Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Personality

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

Personality

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Hochul secures firefighter unions’ endorsements

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, UFA, UFOA and NYSPFFA are backing the governor for reelection.

Politics

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

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.

2026 congressional midterm elections

Politics

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Brooklyn Dems pass rules to stymie reformers

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn plans to pack the committee – but her opponents plan to sue.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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