamdani, or turn to a crowded field of lesser-known but maybe less-polarizing candidates in the party's mayoral primary.

Some candidates focus on blocking Cuomo's path a day before NYC's mayoral primary

Some candidates focus on blocking Cuomo's path a day before NYC's mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) -- Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed. Their mission now? Stopping former Gov. Andrew Cuomo from getting to City Hall.

Cuomo and others take aim at Zohran Mamdani in heated NYC mayoral debate

Cuomo and others take aim at Zohran Mamdani in heated NYC mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani has rocketed from relative obscurity to become one of the top contenders in the New York City mayor's race. In a debate Thursday, he started catching heat for his place among the top of the heap.

Who's that knocking at your door? It's Anthony Weiner on a comeback tour

Who's that knocking at your door? It's Anthony Weiner on a comeback tour

NEW YORK (AP) -- Imagine this: You're home for the evening, winding down. There's a knock at the door.

Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor

Another politician who demanded Cuomo resign as governor now endorses him for NYC mayor

A growing number of Democrats who called on Andrew Cuomo to resign as governor amid sexual harassment allegations are now backing his comeback bid for New York City mayor -- including one of his opponents in the race.

In a crowded NYC mayoral debate, Cuomo faces attacks from all sides

In a crowded NYC mayoral debate, Cuomo faces attacks from all sides

New York City mayoral race front-runner Andrew Cuomo was forced to fend off a volley of attacks from his Democratic primary rivals in a debate Wednesday, with his opponents unleashing pent up barbs at the former governor in an attempt to chip away at his lead.

New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election

New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will challenge his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the governor's race next year, months after a feud between the two Democrats erupted into public view.

Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger: Donald Trump's Justice Department

Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger: Donald Trump's Justice Department

With just weeks to go until New York City's mayoral primary, one of the leading candidates, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, finds himself under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. He seems to think it might actually help.

Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger in Donald Trump's Justice Department

Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger in Donald Trump's Justice Department

With just weeks to go until New York City's mayoral primary, one of the leading candidates, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, finds himself under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. He seems to think it might actually help.

A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

SOMERS, N.Y. (AP) -- Voters in U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler's suburban New York swing district heaped criticism on the Republican during a raucous town hall Sunday night, peppering him with questions around President Donald Trump's aggressive agenda before devolving into a chaotic chorus of boos as attendees were removed by law enforcement.

In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

SOMERS, N.Y. (AP) -- Voters in U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler's suburban New York swing district unloaded a barrage of criticism on the Republican during a raucous town hall Sunday night, peppering him with questions around President Donald Trump's aggressive agenda before devolving into a chaotic chorus of boos as attendees were removed by law enforcement.

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll

The federal prosecutor's office in Manhattan accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration's strategy to kill New York's toll on driving in Manhattan -- arguing the government should change tactics if it wants to block the nascent program.

In unintended filing, feds say Trump administration strategy to end New York toll is a losing battle

In unintended filing, feds say Trump administration strategy to end New York toll is a losing battle

The federal prosecutor's office in Manhattan accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration's strategy to kill New York's toll on driving in Manhattan -- arguing the government should change tactics if it wants to block the nascent program.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he will pull out of the city's Democratic primary and instead run for reelection as an independent, arguing that his recently dismissed federal bribery case had made it impossible to mount a campaign.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said he will pull out of the city's Democratic primary and instead run for reelection as an independent candidate, arguing that his federal bribery charges had made it impossible to mount a primary campaign.

New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket

New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A high-stakes contest to decide who gets to build a casino in New York City could potentially result in a $115 million jackpot for President Donald Trump.

New York City mayor urges a judge to rule in his corruption case so he can start campaigning

New York City mayor urges a judge to rule in his corruption case so he can start campaigning

A lawyer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday asked the judge handling his federal corruption case to hurry up and decide if he's going to toss the charges, arguing that the embattled mayor needs to turn his attention to running for reelection.

New York City mayoral race heats up as Adams takes early shot at Cuomo, but also pulls some punches

New York City mayoral race heats up as Adams takes early shot at Cuomo, but also pulls some punches

Announcing his bid to run for mayor of New York City over the weekend, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that he would "save our city."

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.

Democratic governors pitch state jobs to federal workers cut by Trump

Democratic governors pitch state jobs to federal workers cut by Trump

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Some of America's governors -- mostly Democrats -- have a message for the wave of fired federal workers: We want you.

Feud between New York's governor and her No. 2 boils over

Feud between New York's governor and her No. 2 boils over

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her handpicked lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, has boiled over after months of discord between the two Democrats culminated in what looked like a big breakup.

New York City's mayor has 4 months to persuade Democratic voters he's not Trump's puppet

New York City's mayor has 4 months to persuade Democratic voters he's not Trump's puppet

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared Tuesday that he is "no longer facing legal questions" after the Justice Department moved to shield him from the bribery charges that have been hanging over his reelection campaign.

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

19 states sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans' personal data

19 states sue to stop DOGE accessing Americans' personal data

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

New York bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime

New York bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A proposal introduced in the New York Legislature on Thursday could make it a crime for people to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone.

New York students could get free meals under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul

New York students could get free meals under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under a proposal announced Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

New York students could get free meals under a plan from Gov Kathy Hochul

New York students could get free meals under a plan from Gov Kathy Hochul

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under a proposal announced Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him

Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- They warned about him. Now they'll have to work with him.

Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed a legal notice that he intends to sue a woman who accused him of sexual harassment.

Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner, jailed for sexting child, eyes political comeback in New York City Council

Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner, jailed for sexting child, eyes political comeback in New York City Council

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has filed to run for a seat on the New York City Council, launching a potential political comeback after his once-promising career was destroyed by sexting scandals and later a criminal conviction for having illicit online contact with a child.

Democrat Laura Gillen wins US House seat on Long Island, unseating GOP incumbent

Democrat Laura Gillen wins US House seat on Long Island, unseating GOP incumbent

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in a congressional race on Long Island, flipping a third House seat in New York for Democrats to partially reverse a red wave that washed over suburban and rural parts of the state during the last election.

Democrats oust two House Republicans in New York, clawing back GOP gains

Democrats oust two House Republicans in New York, clawing back GOP gains

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Democrats in New York unseated two first-term Republican incumbents in the U.S. House on Tuesday, one in the Hudson Valley and the other in Syracuse, rolling back GOP gains in districts across the state.

Democrat John Mannion defeats GOP Rep. Williams for House seat in central New York

Democrat John Mannion defeats GOP Rep. Williams for House seat in central New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Democrat John Mannion has defeated an incumbent Republican in a central New York congressional district that includes the city of Syracuse, delivering his party a long-coveted prize in an area of the state where it struggled over the past decade.

New York voters pass constitution change that supporters say will protect abortion and trans rights

New York voters pass constitution change that supporters say will protect abortion and trans rights

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York voters have approved an amendment to the state's constitution barring discrimination based on things including "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes," changes supporters say will further protect transgender and abortion rights.

Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans cling to suburban seats they won two years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats try to claw them back by warning that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion.

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over 'pregnancy outcomes'

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over 'pregnancy outcomes'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- An amendment to New York's constitution that would bar discrimination based on things including "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes" is up for a final vote Tuesday amid debate over how much it might affect future abortion and transgender rights.

In the fight for control of the House, Democrats home in on a district in central New York

In the fight for control of the House, Democrats home in on a district in central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- In the two years since U.S. Rep. Brandon Williams won election by just one percentage point in central New York, the state's Democratic leaders have done what they could to make him the most endangered Republican in Congress.

In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right

In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Democrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on New York's ballot because they believed it could energize liberals eager to protect abortion rights. Republicans are now hoping the same amendment will ignite a fire under people upset about transgender athletes participating in girls' and women's sports.

Fight for House raging in districts ringing NYC where Trump struggled but other Republicans thrived

Fight for House raging in districts ringing NYC where Trump struggled but other Republicans thrived

NELSONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) -- Voters in a ring of congressional districts encircling New York City where Republican candidates often do well but Donald Trump struggled in 2020 could decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years.

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.

Indicted New York City mayor adopts familiar defense: He was targeted for his politics

Indicted New York City mayor adopts familiar defense: He was targeted for his politics

For months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams -- a former cop -- refused to criticize the federal authorities investigating his administration.

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: 'abortion'

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: 'abortion'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall. But there could be a problem: The ballot question doesn't mention the word "abortion."

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

It's a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and big names in American politics are popping up. But it's not in the Rust Belt. And it isn't Georgia or Nevada, either.

Republican challenge to New York's mail voting expansion reaches state's highest court

Republican challenge to New York's mail voting expansion reaches state's highest court

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York's highest court heard arguments Tuesday in a Republican challenge of a law that allows any registered voter to cast a mail-in ballot during the early voting period.

New York's top court allows 'equal rights' amendment to appear on November ballot

A proposed amendment to New York's constitution to bar discrimination over "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes" will appear on the ballot this November, the state's high court ruled Thursday.

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, of New York, on Tuesday in a Democratic primary that highlighted the party's deep divisions over the war in Gaza.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces tough challenge from George Latimer in Democratic primary in NY suburbs

Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces tough challenge from George Latimer in Democratic primary in NY suburbs

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of the most liberal members of Congress, will try to fight off a strong Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from moderate county executive George Latimer in a New York race that has put a spotlight on the party's divides over the Israel-Hamas war.

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

A former CNN anchor and a retired chemistry professor are facing off in a Democratic primary to pick a challenger to U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota in an eastern Long Island congressional district that has been in Republican hands for a decade.