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
New poll shows race for governor tightening
Three months out, Gov. Kathy Hochul is leading her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 10 points among likely voters.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Taking a page from Zeldin, Blakeman makes his pitch to East Asian voters
It’s 2022 all over again, as the Republican gubernatorial nominee argues he’s the pro-public safety, pro-education candidate in the race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Blakeman, Constantino tender two takes on Trump
The president may not have appeared with the GOP candidates in the North Country, but his presence in both of their races was palpable.
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.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
The 2026 Top Trade Associations
The industry and professional organizations you need to know in New York.
Upstate
Politics
Zellner in line for DMV commissioner, sources say
Despite losing reelection and tough political headwinds in the Erie County Democratic Party, outgoing state Sen. Jeremy Zellner may have a soft place to land.
Personality
Personality
Who’s staying cool in New York’s scorching summers?
In some counties, 1 in 3 households don’t have air conditioning.
News & Politics
Politics
Pataki urges candidates to accept gubernatorial election results
With a new building in his honor, former Gov. George Pataki had some words of wisdom for both major political parties.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Mamdani and allies celebrate El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
New York socialists helped power Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary win, the latest battle in an ongoing proxy war between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: My slightly scary upstate swing
It was great to meet political players in Syracuse and Buffalo – and stay in a haunted hotel.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Komatireddy’s law-and-order AG campaign
Republican attorney general nominee Saritha Komatireddy is going against the odds in her attempt to unseat two-term Letitia James.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Confusion, legal questions surround ranked choice voting effort in city of Albany
Ranked choice, but no primaries? Albany Dems and progressives are teaming up to defeat a proposal that would end them.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Fuck this, we’re getting better’: Liz Krueger is on the mend
After suffering a stroke in April, the longtime state senator is ready to get back to work.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman sets stage for election denialism
The Republican gubernatorial said he would accept the outcome of the election only if it’s “fair” after saying Democrats would cheat.
Immigration
Policy
More New York Dems are calling for ICE to be abolished
A letter to Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries now has 143 electeds’ signatures.
Personality
Personality
Robert Duffy on no second term with Cuomo and how upstate has changed
An interview with the former lieutenant governor and longtime upstate economic development leader.
News & Politics
Politics