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Just last month, voters elected Alice Cancel to serve the remainder of Sheldon Silver's two-year term in the New York State Assembly. But a new political campaign is upon us. On Sunday, two candidates vying for the seat in...

The lull in the campaign for the 65th Assembly District is over. After Alice Cancel won a special election last month to serve the remainder of Sheldon Silver's term, attention has shifted to the upcoming Democratic Primary in the...

As of this afternoon, the Lower East Side and other downtown neighborhoods once again have representation in the New York State Assembly. Alice Cancel was sworn in today by Democratic Majority Leader Joseph Morelle.

It's been three days since Democrat Alice Cancel emerged victorious from the special election in the 65th Assembly District. This morning, we're taking a closer look at how she prevailed and also at what's ahead as the battle begins anew for Sheldon Silver's former legislative seat.

Longtime district leader Alice Cancel won a special election tonight to replace former Assemblyman Sheldon Silver in Albany. Unofficial results show her with 39.21% (7284 votes) in the 65th Assembly District contest. Yuh-Line Niou, a Democrat running on the Working...

There's only one more day before voters head to the polls to pick a new assembly member to replace Sheldon Silver. A special election takes place tomorrow, alongside New York's presidential primary.

A voters' guide for the 65th Assembly District Special Election.

We're continuing our interviews with candidates on the ballot in next week's special election to replace Assemblyman Sheldon Silver. The former speaker was forced from office after being convicted on federal corruption charges last November.

Less than a week away from the special election in the 65th Assembly District, the Lower Manhattan campaign is attracting more citywide media attention.

The candidates on he ballot in next week's special election to replace Sheldon Silver took part in a debate last night on NY1's Inside City Hall. You can watch the video here. They'll debate again this morning on Brian...