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.

2026 congressional midterm elections

Politics

Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?

Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.

New York State

Politics

2026 New York state legislative general election races to watch

The top contests for the state Senate and Assembly.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow

As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.

New York State

Personality

Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence

Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government – both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.

Events

Sponsor Content

Housing advocates discuss frontline solutions

State Housing Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas was among the speakers at the HELP USA and City & State forum.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?

The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul

Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.

Personality

Personality

Want to be the BOO-klyn Democratic Party chair?

Grab a haunted tablecloth and turn it into a political Halloween costume.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

A more confident Conley takes on Lawler in second NY-17 debate

Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley may have leaned on the same points as the first debate, but it was a whole new ballgame.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

5 moments that defined the gubernatorial debate

Hochul invoked Trump, Blakeman backpedaled, pandemonium ensued.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

What we’re watching for in the gubernatorial debate

The race isn’t that close. Things could still get messy.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York still needs more AI regulation

The state Legislature has passed bills regulating AI chatbots and data centers. It’s now up to Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign them.