New York State
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
Mike Lawler’s congressional campaign is paying his own consulting firm
The Assembly member, who is running against Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, is also a political consultant, and says he isn’t profiting from his own campaign.
New York State
Politics
State Senate Democrats could expand their ranks of women of color
Julie Shiroishi and Lea Webb could further diversify the upper chamber.
New York State
Politics
‘A little suspicious’ Politicos abuzz as Hochul’s lead over Zeldin shrinks in polls
The race for New York governor is far from a done deal, but observers say polls have certainly erred in the past.
Politics
Politics
Republicans seize on fear of crime in Long Island state Senate district
In Democratic State Sen. John Brooks, a beleaguered state GOP senses opportunity.
Politics
Politics
NY-19 – or the one where Marc Molinaro doesn’t have it in the bag
The Republican county exec initially had reason for optimism to prevail over newcomer Josh Riley. That’s changed.
Politics
New border policy for migrants and a shooting close to Zeldin’s home
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Hochul wants fed to “take ownership” of NYC’s migrant crisis
The governor passed on Mayor Eric Adams’ request for additional financial assistance from the state, noting the city isn’t cash strapped while taking in asylum-seekers.
News & Politics
Politics
In a terrifying shooting, a political opportunity for Lee Zeldin
The Republican gubernatorial candidate has centered his campaign around crime, and his family just experienced the clearest possible illustration of the problem.
News & Politics
Politics
Zeldin takes risky bet on governor’s race
Observers, including Republicans, doubt he can secure a winning coalition of independents and moderate Democrats to beat Kathy Hochul.
News & Politics
Politics
NYC struggles to accommodate asylum-seeker influx and Joe Biden comes to Poughkeepsie
Rounding up the week’s political news
Heard Around Town
Politics
Biden, Schumer, Hochul make major economic announcements in NY swing districts
It’s election season, so a little Democratic good news might go a long way.
New York State
Policy
Can Republicans hinder absentee voting in New York a month from Election Day?
The state constitution prohibits no-excuse absentee voting. The state GOP is suing to stop people from being able to use fear of COVID-19 as an excuse to request a mail-in ballot.
New York State
Updated
Policy
Judge: NY Assembly maps to be redrawn by dysfunctional redistricting commission
New lines will go into effect for the 2024 election cycle.
New York State
Politics
‘I want to move forward:’ Andrew Cuomo announces PAC, podcast
The former governor, who resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment, said he’s “not done” weighing in on state and national politics.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul up 17 points on Zeldin in latest Siena poll
The governor holds a slim lead in the suburbs and a significant advantage among women.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers want your right to an attorney to cover immigration too
With a bill that has failed to pass the state Legislature in recent years, more low-income immigrants would have access to representation – the only problem is finding lawyers for them.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin debate debates
The two candidates for governor continue to spar over appearing on stage together before the election.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality