2026 congressional midterm elections

Politics

Constantino declares victory in NY-21

The Republican is set to hold Rep.Elise Stefanik’s seat for the party, in a race that became surprisingly competitive.

2026 New York state elections

Politics

Democrats sweep local races in southern Brooklyn

Four competitive state legislative seats in southern Brooklyn went to Democrats, even as the Brooklyn Democratic Party is mired in a civil war.

2026 Midterms

Politics

Lawler swept out by Conley, on a blue wave

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s Hudson Valley ties weren’t enough, on a great night for Democrats.

News & Politics

Politics

Mamdani’s five ballot proposals pass

The results are a total victory for the New York City mayor, whose Charter Revision Commission put the “faster government” measures on the ballot.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

Hochul cruises to reelection

The Associated Press called the race for the governor right after the polls closed.

News & Politics

Politics

Live blog: 2026 general election day in New York

Is a “blue wave” approaching or will Republicans hold on to key swing seats?

Somos

Politics

What we’ll be talking about at Somos

Power up the rumor mill – it’s not just election results.

2026 Midterms

Politics

With Constantino on shaky ground, Vance heads to New York

The vice president defended the Republican nominee’s record just before Election Day while slamming Blake Gendebien.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

Hochul, AOC and Mamdani walk into a bar, on the last day of early voting

The governor hit Democratic NYC neighborhoods Sunday, while Republican Bruce Blakeman headed upstate.

Politics

Politics

The evolution of Kathy Hochul and key Jewish voting blocs

Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities turned out in big numbers against the governor in 2022. Now, prominent leaders are backing her – or staying out.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Constantino campaign appears to have paid $28K to woman who threatened Gendebien with DEC complaint

The payment raises questions about the credibility of the Republican nominee’s dumping allegations against his opponent.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The state legislative races where the GOP is spending the most

As they play defense with limited resources, the party’s campaign committees have had to choose wisely.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New Siena poll has Hochul up 14 points over Blakeman days before election

The incumbent governor’s performance in this poll is much stronger than in the university’s last one, in which she led by only 9 points.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The election isn’t over on Nov 3rd, stay ready

If the Trump Administration slides further into authoritarianism, we need to prepare to hit the streets – and stay there – until bad actors back down.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Blakeman says he’d end congestion pricing, but how would he do that?

The Republican gubernatorial nominee made sure to take a swipe at the governor with Election Day a week away.