How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York town and her family’s move up from a trailer park to affluence. More
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The G.O.P.’s Emphasis on Crime Isn’t Resonating With New York Voters
Four years ago, Republicans stressed fears of rising crime to flip four House seats in New York. But in this year’s midterms, the issue seems less salient. More
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Hochul and Blakeman in Heated Debate on Trump, Mamdani and High Prices
The two contenders for governor of New York clashed over issues that include data centers and immigration in a debate that reflected the contentious nature of their contest. More
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James Dolan, a Former Hochul Supporter, Goes All In on Her G.O.P. Rival
The Knicks owner is urging New York’s business elite to abandon Gov. Kathy Hochul, highlighting her support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mr. Dolan has spent millions to back her opponent, Bruce Blakeman. More
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Blakeman Launches Graphic Attack on Mamdani in Meeting With Hasidic Jews
While seeking support from Hasidic leaders, the Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani would not act if riots hit their community. More
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Will Trump’s Visit to Syracuse Be a Boon or a Bust for Blakeman?
The president is scheduled to appear on Friday at a rally with the Republican nominee for governor, but it’s not clear whether his presence will mobilize upstate Republicans. More
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Cornell Case Carries Far-Reaching Implications for Hochul and James
The decision to intercede by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York attorney general, Letitia James, has raised questions of impartiality as both face re-election. More
