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Sen. Michael Gianaris aims to educate parents about the health benefits of vaccine, he said.

Crown Heights resident Jesse Hamilton won the Democratic primary for 20th Senate District in Brooklyn.

State Sen. Toby Stavisky is facing a primary challenge from activist S.J. Jung in the 16th District. 

Sean Henry, who is 36, said his experiences as a homeless teen put him in a unique position to serve.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators announed an agreement on a pilot program for medical marijuana.

The bill now moves to the state Assembly, where its sponsor is Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda.

The state Senate offered $2.7 billion over 5 years for UPK and after-school, but won't permit a tax.

The city has been deprived of more than $350 million in revenue over 31 years, officials said.

The former New York State Senator was convicted last May for stealing funds from a Bronx health clinic.

Eric Adams, who is running for Brooklyn borough president, was recorded as part of a federal probe.

State Sen. Malcolm Smith was arrested Tuesday in an alleged bribery scheme.

Disruptions to polling places after Hurricane Sandy could lower voter turnout in Rockaways, GOP worries.

 Martin Chicon is running against Adriano Expaillat, promising more development in Upper Manhattan.

Many voters were confused over poll site changes and said they got bad info from elections workers.

Brad Hoylman beat challengers Tom Greco and Tanika Inlaw.