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New York Governor Kathy Hochul used her State of the State address to frame affordability as the defining issue of her 2026 agenda, unveiling populist measures like free childcare, cheaper car insurance, and housing‑policy reforms while taking aim at Trump and balancing progressive pressure with business interests ahead of a likely reelection bid.
New York City is planning to introduce a free childcare program for 2-year-olds, announced by Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani, with the goal of making childcare more affordable and expanding the existing universal pre-K program across the city over four years.
The Biden administration's pause on offshore wind projects and support for gas pipelines has sparked criticism from environmental advocates and lawmakers, with New York Governor Hochul caught in the middle as she navigates her energy strategy amid federal and state approvals and opposition.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is dropping out of the New York governor race, leaving only Republican candidate Blakeman, as she faces a challenging campaign against incumbent Hochul in a deep blue state and struggles with low polling and internal party dynamics.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to veto a bill that would protect a business transparency law from federal changes, potentially weakening the law's effectiveness, according to the bill's sponsor.
A Siena poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul leading in New York State elections, with strong support for universal free childcare funded by higher taxes on the wealthy, and mixed opinions on Mayor-elect Mamdani and national issues like Trump's policies. Voters are generally critical of the Trump administration's actions, and there is a slight shift towards optimism about New York's direction.
Elise Stefanik has officially launched her campaign for New York governor, positioning herself as a unifying figure aiming to make the state affordable and safe, while tying her opponent Hochul to unpopular policies and associating herself with Trump’s influence.
Elise Stefanik is expected to announce her bid for New York governor, positioning herself as a Republican candidate with strong support from party leaders and the Conservative Party, while facing Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and primary challenges from other Democrats and Republicans amid a shifting political landscape in New York.
Mamdani is rallying support by aligning with populist and progressive figures like Sanders and AOC, while challenging Hochul's stance on tax policies; he leads in polls over Cuomo and Sliwa, with Cuomo attempting to rebrand as the true Democrat and appealing to conservatives to oppose Mamdani.
President Trump reversed a $187 million cut to New York's counterterrorism funds after pressure from Gov. Hochul and GOP lawmakers, restoring full funding to support anti-terror efforts amid ongoing security concerns and legal challenges.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $50 million program to promote manufactured housing in New York, aiming to address the housing shortage by delivering 200 affordable modular and manufactured homes across the state, with a focus on changing perceptions and overcoming financing challenges associated with manufactured homes.
Governor Hochul endorsed Mamdani and plans to collaborate on expanding affordable child care in New York, aiming for a gradual, funded rollout amid budget challenges and political hurdles ahead of upcoming elections.
New York Governor Hochul endorsed Queens Assemblymember Mamdani amid a competitive mayoral race, while Trump publicly predicted Mamdani's victory, highlighting political tensions and interference in the race.
President Trump is exploring ways for the federal government to take control of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, a move strongly opposed by New York officials including Governor Hochul, who emphasize the site's significance to New Yorkers and its current management. The White House has acknowledged preliminary discussions but no concrete plans have been detailed, while critics argue the move is inappropriate given federal budget constraints and the site's ownership by the Port Authority.
Over 40 individuals, including parents of children, were detained during a federal immigration raid at the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant in Cato, NY, prompting outrage from Governor Hochul who condemned the operation as cruel and harmful to families.