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Gov. Kathy Hochul says Social Security isn’t a handout
A Q&A with the Democratic governor as she seeks reelection
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.
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Hochul gets a vitamin AOC shot
A month before Election Day, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan touted the governor’s fight against data centers.
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.
Politics
Mike Lawler might be the only Republican who could win NY-17. Can he do it again?
The member of Congress is looking to fend off Democrat Cait Conley – and keep Donald Trump from sinking him.
2026 New York state comptroller election
DiNapoli defends record on Medicaid fraud in comptroller debate
Twenty-year incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez.
Politics
Jacobs secures reelection as state Dems chair
With the governor and other party bigwigs in tow, Jay Jacobs fended off his first-ever challenge for the role
Campaigns & Elections
One month out from Election Day, Hochul has more than $33 million in the bank
The sum combines the cash on hand from both the governor’s campaign and the state Democratic Party.
20th Anniversary
Hakeem Jeffries & Letitia James: Rising through the ranks, together
Over the past 20 years, the two have led a generation from Central Brooklyn.
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Rep. Mike Lawler pledges to find a compromise on healthcare spending
A Q&A with the Hudson Valley Republican who’s running for reelection against Cait Conley in NY-17.
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Congressional candidate Cait Conley pledges to ‘rein in monopoly utility companies’
A Q&A with the Hudson Valley Democrat who’s running against Rep. Mike Lawler in NY-17.
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Quinnipiac poll puts Hochul up 19 points over Blakeman
Two polls. One day. 10 points apart.
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Hochul leads Blakeman by just 9 points in new Siena poll
Little has changed for the governor since the last poll of likely voters. It’s a mixed bag for her.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Hochul runs on halting data centers in new ad
Amid AI backlash, the governor’s betting her first-in-the-nation moratorium is good politics.
Long Island
In Suffolk, Schaffer keeps control of the county Democratic Party
Longtime Suffolk County Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer held off his first serious challenge in over 25 years in power.
Interviews & Profiles
Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs
Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.
New York State
Lisa Kaul looks to oust Rolinson from state Senate
The Dutchess County legislator is aiming to win a seat many thought would favor Democrats when it was drawn during redistricting.
Heard Around Town
With an eye to AOC, DSA finalizes presidential endorsement process
The socialist group could consider formally backing a candidate early in 2027.
Campaigns & Elections
The 2026 congressional general election races to watch
The road to the House majority could run through New York this year.
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul secures firefighter unions’ endorsements
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, UFA, UFOA and NYSPFFA are backing the governor for reelection.
