February 4, 2026 Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks democratic socialist India Walton as his running mate in a battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary.
February 3, 2026 Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points in a new Siena poll for the New York governor's race, maintaining strong Democratic support.
January 26, 2026 Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.
January 25, 2026 Mamdani announces remote school day due to dangerous winter storm conditions NYC Mayor Mamdani cites safety concerns from winter storm in decision for public schools to go remote on Monday.
January 15, 2026 Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
January 10, 2026 Hochul, AOC, Mamdani slam ‘we support Hamas’ chants at Queens protest: ‘Disgusting and antisemitic’ N.Y. Democratic leaders, including Gov. Hochul, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Mamdani, condemn 'we support Hamas' chants at Queens protest in Jewish neighborhood.
January 8, 2026 Kathy Hochul says she confronted ICE agent, accused him of 'terrorizing people' by wearing a mask New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked an ICE agent in New York about why they wear masks and said she told them, "you're terrorizing people."
January 6, 2026 Questions raised over Hochul’s understanding of church teaching in assisted suicide legislation Catholic attorney warns Gov. Hochul against signing assisted suicide bill, threatens to vote against her in upcoming election over religious concerns.
January 2, 2026 Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.
January 2, 2026 New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.