Mamdani to Campaign With Hochul Ahead of Election Day
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to campaign with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of Election Day as she seeks reelection. The planned appearances will bring the two Democrats together on the campaign trail in New York City, where Hochul’s campaign hopes…
AI Campaign Ads Raise Disclosure Questions in New York
AI campaign ads are becoming more common in the 2026 midterms. In New York, one governor’s race ad used AI-generated images of Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman created the ad as he challenges…
Mamdani Announces NYC Antisemitism Strategy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes on September 29, 2026. The strategy includes funding for community groups, security at houses of worship, Holocaust education and Jewish cultural institutions.…
Hochul and Blakeman Pitch Tax Relief
With just over a month before Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are making tax relief a central issue in New York’s gubernatorial race. Their proposals and campaign messages focus on how the state should address…
NY Democrats Seek Delay of SNAP Cost Share
New York Democratic members of Congress are asking Senate leaders to delay a new SNAP cost-sharing rule for two years. The Senate is considering the rule as part of its version of the 2026 Farm Bill. The proposal would require states to help pay for SNAP…
Judge Orders NYC to Redo Second-Home Tax Rollout
A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City to cancel the first notices sent to homeowners who may face the city’s second-home tax. The city must issue new notices as part of the revised process. The ruling affects the rollout of a policy targeting…
AOC Upstate Tour Draws Attention to Possible 2028 Plans
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently completed a four-day tour through upstate New York, visiting Buffalo, Ithaca and Syracuse ahead of the November election. The trip was intended to boost turnout among Democratic voters and candidates, according to a…
Court Delays Brooklyn Dems Leader Vote
A Brooklyn judge has temporarily blocked a scheduled vote to choose the next leader of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. The ruling delays a decision that could shape the party’s leadership. It came on September 29, 2026, after reform-aligned district…
NYC Bill Would Restrict Candidates in Government Communications
A New York City Council bill would restrict public servants who are candidates for office from appearing in certain government-funded third-party communications during the 90 days before an election. Introduced by Council Members David M. Carr, Phil Wong…
NYC Proposal Would Require Agencies to Disclose Paid Influencer Content
A proposed New York City bill would require city agencies to disclose when they pay social media influencers or other third-party creators to produce public communications. The proposal comes as NYC agencies increasingly use digital creators to reach New…
