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Mamdani touts vision for affordable city at Brooklyn rally

1 week ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani rallied in Brooklyn Sunday night, contrasting his candidacy with what he called the “mediocrity and misconduct” of his competitors. During a roughly 20-minute-long speech inside Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Steel event center, Mamdani — without naming names — alluded to the tenures of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams, who is now running as an independent candidate in his reelection bid.
State Assembly passes legal medically assisted death bill

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Bernadette Hogan

Just one day after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she clinched a budget deal, the Democratic-controlled state Assembly spent hours debating — and then passing — a bill that would legalize what’s called “medical aid in dying,” also known as assisted suicide. But it’s still unclear whether the state Senate or Hochul supports it. What You Need To KnowThe Democratic-led state Assembly didn’t approve a budget deal Tuesday, but instead signed off on a bill that would allow medically assisted death.
Hochul praises affordability plan, contrasts with President Trump's agenda

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

Taking her state budget victory tour to New York City, Gov. Kathy Hochul talked up her tax cutting plans Wednesday, which include rebate checks to millions of New Yorkers. Hochul is also using the budget deal as a political talking point to contrast herself with President Donald Trump.
Hochul cheers Chobani expansion, good poll numbers

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

Even though a budget deal has yet to be reached, Gov. Kathy Hochul spent Tuesday celebrating a major international company announced a $1 billion investment in the state and a new poll shows she’s winning more support from voters. It all comes just one week after Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik slammed Hochul’s leadership, positioning herself to potentially run for governor. What You Need To KnowGov.
Hochul, Adams recall meeting Pope Francis in May 2024

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

New York’s top Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, issued kind words for Pope Francis on behalf of the Catholics living in the city and state, mourning the loss of the 88-year-old Holy Father. What You Need To KnowWith over 7 million Catholics living across the state, last year, the governor used one of her rare opportunities to travel abroad to pay a visit to Pope FrancisGrowing up as the daughter of Irish Catholic immigrants in Buffalo, Gov.
Adams, Hochul differ on approach to immigration policy

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

Immigration is a primary focus for the Trump administration and New York City has found itself in the crosshairs of enforcement in the wake of the migrant crisis and its current sanctuary city status. Cooperation with the White House’s federal immigration policies has put both Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul in the hot seat — and lately the mayor has been witnessed backtracking on his prior stance.
Elise Stefanik considering run for governor, source says

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Bernadette Hogan |Kevin Frey

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering throwing her name in the mix for a 2026 gubernatorial run, a source familiar with her thinking told NY1. “I think there’s a lot of candidates that are in the mix. I’m honored to have my name in the mix as well,” she told NY1 in an interview on Tuesday night at the New York State Republican Party gala in Midtown Manhattan. “I think we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fire Kathy Hochul once and for all.
Elise Stefanik considering run for governor, source says

4 weeks ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering throwing her name in the mix for a 2026 gubernatorial run, a source familiar with her thinking told NY1. “I think there’s a lot of candidates that are in the mix. I’m honored to have my name in the mix as well,” she told NY1 in an interview on Tuesday night at the New York State Republican Party gala in Midtown Manhattan. “I think we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fire Kathy Hochul once and for all.
Elise Stefanik considering run for governor, source says

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Bernadette Hogan |Kevin Frey

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering throwing her name in the mix for a 2026 gubernatorial run, a source familiar with her thinking told NY1. “I think there’s a lot of candidates that are in the mix. I’m honored to have my name in the mix as well,” she told NY1 in an interview on Tuesday night at the New York State Republican Party gala in Midtown Manhattan. “I think we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fire Kathy Hochul once and for all.
Hochul talks tough on discovery changes, Trump tariffs

1 month ago | ny1.com | Bernadette Hogan

Gov. Kathy Hochul is drawing a line in the sand with her fellow Democrats over state budget talks. In an exclusive interview with NY1’s “Inside City Hall,” she said that she won’t back down on proposed changes to criminal justice laws — arguing it’s personal for her. What You Need To KnowRefusing to scale back her criminal justice policy proposal currently up for debate with state legislators, Gov.