Hochul gets a vitamin AOC shot
Hochul gets a vitamin AOC shot
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New York State
Democratic Congress members rally to protect the vote in Queens
New York state has strong voter protections on the books, but congressional Democrats aren’t taking any chances amid Trump’s efforts to change how elections are administered ahead of the midterms.
2026 New York state elections
Joint Blakeman-Lawler appearance offers look at what might have been
One-time rivals in the Republican race for governor, the two candidates joined forces to slam Hochul and Democrats as soft on immigration enforcement.
News & Politics
‘Our enemy of our enemy is still our enemy’: Seneca Nation members protest tribal president’s Blakeman fundraiser
The Seneca Nation has a tense relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, but Blakeman’s support for online prediction markets could destroy the tribe’s casino business.
Politics
How Hudson Valley politics has changed over the past 20 years
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney weighs in on the local media landscape and the Mike Lawler versus Cait Conley contest.
PolicyShow All
Criminal Justice
What to know about New York’s rape laws
State leaders are facing pressure to close the “voluntary intoxication loophole” in light of the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University.
Policy
Hochul commits to changing state rape law after Cornell case
Legislation to close the so-called “voluntary intoxication loophole” has stalled in the Assembly for years. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday she will work to pass it.
Policy
Mamdani doubles down on pied-à-terre tax following legal blow
New York City was ordered to start its rollout of the tax on luxury second homes from scratch. The Mamdani administration is appealing.
Childcare
With contract sunsetting, parenting nonprofit implores Mamdani administration to renew funding
Power of Two’s $1.5 million contract with the city’s Administration for Children’s Services ends today. Council members, nonprofit leaders want the Mamdani admin to renew it.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
Jumaane Williams isn’t slowing down on pushing for progress
He’s backing Kathy Hochul for governor, despite previously running against her (twice).
Personality
10 most memorable New York political impressions on SNL
From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.
20th Anniversary
Curtis Sliwa, on Eric Adams, on the train
The failed Republican mayoral candidate gives his two cents – and then some – on the guy who got the job then lost it.
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Trailblazers
The 2026 Hudson Valley Trailblazers
Key leaders across a seven-county region
OpinionShow All
Heard Around Town
Goo-goos press Mamdani to take action on corruption
Ethics watchdogs think the New York City mayor could enact stricter policies and better fund certain city offices.
Opinion
Opinion: Israel is not Netanyahu, and the Oct. 7 attacks cannot be erased
A rebuttal to Democrats who demonize the state of Israel
Opinion
Editor’s note: Newcomers versus oldheads
How much do local relationships matter in congressional politics?
Opinion
Opinion: New York can stop filling its parks with doomed 'pet' birds
The City Council must outlaw the sale of live birds in New York City pet stores.
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NYN Media
Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create
New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.
NYN Media
Restler joins the neverending war against late nonprofit payments
The New York City Council contracts chair is introducing a new agenda to tackle an old issue.
Education
Will AI ban for NYC students exacerbate the city’s digital divide?
Education experts and advocates weigh in on the potential equity drawbacks of banning artificial intelligence in classrooms through 8th grade.
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s wealthiest universities need to finally pitch in
It’s time to revisit Mamdani’s proposal to have NYU and Columbia help fund CUNY.
