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…
Hochul Has $33.5 Million Ahead of Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign and the New York State Democratic Party reported a combined $33.5 million in cash on hand as New York’s 2026 governor’s race enters its final weeks. They announced the figures on September 29, just over a month before…
Brooklyn Judicial Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Party Donations
Brooklyn judicial candidates and judges are facing renewed scrutiny over political donations to Democratic Party organizations. According to a report by the New York Post, records show that former Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio, current…
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…
Republican Coordinated Campaign Spending Surges After Supreme Court Ruling
Republican party committees have sharply increased coordinated campaign spending since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on party spending coordinated with candidates in June. According to a Reuters report, Republican committees exceeded…
Blakeman Courts Democratic Support in New York Governor Race
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is seeking support beyond his party as he campaigns against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. On September 23, Blakeman appeared in Middle Village, Queens, alongside former Democratic City Councilman…
Hochul Weighs Federal School Choice Tax Credit as New York Debate Intensifies
Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing whether New York will participate in a new federal school choice tax credit program, putting education policy at the center of a growing debate involving teachers unions, charter school advocates and education-focused…
2026 New York Congressional Races to Watch
New York’s 2026 congressional races include several closely contested districts that could shape the balance of power in the U.S. House. From Long Island to the Lower Hudson Valley and the North Country, the races feature competitive districts,…
Hochul Secures Firefighter Unions’ Endorsements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received endorsements from three major firefighter unions as she campaigns for reelection in 2026. The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) and New York State Professional…
NYC Energy Rebate Checks Head to 8.2 Million New Yorkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to send $100 to $200 utility rebate checks to 8.2 million New Yorkers as the 2026 election approaches. The NYC energy rebate checks are part of the state’s $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate…
