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New York State Senate
The special election that could determine the outcome of the state Senate
Is a Westchester County state Senate swing district going to flip and what would it mean for the balance of power?
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How an obscure nonprofit became one of New York City’s largest contractors
It all began in 2014 when Thomas Bransky, the son of a Chicago hotel owner, came to the city in order to build an organization to help house the thousands of homeless New Yorkers that had a right to shelter each night. But at first he was far from successful.
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Marcus Molinaro
5 things to know about Marcus Molinaro
Five things to know about Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, who's running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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New York State Senate
Will IDC challengers ride Cynthia Nixon's coattails?
Whether or not she poses a threat to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, could Cynthia Nixon’s campaign boost turnout from more left-leaning voters – and help the candidates running against Independent Democratic Conference members in the state Senate?
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Andrew Cuomo
How NY state closed the projected $4.4 billion budget deficit
It wasn't as painful as some feared, but future shortfalls still loom.
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Andrew Cuomo
Takeaways from the final 2018-19 state budget
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday evening announced a deal on a $168.3 billion state budget. Hours earlier, the spending plan had been in doubt, due to standoffs over such issues as state oversight of yeshivas and the early departure of state lawmakers for Passover, which began on Friday, and for Easter Sunday – which is also the start of the new fiscal year.
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New York City
A coyote, a reporter and a state budget
A coyote, a reporter and a state budget: Recapping the top political news in New York this week
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Simcha Felder
Why the state budget is being stalled over yeshiva schools
As state lawmakers attempt to finalize a $168 billion budget, the Assembly Democratic majority has accused state Sen. Simcha Felder of being the culprit behind the stalled negotiations.
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New York State
What’s been ripped out of the state budget
What’s in and what’s out of the New York State budget
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