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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.
Campaigns & Elections
Quinnipiac poll puts Hochul up 19 points over Blakeman
Two polls. One day. 10 points apart.
Campaigns & Elections
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.
Politics
Blakeman sends fake pied-à-terre letters in campaign stunt
The GOP gubernatorial candidate has graduated from potentially deceptive AI to potentially deceptive mail.
Politics
Hochul says Trump is ‘defunding the police’ amid growing tension with Washington
The Trump administration is turning up the heat on New York ahead of the election – and vice versa.
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2026 congressional midterm elections
In Hudson Valley race, Lawler and Conley are fighting Middle East wars
Democrat Cait Conley responded to GOP attacks tying her to the botched pullout from Afghanistan, and spoke about her record of service.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Hochul blasts tariffs at State Fair as Blakeman agrees to end formal ICE agreement
The governor wouldn’t let fairgoers forget Trump’s trade war and tariffs – and got a win in Nassau County.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn Dems pass rules to stymie reformers
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn plans to pack the committee – but her opponents plan to sue.
Interviews & Profiles
Buffalo’s anointed one: A Q&A with Leah Halton-Pope
The Assembly candidate wants to find the middle ground, just like her mentor Crystal Peoples-Stokes.
Campaigns & Elections
A ‘naked power grab:’ BK Dems rally against proposed rules change
District leaders and elected officials pushing for change in the Brooklyn Democratic Party accused Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn of trying to steal an election.
GOP
State Republicans attack new immigration law in wake of foiled Capitol terrorist attack
Though they avoided explicitly politicizing the event, GOP officials implied the new law will prevent the kind of cooperation that stopped the attack.
Read First
Hochul launches her first TV ads of the cycle as she shifts into full campaign mode
The two ads are emblematic of her campaign strategy: emphasize affordability, tie Blakeman to Trump
2026 congressional midterm elections
The first NY-17 forum of the general election was … well … awkward.
If a bit forced, Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley kept it civil, even in one of the country’s tightest congressional races.
