New York Politics

Blakeman Bets on Staten Island in New York's Early Voting Surge

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman told his Staten Island supporters over the weekend that strong turnout in the borough would…

1 week ago

New York Governor’s Race Turns to Utility Bills and Insurance Fraud

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are making affordability a central issue in the governor’s race,…

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Republican cash advantage reshapes New York’s 21st District congressional race

Republican Anthony Constantino enters the final stretch of New York’s 21st Congressional District race with a substantial cash advantage over…

2 weeks ago

New York’s $500 Million Adult Day Care Program Faces Fresh Fraud Scrutiny

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a new state-federal crackdown on suspected fraud in a Medicaid-funded adult day care…

2 weeks ago

Republican Komatireddy Closes Gap With Letitia James After Debate, Poll Shows

Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy is closing the gap with Democratic incumbent Letitia James, according to a new Republican-commissioned…

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Blakeman Targets New York’s High Taxes and Energy Costs With New Affordability Plan

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is making New York’s high taxes and energy costs central to his challenge against Gov.…

2 weeks ago

Lawler and Conley Clash Over Immigration in Final NY-17 Debate

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley clashed over immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies and public safety during their…

3 weeks ago

Mamdani Rejects Socialist Pressure to Fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is refusing to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, pushing back against demands from his…

3 weeks ago

NYC's Luxury Second-Home Tax Faces Revenue Test as Thousands Seek Exemptions

New York City's plan to raise more than $500 million annually through a new tax on luxury second homes is…

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Mamdani Compares ICE Agent to Mass Shooter After New York Traffic-Stop Shooting

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani compared an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent to a mass shooter after federal…

3 weeks ago

Mamdani Orders NYPD Use-of-Force Review After Officer Avoids Disciplinary Trial

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of NYPD use-of-force policies and announced new accountability measures…

3 weeks ago

Hochul Seeks RFK Jr.’s Help as New York Measles Cases Climb

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is turning to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for federal assistance as a measles…

4 weeks ago

Blakeman targets Queens’ Roosevelt Avenue, blaming Hochul and Mamdani for conditions

Republican Bruce Blakeman vowed Wednesday to clean up Queens’ Roosevelt Avenue if elected governor, putting the blame on Gov. Kathy…

4 weeks ago

Hochul previews data center fees after campaigning with AOC in Hudson Valley

Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled this week that new rules for data centers are coming once New York’s one-year moratorium ends,…

4 weeks ago

Democrats Target Stefanik's Open North Country Seat After Adding NY-21 to Red to Blue List

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has added New York's 21st District to its Red to Blue program, targeting a North…

4 weeks ago

Mamdani Gets Federal Security Clearance a Week After Hosting Trump at Gracie Mansion

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has the federal security clearance he waited nine months to get, days after welcoming President Donald Trump…

1 month ago

Mamdani Unveils $26 Million Antisemitism Plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out the city's first municipal antisemitism strategy Tuesday, but left out a formal definition of the…

1 month ago

Lawler puts Conley on defense over residency in first NY-17 debate

Rep. Mike Lawler used Monday night's first televised debate to put Democrat Cait Conley on the defensive over where she…

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