New York State Political Correspondent
Benjamin Oreskes is a New York State Political Correspondent at The New York Times. He covers a range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a particular focus on regional interest and societal issues. Benjamin's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and Yahoo News.
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New York City, United States (Local)
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Benjamin Oreskes demonstrates a strong focus on local government and political news. He covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements related to California politics, Senate races, Democratic Party activities in California. Given this focus, individuals with insights into local political developments or those involved in the mentioned events would likely garner his attention.
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By: Dana Rubinstein, Sally Goldenberg, Benjamin Oreskes
NEW YORK -- Three months after Zohran Mamdani claimed New York City was facing a budgetary crisis of generational proportions, the mayor announced on Tuesday that he had closed the gap, thanks to an infusion of state resources from Gov. Kathy Hochul and some routine belt tightening.
By: Benjamin Oreskes, Dana Rubinstein, Mihir Zaveri
The new tax surcharge will be phased in as the city and state work out which properties it will affect, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
By: Benjamin Oreskes, Heather Knight
Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, sparking fierce fights in San Francisco and Manhattan to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party.
By: Heather Knight, Benjamin Oreskes
Although tiny in size, Manhattan and San Francisco loom large in the American psyche. Think the Empire State Building and the Transamerica Pyramid, or the lush expanses of Central Park and Golden Gate Park.
By: Benjamin Oreskes
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is running for a second full term against the Nassau County executive, Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who has criticized her response to the labor dispute.
By: Benjamin Oreskes
Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.
By: Benjamin Oreskes, Grace Ashford
In the final hectic days of the legislative session, data centers, redistricting and algorithmic pricing vie for New York State lawmakers’ attention.
By: Nick Corasaniti, Benjamin Oreskes
Lawmakers moved forward with a measure that would allow the Democratic-run state to redraw its congressional districts more often.
By: Benjamin Oreskes
Four Democratic hopefuls seeking to represent a key Manhattan House district clashed in the first debate of the race.
Outside groups have spent roughly $12 million to support or oppose Mr. Bores’s campaign for a House seat in Manhattan, elevating his name in a crowded race.
