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…
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…
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…
New York Pushes Further on AI Regulation Before First Law Takes Effect
New York is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence regulations even before the state’s first major AI safety law takes effect, with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers discussing additional safeguards for AI systems, data centers…
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…
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…
DSA Finalizes 2028 Presidential Endorsement Process
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has finalized its process for considering a 2028 presidential endorsement, creating a path for the organization to potentially endorse a candidate before its next national convention. The decision comes amid…
