Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
Hochul's tightrope walk to reelection started at the State of the State
With political winds blowing from the left and the right, New York’s governor is maintaining her balance.
News & Politics
How does Kathy Hochul’s 2026 agenda sound to Zohran Mamdani?
The governor, now seeking reelection, has gotten the “affordability” memo. That’s for sure.
Albany Agenda
Hochul to target food insecurity in State of the State
With sharp criticisms of national Republicans, Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand free summer meals for kids and fund food pantries ahead of federal cuts
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Candidates for governor begin charting course for June and November
Gov. Kathy Hochul began to preview her agenda while Antonio Delgado and Bruce Blakeman rolled out big endorsements.
News & Politics
Hochul reiterates she’s staunchly pro-Israel, despite support for Mamdani
In case you forgot, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani don’t share the same opinions on Israel and Palestine.
News & Politics
Brace yourselves, veto watchers: Hochul calls up nearly 100 bills
Here’s what we know about what Gov. Kathy Hochul might do.
Albany Agenda
Hochul hits the campaign trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Buffalo to NYC to stump for Democrats and ballot proposals ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Policy
Oh SNAP: Hochul funds food pantries, but not food assistance benefits
The state announced over $100 million in emergency food assistance, but it won’t spend the $650 million necessary to backfill federal funding for food stamps for November.
News & Politics
Hochul blasts GOP over government shutdown, funding cuts
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other elected officials blamed Republicans for shutting down the federal government and cutting billions in federal funding
News & Politics
Hochul and Adams: A match made in Albany
Mayor Eric Adams benefited greatly over his four years from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s commitment to maintaining a healthy working relationship with the leader of the nation’s largest city.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Could Jacobs’ refusal to endorse Mamdani help Hochul?
State party chair Jay Jacobs broke with Gov. Kathy Hochul when she endorsed Zohran Mamdani, but it might all be part of the plan.
Albany Agenda
Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
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News & Politics
No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard
The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.
Albany Agenda
Torres recants his past criticism of Hochul
Rep. Ritchie Torres spent months attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul from the right as he explored a primary challenge but now admits he “underestimated the governor.”
News & Politics
Hochul to Trump: Hands off our National Guard
Gov. Hochul did not take kindly to the president’s suggestion he may take control of the New York National Guard, suggesting the state wouldn’t make it easy for him
Albany Agenda
Will Hochul’s focus on redistricting fight distract from state governance?
“I assure you, my capacity for an expansive range of topics is enormous,” the governor told reporters.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Hochul declines to endorse Mamdani, mispronounces his name
The governor is the de facto head of the state Democratic Party, but she’s not so sure about the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor.
Energy & Environment
Environmentalists are not on board with Hochul’s new nuclear plant
Green energy advocates were quick to denounce the governor’s plan to build a nuclear facility to provide zero-emission energy as a distraction from real clean solutions
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Electeds race to endorse Hochul following Delgado campaign launch
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s announcement that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year has resulted in a flood of endorsements for the incumbent.
Kathy Hochul
How Kathy Hochul learned to ditch cooperation and embrace power
The governor wanted to change the culture of Albany. It changed her instead.
