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2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Hochul, AOC and Mamdani walk into a bar, on the last day of early voting
The governor hit Democratic NYC neighborhoods Sunday, while Republican Bruce Blakeman headed upstate.
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.
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.
News & Politics
Politics
Jeffries to stump for Conley, Johnson to stump for Lawler
Congress’ two most powerful leaders are coming to NY-17.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Why Blakeman wanted Trump’s midterm rally in Syracuse
Republicans across the country are running away from the president, but the GOP gubernatorial candidate needs upstate votes.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Kristen Gonzalez and the fight to regulate AI
In a Q&A, the state senator talks about touring data centers all over the state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul gets a vitamin AOC shot
A month before Election Day, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan touted the governor’s fight against data centers.
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Criminal Justice
Policy
What to know about New York’s rape laws
State leaders are facing pressure to close the “voluntary intoxication loophole” in light of the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University.
Politics
Politics
Mike Lawler might be the only Republican who could win NY-17. Can he do it again?
The member of Congress is looking to fend off Democrat Cait Conley – and keep Donald Trump from sinking him.
2026 New York state comptroller election
Politics
DiNapoli defends record on Medicaid fraud in comptroller debate
Twenty-year incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers, health advocates prepare to spar over bill to enforce flavored vape ban
The governor must decide to sign or veto the measure by the end of the year.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Meet the brains behind the State Fair
State Fair Director Julie LaFave works all year to make the annual tradition happen.
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.
GOP
Politics
State Republicans attack new immigration law in wake of foiled Capitol terrorist attack
Though they avoided explicitly politicizing the event, GOP officials implied the new law will prevent the kind of cooperation that stopped the attack.
News & Politics
Politics
Albany woman charged in plotted ISIS-inspired attack on state Capitol
The woman allegedly expressed a desire to kill state senators with an explosive device.
