Hochul Maintains Lead in Gubernatorial Race Despite Mixed Public Sentiment
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.