Latinos are still hunting for a political breakthrough in New York. Two state senators with Hispanic heritage, Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie, launched promising campaigns for New York City mayor, but they ultimately failed to gain traction. Meanwhile, in Albany, New York’s lieutenant governor, Afro-Latino politician Antonio Delgado, is mounting a long-shot challenge against his own boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul. But barring an unlikely upset, the only chance for a Latino to secure a statewide or citywide elected office in the coming year is via a new gubernatorial running mate or winning the insider battle for speaker of the New York City Council.
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New Report Shows ICL’s STEPS Model Reduces Costs and Increases Stability for People with Serious Mental Health Challenges While Expanding Access to Most Intensive Mental Health Services
City Should Release $4.5M Allocated to STEPS in FY26 Budget to reach more New Yorkers and Relieve Pressure on the Broader System Click here to read the full Year
March 30, 2026
