FORGOTTEN HISTORY: New york state assembly - Caught on Camera

Eighty-eight of the 99 state legislative chambers are up for election this year

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Ballotpedia · Oct 23

Zohran Mamdani’s transformative child care plan builds on a history of NYC social innovations

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on Nov. 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025

Ring Cam Appears to Catch Republican Candidate Stealing Rival's Flyer from Voter's Mailbox, Replacing It with His Own

A Republican New York State Assembly candidate was reportedly caught on camera illegally tampering with a constituent's mail, removing a flier sent out by his Democratic opponent and replacing it with one from his own campaign.

Latin Times · Oct 24, 2024

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of Aug. 27, Ballotpedia has tracked 189 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 189, Ballotpedia tracked five from Aug. 21-27.

Ballotpedia · Aug 30, 2023

Two New Candidates Declare In New York

Two new candidates declared their intent to run for state-level offices in New York between July 31 and Aug. 6

Zenger · Aug 10, 2023

Two new candidates declare in New York

Two new candidates declared their intent to run for state-level offices in New York between July 31 and Aug. 6, according to Ballotpedia’s ongoing tracking. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of June 25, Ballotpedia has tracked 185 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 185, Ballotpedia tracked two from June 19-25. Democrats sponsored both bills. The bills are:

Ballotpedia · Jun 27, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of June 11, Ballotpedia has tracked 182 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 182, Ballotpedia tracked one from June 5-11. Democrats sponsored the bill. The one bill is below:   

Ballotpedia · Jun 14, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of May 28, Ballotpedia has tracked 178 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 178, Ballotpedia tracked three from May 22-28. Democrats sponsored all three bills. The three bills are:   

Ballotpedia · May 31, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of May 21, Ballotpedia has tracked 171 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 171, Ballotpedia tracked 12 from May 15-21. Democrats sponsored 10, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored two. Five of 12 bills are below: 

Ballotpedia · May 23, 2023