How N.Y. Democrats could win swing districts, Goldman wants X hearing

And a new group registered a lot of voters in New York's swing districts.

Good afternoon — it’s Friday and Ice Cream Sandwich Day.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Democrats in New York are fighting to retain or flip key swing districts this year. How can they win? Hochul has some advice.

• A Democrat from New York is leading a coalition of Jewish lawmakers in calling for a hearing on antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter.

• A Gen Z-led group is registering a lot of voters in New York.

☀️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Rain likely, low 70s. New York City: Rain likely, high 70s. (National Weather Service)

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🟣 The secret for Democrats to win in N.Y. this year? ‘Be moderate,’ Hochul says

🏃 Democrats in New York want to flip at least three Republican-held seats in Congress north of New York City this year.

There are six districts in Congress that are considered competitive in New York this year.

Two of them are on Long Island and the rest are north of the Bronx. Some people say upstate New York starts at that borough’s border though others would peg that much higher.

We have a clue of what voters are looking for on Long Island because of the special election in February for New York’s 3rd Congressional District.