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Hochul’s last-minute retreat to friendly territory

The Democratic governor has focused her last campaigning hours on shoring up enthusiasm in the bluest parts of the (supposedly) blue state.

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Biden campaigns with Hochul, in deep blue New York

The president’s visit to Westchester County speaks to Democrats’ level of worry – and hope that the base will come out to vote.

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What you need to know about this year’s Somos Puerto Rico conference

The annual political bash will be toned down in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona – but everyone in New York politics will still be there.

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Is gender bias hurting Kathy Hochul?

The first woman governor of New York is trailing among men, and political consultants said this is a very familiar “likeability” issue.

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After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail

The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.

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Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on big policy issues affecting New York?

A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on everything – from abortion rights to crime, the economy and threats to democracy.

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Meet the moguls going all in for Zeldin in New York

Here are six big spenders who have poured money into PACs backing Kathy Hochul’s Republican challenger.

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On Long Island, a state Senate battleground

Nine seats are in the mix, and Republicans are looking to pick up some old seats.

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5 things to watch in the final days of the race for New York governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin are using everything from endorsements to prioritizing crime heading into the final days until Election Day.

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Independent spending dwarfs candidates fundraising for Congress, governor

New campaign fundraising data only offers so much clarity on the state of races that are dominated by millions of dollars of outside spending.

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As lawmakers prepare for Somos, how is Hochul’s relationship with Puerto Rico?

The governor hasn’t had much of a chance to make connections of her own, and lawmakers and experts have ideas for how she can go beyond the status quo.

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City Council approves redistricting maps, and only one member is furious

After some drama, New York City may have its final council districts for the next decade.

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Kathy Hochul steady in debate under pressure from Lee Zeldin

Facing lagging poll numbers and tough questions on crime, the governor held her own in lone debate.

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Nicole Malliotakis versus Max Rose: Take Two

Two years after the Republican flipped the Staten Island Congressional seat, Malliotakis may be safe – but Rose is used to being the underdog.

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State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda is Dominican now. Other Dominican lawmakers don’t like how he did it.

His critics wondered if the move was for political gain after he was redistricted into a Dominican community.

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With a renewed focus on crime, Hochul is in campaign mode at last

With ads, press conferences and announcements, the New York governor is taking ownership of public safety as her own campaign issue.