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Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest

Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.
Warshaw and DiNapoli: Jimmy Vielkind, New York Public News Network
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Goyle: Provided
Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.

Primary voters have spoken.

While Comptroller Tom DiNapoli won easily, it wasn’t a great night for other incumbents around the state. Two congressional incumbents in New York City backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani were defeated by progressive challengers, as well as a number of state Assemblymembers. It’s a sign of the Democratic Socialists of America’s growing political power.

Also, the state and Trump Administration are trading lawsuits of New York’s new immigration law, which puts restrictions of mask-wearing by law enforcement and cooperation with ICE.

The New York Public News Network’s Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King discuss those developments at the Capitol.

Jimmy Vielkind covers how state government and politics affect people throughout New York. He has covered Albany since 2008, most recently as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
Samuel King is a Capitol News Bureau reporter for the New York Public News Network, producing multimedia stories on issues of statewide interest and importance.
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