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Carl P. Paladino, the Republican nominee for governor of New York, said he could have chosen his words better.

New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino criticized gays, saying he didn't want children thinking "homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option."

A day after one poll showed the race for New York governor tightening, another poll shows Andrew M. Cuomo far ahead.

Gov. David A. Paterson, his administration caught up in a whirlwind of allegations about its intervention in a domestic violence episode involving a top aide, is set to announce that he is suspending his election campaign and will not run in November, according to a person told about the plans.