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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s running mate, not a known commodity beyond Western New York, has spent the past six weeks campaigning in small to mid-size groups almost exclusively out of the

The top communications gurus and masters of spin in New York politics.

Republicans, who struggled against expectations across the country, outperformed in one of the bluest states in the nation.

The former New York governor is seriously considering challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul and other Democrats in a June primary, according to six former aides.

The communications pros winning elections and burnishing reputations across New York.

Attorney general who took on Cuomo sexual harassment investigation that led to his resignation and Kathy Hochul’s rise pushes back on suggestions she was angling for his job. Sources said James is calling power brokers to test the field.

For 40 years, the Cuomo name has been synonymous with Democratic power in New York. Now it could mean something else.

As the governor fought sexual harassment allegations, some former employees who went to the private sector still worked privately for him — reportedly helping craft media strategies and discredit some of his accusers. Here’s why.

Mercury Mercury’s lobbying and public affairs firm, which is headed by Michael McKeon, boasts more than 30 media relations professionals in its New York office. The growing media relations team is led by former Bloomberg spokesperson John Gallagher, managing director and former National Action Network communications lead Rachel Noerdlinger, former Fox News producer Dan Bank and former Associated Press chief White House correspondent Ben Feller. Mercury, which represents a wide variety of clie...