Public Campaign Financing Is Already Changing New York Elections
More than 300 candidates joined the first run of New York State’s small-donor matching program, exceeding the expectations of advocates.
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Latimer Fails to Disclose Finances in Closely-Watched Democratic Primary
The disclosures are required by law within 30 days of qualifying as a candidate.
Hochul Raised Big Bucks From Real Estate Moguls Before Housing Deal
A Sludge analysis found that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received at least $1.5 million from real estate industry donors since the start of 2023.
AIPAC-Tied DMFI Raises More From Private Equity Execs
Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) super PAC brought in most of the funding in its new FEC report from a handful of private equity executives and investment industry donors.
New York Dems Use Special Account to Raise Corporate Donations
A limitless "housekeeping" account is being used to rake in donations this year from casino developers, DoorDash, and healthcare groups that are lobbying the state.
Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions
Real estate titans and gaming companies behind casino proposals in Times Square, Hudson Yards, and Coney Island recently donated to Gov. Kathy Hochul, with a hotly-contested licensing process underway.
Public Campaign Financing Is Coming to New York
With funding approved in the state budget, a new program that matches small-dollar donations could allow candidates to run campaigns supported by everyday New Yorkers.
New York Groups Call on Lawmakers to Fully Fund Small-Donor Matching Program
Advocates for a groundbreaking New York public campaign financing program await word of its funding level in the "Big Ugly" budget bill.
Mysterious Super PAC Attacks Biaggi in Homestretch of Primary Against DCCC Chair Maloney
A shadowy super PAC has popped up to attack the progressive Biaggi after DCCC head Rep. Maloney has declined to condemn the wave of outside spending in Democratic primaries.
Hochul's Stadium Swindle
The New York governor’s billion-dollar subsidy deal for a new Buffalo Bills stadium could reward her husband—and is the latest example of the state squeezing the Seneca Nation.