New York Democrats
Coverage of New York Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Grieving family of student killed by Chicago migrant rip Hochul, NY Dems over new sweeping sanctuary laws
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old from Westchester County killed by an illegal migrant in Chicago, criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Democrats, demanding they reverse new sanctuary laws. The family is calling for the reversal of the laws they blame for the incident.
- New York Democrats try to erase mother and father: How will Hochul respond?
New York Democrats are attempting to remove the terms 'mother' and 'father' from official use, arguing these roles are not biologically fixed. The article highlights the debate over whether these terms are rooted in biology or social constructs, with no explicit mention of Governor Hochul's stance.
- Factions emerge among NY Dems: Zohran Mamdani’s socialists vs. Tom Suozzi’s capitalists
Factions have emerged among New York Democrats, with Zohran Mamdani's socialist group opposing Tom Suozzi's capitalist faction. Moderate Democrats seek to clarify their party's identity and boundaries.
- Look in the mirror, New York Democrats — your misrule paved the DSA’s way
The article attributes the Democratic Socialists of America's primary success to 15 years of New York Democrats' single-party rule, dismissing external factors like inflation, Israel, or President Trump as causes.
- Three New York Democrats backed by Mamdani win House seat primaries; 2 incumbents lose
Three New York Democrats supported by Mamdani won House seat primaries. Two incumbents lost.
- New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote
New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure to facilitate redrawing congressional lines, aiming to create a more favorable House map for 2028. The measure, passed as a state constitutional amendment, retains the independent redistricting commission while revising its structure.
- New York Democrats take first step toward drawing new congressional lines ahead of 2028
New York Democrats have initiated the process of redrawing congressional district lines in preparation for the 2028 elections. The effort is being coordinated from the New York state Capitol building in Albany.
- Democrats seek more control over referenda in New York
New York Democrats are advancing plans to amend the state constitution to allow mid-decade changes to congressional maps and to grant the Legislature authority over ballot question wording. The proposed changes aim to eliminate restrictions on partisan gerrymandering and shift control of referendum language from a bipartisan Board of Elections to legislative leaders. Critics argue the move risks politicizing the state constitution, while Democrats claim it ensures legislative priorities align with voter intentions.
- New York Democrats have launched their latest push to disenfranchise Republican voters
New York Democrats have initiated efforts to disenfranchise Republican voters, citing a need to counter GOP gerrymandering. The timing of these efforts, starting before the 2020 Census was finalized, is questioned in the article.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats introduced a proposal that could lead to aggressively gerrymandered congressional lines for 2028. The plan aims to reshape district boundaries through redistricting.
- New York Democrats introduce redistricting measure that could add four House seats in 2028
New York Democrats introduced a redistricting measure that could add four House seats to their congressional delegation by 2028, following a failed attempt earlier this year to redraw voting districts. The proposal aims to use a constitutional amendment to enable mid-decade redistricting and require only a simple majority vote.
- Democrats who marched in New York’s Israel Day parade decry attendance of far-right minister Smotrich
New York Democrats who participated in the city’s Israel Day parade condemned the attendance of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leading figure in the Israeli settler movement. Smotrich, who marched in the event, has faced ICC arrest warrant allegations.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are initiating steps toward a 2028 redistricting plan. They are participating in the national redistricting efforts but anticipate no victory before the upcoming midterm elections.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are advancing a proposal to amend the state constitution to ease redistricting for the 2028 elections, requiring two legislative approvals over two years before a voter referendum. The plan would allow maps to be passed by legislative simple majority and tighten deadlines for a redistricting commission, while Republicans accuse Democrats of corrupting the process.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are beginning efforts for a 2028 redistricting plan but are not anticipating a victory before the upcoming midterm elections. The party is entering the national redistricting discussions without immediate expectations of success.
- New York Democrats set stage for voter referendum to join redistricting fight
New York Democrats are preparing a voter referendum to influence redistricting. A proposed amendment aims to empower state lawmakers to create new House maps for 2028.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are advancing a proposal to change the state constitution’s redistricting rules, aiming to influence congressional district lines for the 2028 elections. The plan requires a constitutional amendment, which needs two legislative approvals over two years before a voter referendum, and follows similar efforts in states like Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and Mississippi.
- Rep. Mike Lawler blasts NY Dems ahead of redistricting push: ‘Full of s—t’
Rep. Mike Lawler, a former state assemblyman, criticized New York Democrats for advocating fair elections while attempting to manipulate electoral maps. He accused them of hypocrisy ahead of a redistricting effort.
- NY Dems running for House want fed funding for ‘Drag Story Hour’ as city, state spends $700K
New York Democratic candidates for House seats, Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander, advocate for federal funding of 'Drag Story Hour,' a controversial program where drag performers read to children in schools. The program has already received $700,000 in state and city funding, with Democrats seeking federal support if they regain House majority control.
- New York Democrats launch ad attacking Blakeman over Trump, health care
New York Democrats launched a 15-second digital ad titled 'Won’t Change' criticizing GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for his ties to President Trump and his stance on health care. The ad aims to undermine Blakeman's campaign as he competes for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s seat in the 2022 election.