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.
Politics
Politics
Despite early promises of transparency, Hochul has dragged her feet in releasing her detailed public schedules
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s detailed public schedules have been released long after the fact and lacking in information.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
Legal threats mount as law limiting ICE takes effect
As Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to crack down on 287(g) agreements, GOP leaders aren’t flinching.
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
Personality
Personality
We Covered a Zoo? The best and worst press conference locations
The New York press corps will go almost anywhere for a story (literally).
Politics
Politics
Hochul, Mamdani united against ICE, pledge legal funding for migrant children
As the gubernatorial race looms, Gov. Kathy Hochul is planting her flag on immigration.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Democratic Party files formal complaint over Blakeman’s AI use
Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s embrace of AI has raised eyebrows – and may violate the law.
City & Sports
Policy
Will the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic bid stick the landing?
There are still a lot of questions, but hey, 2042 is 16 years away.
New York City
Policy
Darcel Clark is focused on preventing youth crime before prosecuting it
The Bronx district attorney talks about the Mamdani administration, NYPD presence in the borough and the push to close Rikers.
Immigration
Policy
Is New York adequately serving immigrants? It’s hard to say.
The state comptroller’s audit of the Office for New Americans found the agency is missing key data metrics to help evaluate need.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman fundraising numbers much lower than he initially touted
A top campaign official said the GOP gubernatorial candidate had raised $11 million. His filings show that number was off by millions. His campaign stands by it.
Read First
Politics
TWU to Big Labor: don’t endorse Hochul
The governor’s opp, John Samuelsen, doesn’t want the state AFL-CIO to back the governor while they’re in a contract dispute.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul has her strategy, and she’s sticking to it after primary day
Even as left-wing candidates thrived, the moderate governor is staying focused on fighting Trump as general election season begins.
Politics
Policy
Enacted state budget roughly $9 billion more than initially announced
With additional federal money, the newly released state budget financial plan has a $277 billion price tag.
Immigration
Politics
Hochul, Homan and Trump in three-person standoff over immigration
The president promised not to send more ICE agents into New York. Now his border czar is threatening to do just that over a law that hasn’t even taken effect yet.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul to select man she granted clemency to help oversee state prisons
Alexander Dockery’s nomination is one of a number the state Senate will need to vote on before session ends.
Budget
Politics
For Kathy Hochul, a late budget isn’t a problem – it’s a successful tactic
Remember how 2026 was supposed to be the year the budget was (more) on time?
Energy & Environment
Policy
Hochul got most of the climate rollbacks she wanted in this year’s budget
After months of secret debate, New Yorkers finally can see where things landed with the CLCPA.
Personality
Personality