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New York state Sen. Gustavo Rivera speaks to a disabled advocate at a press conference on fair pay for health aides and caregivers.

Why Gustavo Rivera needs to get back to Albany

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera continues to be on a mission to ensure that every New York resident has comprehensive healthcare coverage. The incumbent has had that vision since he was first elected to the legislature. more

By Sachi McClendon | 7/1/22

Amato wasn’t running alone

To the editor: (re: “State makes big changes to the senate district lines,” May 26) Unfortunately, thanks to redistricting, Christian Amato can no longer continue to run for the state senate seat in our district. more

6/19/22

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi with U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman during a campaign stop. Biaggi announced this week she is challenging Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney in the newly redrawn 17th CD.

Biaggi challenging powerful Dem congressman

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi is taking on the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in the newly redrawn 17th congressional district, which now includes parts of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 5/27/22

George Diaz Jr., a Norwood resident and member of Bronx Progressives, announced his intention to run against Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz in the Democratic primary next year in a letter to The Riverdale Press last month. Diaz feels he can bring change to the 81st Assembly District, and is adamantly against the gerrymandering that has cleaved neighborhoods like his, thereby depriving them of political power.

George Diaz axed from Democratic Assembly primary

The Democratic race for the Assembly seat held by Jeffrey Dinowitz is down to two candidates, at least for the moment. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 5/16/22

How to avoid another district map debacle

New York state’s 2022 primary season is now officially a debacle. Due to a state appeals court ruling, candidates running for state senate and congressional seats don’t know what district they could represent, and the voters don’t know what district they live in. more

5/6/22

Christian Amato stops for a coffee at Liberty Diner in the Morris Park area of the Bronx where he lives on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Amato uses ‘comms’ skills to power his campaign

Since launching his candidacy for the 36th District state senate seat in March, Christian Amato — a Pelham Parkway resident — has kept busy knocking on doors, handing out pamphlets and crafting his campaign message. more

By SACHI McCLENDON | 4/10/22

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