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N.Y. Democrats rally in Brooklyn night before Election Day
New York Democrats looked to keep the energy up before Election Day at a rally in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Monday.
Child in New York dies after contracting measles, governor says
A child in Lewis County, New York, has died after contracting measles, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday. It is the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years.
Trump, Mamdani looming large in final days of N.Y. gubernatorial race
Gov. Hochul predicts a ‘Blue Wave’ will sweep across New York State next month.
Hochul reacts to new polling, says Mamdani 'returned' favor by campaigning for her
With two polls giving her double-digit leads over Republican Bruce Blakeman, Gov. Kathy Hochul spent her morning campaigning on the Upper East Side.
Hochul reacts to new polling, says Mamdani 'returned' favor by campaigning for her
With two polls giving her double-digit leads over Republican Bruce Blakeman, Gov. Kathy Hochul spent her morning campaigning on the Upper East Side.
Hochul gets boost over Blakeman in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Hochul gets boost in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Election poses questions big and small for NY legislature
The possibilities in Albany range from subtle and symbolic— to seismic should favored Gov. Kathy Hochul not win her reelection bid.
Blakeman vows to axe traffic toll in Manhattan
Hochul called congestion pricing an innovative way to improve life in the borough.
Israeli UN ambassador to Gov Kathy Hochul: I'd advise focusing on US politics
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon discusses Vice President JD Vance's comments on U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and reacts to N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's comments on Israel's prime ministerial election on 'The Evening Edit.'
Mamdani takes on role as cheerleader role for Gov. Hochul
The mayor has taken center stage in several ads and campaign events boosting the governor’s reelection bid.
Early voting surges across New York as Hochul, Blakeman make final push
More than 485,000 New Yorkers cast ballots during the first two days of early voting, compared to more than 262,000 during the same period four years ago.
Amid her reelection bid, Hochul aims at retaking Congress
Hochul spoke exclusively with NY1.
As Hochul mails energy rebate checks, Mamdani officials push back on one-time relief
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent parts of Friday and Sunday campaigning alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul for her reelection. On Monday, two leading figures in his
Hochul, Blakeman hit the streets to encourage early voters
New York Democrats and Republicans were out in full force Saturday.
Hochul, Blakeman hit the campaign trail as early voting begins
Both Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman’s campaigns are escalating their attacks over affordability and the governor's record.
Hochul and Blakeman tout tax policy in closing days of governor's race
Both candidates in the race for governor have continued to campaign hard on affordability.
Hochul and Blakeman hold dueling campaign events ahead of early voting
Early voting starts on Saturday.
How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York town and her family’s move up from a trailer park to affluence.
Hochul leads Blakeman in new poll, as GOP nominee nets new endorsement
Likely voters favor Hochul over Blakeman by a 55% to 41% margin.
Gubernatorial candidates come out swinging over energy costs
With two weeks to go before Election Day, the candidates for governor were swinging away at each other on the campaign trail.
Records reveal why AI political ads raise alarms in NY
The USA TODAY Network obtained records from state agencies tasked with overseeing AI uses in elections. See what it means for 2026 midterms.
Blakeman uses fatal subway shooting as campaign cudgel
Hochul’s team hit back, pointing to state taxpayer dollars she’s put towards NYPD overtime.
Free 2-K coming to all of Staten Island and the Bronx as Mamdani, Hochul unveil 10,000-seat expansion
New York City will add 10,000 free 2-K seats next fall, expanding the program to all five boroughs, including the entirety of Staten Island and the Bronx,
Pregnant Ten-Year-Old Girls Cannot Be a Political Talking Point
Taking a pause in the heat of the midterms to check on the health of children.
Hochul's second-term test and Blakeman's crusade to stop it
Blakeman and Hochul have both billed themselves as candidates with the unique ability to appeal outside their base.
Politics Unusual: Governors debate discussion, ballet props
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with politics strategists to discuss the recent New York gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with the executive director of Citizens Union about the five ballot propositions.
Political insiders break down N.Y. gubernatorial debate
Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.
Gov. Hochul calls inquiry into Rich Schaffer and Suffolk Dems 'political hit job'
At three Suffolk Democrats were questioned by the FBI.
Mamdani puts out ad supporting Hochul reelection bid
The ad also criticized Blakeman for his opposition to universal childcare.
'He's a bad apple': Mamdani goes after Blakeman in political ad supporting Hochul
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has posted a political ad going after Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman in support of Gov. Hochul.
Hochul, Blakeman talk debate performance after clash on Spectrum News
Just hours earlier on Tuesday evening, Hochul was in a fierce debate on Spectrum News with her Republican challenger.
Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he didn't watch Tuesday's governor debate between Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Hochul and Blakeman trade barbs in only governor debate
The candidates clashed over immigration enforcement, utility costs, crime and more.
Full Debate: Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar off in gubernatorial debate
Watch the full debate here.
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul
For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul
For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul
For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.
Hochul, Blakeman hit Columbus Day Parade before debate
Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the parade.
Commentary: Pennsylvania's GOP members of Congress are failing us on measles.
Tragically, more than 1,000 people in Pennsylvania have been infected with measles in 2026, now associated with 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. In neighboring New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul just declared a statewide health emergency as cases surge in rural counties. Yet of Pennsylvania’s 1,078 cases in 41 counties (as of last Thursday), less than […]
Gov. Hochul opts NY into Trump’s federal school voucher program
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday said New York will participate in President Donald Trump’s school voucher program, setting up a clash with the teachers unions and elected
On the front lines: How rural clinics are confronting measles challenge
There were 108 reported cases of measles in the state as of Oct. 3, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, and he offered federal support as the state responds to a measles outbreak, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.
Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak
Oct 7 () - New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with U. on Tuesday, and he offered federal support as the state responds to a measles outbreak, the Department of Health and Human Services said on W...
Hochul, AOC stump on data center ban common ground
Less than a month from Election Day, Hochul needs better numbers among city voters, according to recent polls.
Hochul, AOC stump on data center ban common ground
Less than a month from Election Day, Hochul needs better numbers among city voters, according to recent polls.
Health officials mobilize following governor’s measles mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of the emergency, citing the growing rate of measles cases throughout New York.
Hochul, Blakeman campaign in Erie County as governor’s race enters final month
With less than a month until Election Day, the race for New York governor ran through Western New York Monday.
Hochul and Blakeman spar over Trump influence
The upcoming visit brings up a tough question for Republican candidates in New York and elsewhere.
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.
Hochul declares emergency over measles outbreak
The governor declared the state of an emergency in an executive order issued Monday, citing a growing number of cases.
Hochul declares emergency over measles outbreak
The governor declared the state of an emergency in an executive order issued Monday, citing a growing number of cases.
Hochul puts support behind closing 'voluntary intoxication loophole'
The State Senate has passed the bill multiple times.
$1 million state grant awarded to SFM Skatepark in Rome
The SFM Memorial Skatepark in Rome has been awarded a $1 million grant through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, which will help push forward Phase 2 of the project to include more amenities such as seating, landscaping and a modified access road, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
Kathy Hochul doesn't have a political home in NY: Erin Maguire
Former Trump 2020 press director Erin Maguire reacts to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's warning over the Islamist Marxist alliance, Hasan Piker's political influence and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape
Kathy Hochul said she no longer has faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case, which has restarted a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Mamdani plans to campaign with Hochul ahead of Election Day
Hochul is facing Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.
Hochul campaign says it raised $8.5 million ahead of Election Day
Friends for Kathy Hochul says 17,800 individual donors contributed.
Planning ramps up for 3 universal childcare pilots upstate
The three-year pilots were authorized as part of this year’s state budget and are seen as a small step toward state-wide universal childcare.
N.Y. governor candidates stake out AI stances
Absent standard federal AI regulations, states like New York are trying to take the lead.
Democratic lawmakers oppose state dollars for nuclear
They argue that taxpayers and ratepayers should not be asked to subsidize new nuclear projects.
Democratic lawmakers oppose state dollars for nuclear
They argue that taxpayers and ratepayers should not be asked to subsidize new nuclear projects.
Interpreting Wednesday’s dual polls in the race for N.Y. governor
Two major polls released Wednesday offered sharply different pictures of the race for New York governor.
Hochul leads Blakeman in polls, gets boost from Mamdani
If Election Day were today, Hochul would win another four-year term, according to the new polls.
Hochul leads Blakeman in polls, gets boost from Mamdani
If Election Day were today, Hochul would win another four-year term, according to the new polls.
GOP challenger gets within single digits of blue-state gov despite Dem's massive advantage
Bruce Blakeman trails Kathy Hochul by just 9 points in a new Siena poll, closing the gap in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.
Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman sees little change among likely voters
Likely voters also voiced their opposition to renaming Lake Ontario and large data centers being built near them.
Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman sees little change among likely voters
Likely voters also voiced their opposition to renaming Lake Ontario and large data centers being built near them.
The Immigration Politics of a Felon’s Pardon
How far will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul go to keep immigrant criminals in this country? So far, she’ll even pardon a man convicted of an aggravated felony, if that’s what it takes to prevent the United States Supreme Court from setting a restrictionist precedent. Keisy Guerrero Mariano is a Dominican who spent two years
Calls to sign infant formula testing bill into law in New York
The measure passed the state Legislature this past session. It’s now up to Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign into law.
Jacobs, Ogden offer competing visions for New York Democratic Party
Both longtime state party Chair Jay Jacobs and Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden spoke with Capital Tonight Monday.
Rome awarded $1.9 million to renovate Stevens Field playground
The city of Rome will receive $1.9 million in state grant funding to build a new playground and community park at Stevens Field on West Court Street, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Day 1 in the books at reopened Belmont Park
Fans returned to Belmont Park for the first time in three years Friday.
How attacking data centers became smart politics for the left and right in New York
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler and Gov. Kathy Hochul don’t agree on much, but they’ve both concluded that supporting AI data centers is bad politics.
Energy rebate checks fuel debates over politics and policy
Republican candidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the checks “peanuts” this week.
Energy rebate checks fuel debates over politics and policy
Republican candidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the checks “peanuts” this week.
N.Y. lawmakers renew push for rural suicide prevention council after Hochul veto
The council would be tasked with identifying barriers to mental health and substance use treatment in rural New York.
NYC teachers union flexes political muscle in bid to unwind Hochul support for Trump voucher plan
The teachers unions and their allies questioned the Trump administration’s motivations, warning the new program could divert enrollment and per-pupil funding from public schools, and redirect resources to private schools with less…
Daniel McCarthy: The immigration politics of a felon’s pardon
How far will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul go to keep immigrant criminals in this country? So far, she’ll even pardon a man convicted of an aggravated felony, if that’s what it takes to prevent the United States Supreme Court from setting a restrictionist precedent. Keisy Guerrero Mariano is a Dominican who spent two years […]
Lowering New York's high energy costs key platform ahead of Election Day
Both the Democrat and Republican candidates say they’ve got a plan.
Lowering New York's high energy costs key platform ahead of Election Day
Both the Democrat and Republican candidates say they’ve got a plan.
Lowering New York's high energy costs key platform ahead of Election Day
Both the Democrat and Republican candidates say they’ve got a plan.
State prepares to send energy rebate checks up to $200 to eligible New Yorkers
Starting next week, checks will start arriving in the mail for 8 million New Yorkers.
State prepares to send energy rebate checks up to $200 to eligible New Yorkers
Starting next week, checks will start arriving in the mail for 8 million New Yorkers.
Energy rebate checks up to $200 will soon be mailed to eligible New Yorkers
There is no need to apply or sign up, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Mamdani draws fury from 9/11 mourners over Ground Zero appearance: ‘Disrespectful’
Footage captured Zohran Mamdani greeting Rudolph Giuliani at Ground Zero as victims' families and first responders criticize his 9/11 attendance.
Albany bracing for potential battle over scaffold law
Multiple legislative sources tell Spectrum News 1 they are bracing for a battle over the law in the upcoming budget cycle if Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, wins reelection.
Kathy Hochul is trying to hold the center in a disruptive political age
The moderate New York governor is running for reelection and must help her down-ballot candidates win.
Recapping a tense week in the race for N.Y. governor
Bruce Blakeman criticized Kathy Hochul for wearing a hijab during a recent visit to an Islamic community center, and Hochul fired back.
Lawmakers urge Hochul to act on AI tech bills
The bill would require businesses to report certain information to the state Department of Labor breaking down how artificial intelligence is affecting their hiring and employment practices.
Trump officials exchange barbs with Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani
At dueling press conferences, Hochul and Mamdani traded accusations with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Hochul calls on federal government to restore counterterrorism funds
Last year, Hochul the federal government cut about $187 million in counterterrorism and homeland security funding.
Hochul announces $36M in additional funding for victim services statewide
The announcement follows advocates speaking up for weeks about not receiving enough funding to operate their programs for their upcoming year.
Hochul, Blakeman turn up the heat on campaign trail this week
The rivals traded barbs over Penn Station and ICE.
New York rep blasts Hochul and Mamdani over business policy
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., discusses New York's economic challenges and how it has the highest tax burden in the country.
Hochul, New York leaders reject Trump’s plan to rename Lake Ontario
Hochul rejected the name, saying, “New York won’t be calling it that.”
National issues continue to dominate race for N.Y. governor
Both candidates had opportunities to make their points this week.