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NYers' Views On Transgender Athletes, Other Hot Button Issues Revealed In Fresh Polling NYers' Views On Transgender Athletes, Other Hot Button Issues Revealed In Fresh Polling
NYers' Views On Transgender Athletes, Other Hot Button Issues Revealed In Fresh Polling In an age where Democrats and Republicans can't seem to agree on anything, fresh polling shows New Yorkers on both sides of the aisle still have some common ground on a few hot button issues. Strong bipartisan majorities support safeguarding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and enhancing protections for the LGBTQ community, a Siena College poll released Monday, April 22, showed. Specifically, 80 percent of Democrats, 70 percent of Republicans, and 72 percent of independents favored safeguarding access to IVF for all Americans, the poll found. Related Report: 'Blatantly Illegal…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District ‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District In a stunning defeat for Democrats, five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has conceded to Republican state Assemblyman Mike Lawler in the closely-watched contest for the 17th Congressional District. Speaking at a press conference at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) headquarters in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Maloney said while he doesn’t like to lose, his opponent won the race “fair and square.” Earlier Report: Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years The press conference came just minutes…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing)
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) This story has been updated. Republicans appeared poised to win in New York’s 19th Congressional District, with Marc Molinaro seemingly on track to defeat Democrat Josh Riley early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley by 2.2 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, with more than 95 percent of the votes in. The 19th Congressional District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion
New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion As Election Day draws nearer, new polling is highlighting the issues that are top of mind for New York voters when choosing their next governor. Overall, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, by six points, 47 to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll released Thursday, Oct. 20. Earlier Report: Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll Four percent of likely voters said they plan to vote for another candidate, while 8 percent were undecided. Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically from August …

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Poll Reveals How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Among Those Who Say They Will 'Definitely Vote' New Poll Reveals How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Among Those Who Say They Will 'Definitely Vote'
New Poll Reveals How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Among Those Who Say They Will 'Definitely Vote' With less than a month to go until New Yorkers choose their next governor, fresh polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul remains the favorite over her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin. Hochul holds a 10-point lead over Zeldin, 51 to 41 percent, among registered voters statewide, including those who are undecided, according to a new Marist poll.  Earlier Report: Debate Over Debates: Zeldin Rips Hochul's Offer Of Single Matchup Before Gubernatorial Election Among those who say they "will definitely vote," Hochul's lead is down to an eight-point edge over Zeldin, 52 to 44 pe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Americans 'Self Silencing' In Record Numbers, New Study Reveals: Here's What It Means Americans 'Self Silencing' In Record Numbers, New Study Reveals: Here's What It Means
Americans 'Self Silencing' In Record Numbers, New Study Reveals: Here's What It Means If you’ve ever found yourself hiding your true opinion just to avoid ruffling feathers, you’re not alone, according to a new study from the think tank Populace. Researchers wanted to find out how prevalent self-silencing, or preference falsification, is - defined as saying what you think others want to hear rather than what you truly believe. What they found is a tendency for people of all demographics to succumb to social pressures to have the “right” opinion when it comes to hot-button issues like abortion, mask wearing, and discussing gender identity in schools, despite their true feelin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Several major media companies will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, Variety reports.  This comes after the court ruled 6-3 to overturn people's constitutional right to the procedure on the morning of Friday, June 24. Companies including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Sony and Meta confirmed to Variety that they will be reimbursing their employees who travel across state lines to get an abortion. You can read what these companies said by clicking here. 

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by David Cifarelli
News
Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights
Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade, Ending 50 Years Of Federal Abortion Rights This story has been updated. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade, the ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States in 1973. The court's 5-4 decision was announced late Friday morning, June 24. The ruling gives individual states the power to make their own abortion laws. “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion," the majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito said. "Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." "Roe was egregiously wrong f…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights
Hochul Says She's 'Horrified' By Supreme Court Draft Leak, Says NY Will Uphold Abortion Rights New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to uphold abortion right laws in her state in the wake of the Supreme Court reportedly now having a majority to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. According to reported leaks of a Supreme Court draft, lawmakers are planning to strike down the measure, which guaranteed federal protections of abortion rights for women. In the leaked draft, which was published exclusively by Politico, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the ruling was “egregiously wrong from the start,” and that “it must be overruled,” to “return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected r…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG
Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG The trial attorney who served as the majority counsel during former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials announced that he is running to become “The People’s Lawyer of New York.” Dan Goldman, a Democrat who was the lead prosecutor in the first impeachment probe and as a staff counsel in the second, announced that he is running to replace New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously announced a gubernatorial run. Related story - 'I'm Running For Governor': NY AG Letitia James Makes It Official The 45-year-old Goldman took to social media to announce his "people-powered ca…

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by Zak Failla
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New National Poll Shows Areas Where Americans Are United, Divided New National Poll Shows Areas Where Americans Are United, Divided
New National Poll Shows Areas Where Americans Are United, Divided A large national study has tackled questions about what issues divide Americans and what values they share. The study, conducted by the Siena College Research Institute, surveyed 6,077 Americans about issues including whether they believe much of the mainstream media is fake, vote choice and more.  Researchers found that Americans are divided on a number of issues, including voting rights, a path to citizenship, assault weapons and abortion. Researchers said 61 percent of respondents said they support a federal ban on assault weapons, and 63 percent said they support providing a …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate?
Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? It's a wrap. The second Democratic Party presidential debate is over and it's time to let us know who you think won. A record field of Democrats is competing to become the party's nominee in 2020. Both debates were broadcast live by NBC-TV, Telemundo and MSNBC. Ten candidates appeared on two consecutive nights. Former Vice President Joe Biden squared off against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and seven other Democrats on Thursday night, June 27. Their exchanges got heated at times, especially when discussion shifted to private health insurance versus "Medicar…

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by Jon Craig