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Will Bloomberg save the day for Democrats?

The way the Democratic primary season is unfolding, it looks more and more likely that unless his juggernaut is derailed, Sen. Bernie Sanders may snatch the nomination and doom the party to electoral defeat. more

2/28/20

What will be bigger than the election? The primary.

The year 2020 promises to be a historic time for all Americans. It will be the year that voters choose a president, a new House of Representatives and a State Legislature. Many people think the next election is next November . . . more

10/11/19

Cynthia Nixon speaks at the Democratic gubernatorial primary debate as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo at Hofstra University in Hempstead on Wednesday Aug.29, 2018

Cuomo fends off Nixon in Democratic gubernatorial primary

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is likely looking at a third term in office, after he defeated his primary challenger, progressive actor and activist Cynthia Nixon, by more than 30 percentage points in Thursday’s Democratic primary. more

By Erik Hawkins | 9/13/18

Raynor challenges Hooper for 18th A.D. seat

Deputy Assembly Speaker Earlene Hooper, after 30 years, is seeking another term representing District 18. Her Democratic primary opponent this year, however, has won the support of the Nassau County Democratic Committee. more

By Erik Hawkins | 9/13/18

Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced off against actress Cynthia Nixon in a primary on Sept. 13. Above, the two debating at Hofstra University in August.

Sept. 13 is Primary Day in New York

New Yorkers headed to the polls to vote in the 2018 primaries on a Thursday, rather than a Tuesday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing his own primary challenge by "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia … more

By Erik Hawkins and Scott Brinton | 9/13/18

Liuba Gretchen Shirley, pictured with her family, will face Rep. Peter King in November, after winning the District 2 Democratic congressional primary on Tuesday.

Liuba Grechen Shirley wins Democratic congressional primary

Liuba Gretchen Shirley will square off against 13-term Republican Rep. Peter King in the November midterms, after defeating DuWayne Gregory in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary. more

By Erik Hawkins | 6/27/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky sponsored legislation that changes Primary Day from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 in New York.

Primary Day is now on Sept. 13

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 1 that changes Primary Day in New York state from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/8/18

Cuomo backs Curran in Democratic county exec primary

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday threw his support behind Legislator Laura Curran in the Democratic primary for Nassau County Executive. more

By Erik Hawkins | 9/6/17

Mangano will not seek third term as Republican

With Thursday's deadline to submit petitions to appear as a candidate for county executive on the September primary ballot passed, County Executive Ed Mangano, who is facing federal corruption charges, will not be running for a third term as a Republican. more

By Erik Hawkins | 7/14/17

On the road, a 2016 political diary

Editor’s note: Merokean David Stonehill served as a Hillary Clinton campaign volunteer during the primary season and is now volunteering for Clinton’s effort to defeat Donald Trump. Below … more

By David Stonehill | 8/29/16

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