Azi Paybarah

The Working Families Party shook the New York political world when it helped elect half a dozen new City Council members and two of three citywide officials in last year's city elections.

This year, the WFP could become extinct.

A divided New York State Republican Party will have at least two candidates vying for a chance to run against freshman Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the fall--and potentially a third.

Fred Dicker, state editor for the New York Post, and WNYC political reporter Azi Paybarah discuss the political ramifications of the New York Republican convention, where Rick Lazio was chosen as the party's candidate for governor.

Despite opposition from the state Republican chairman, Rick Lazio survived a challenge from Democrat-turned Republican Steve Levy.  Lazio defeated Levy, the Suffolk County Executive, by a two to one margin to win the party's designation today.

WNYC's Azi Paybarah and Bob Hennelly report live from Day Two of the GOP convention in New York City.

New York Republicans kicked off their convention in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. WNYC's Bob Hennelly and Azi Paybarah report live from the convention as the GOP picks its slate of ca...

The theme of the 2010 New York State Democratic Convention, here in Rye Brook, is change.

The party posted signs greeting guests here, noting it's the "New Democratic Party."

Latching onto voter outrage for the New York Democrats is going to be tough, though, ...

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, analyzes today's election in New Jersey, and Azi Paybarah, reporter for the New York Observer, analyzes the New York City races.

Michael Saul, New York Daily News city hall reporter, Azi Paybarah, reporter for the New York Observer, and Bob Hardt, executive producer and political director for NY1 news, discuss the results from yesterday’s primary election.