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Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment

August 12, 2026

Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Bruce Blakeman narrowed from 20 points among registered voters in Siena’s June poll to 10 points among likely voters in its latest poll.

Mamdani repeatedly sidesteps questions on reported plan to revive tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers

August 6, 2026

Mamdani repeatedly sidesteps questions on reported plan to revive tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeatedly declined to address reports of a fall campaign to build support for higher taxes on wealthy residents and corporations.

New York nuns' challenge to assisted suicide law is about protecting freedom, lawyer says

August 6, 2026

New York nuns' challenge to assisted suicide law is about protecting freedom, lawyer says

Catholic nuns challenge New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act, arguing the law forces religious healthcare providers to counsel patients on assisted suicide.

Mamdani extends deadline for NYC homeowners to seek exemption from new pied-à-terre tax

August 1, 2026

Mamdani extends deadline for NYC homeowners to seek exemption from new pied-à-terre tax

The pied-à-terre tax sparked confusion after 900,000 properties appeared on a supplemental roll, but only 17,000 homeowners received surcharge letters.

Mamdani warning to wealthy New Yorkers about 'fair share' sparks online firestorm: 'Full blown communist'

July 24, 2026

Mamdani warning to wealthy New Yorkers about 'fair share' sparks online firestorm: 'Full blown communist'

Zohran Mamdani's viral post celebrating New York City's new pied-à-terre tax on $5M+ second homes drew sharp backlash from conservative critics.

Blue state mocked after 'Sex and the City' actress tapped to recommend top judges

July 21, 2026

Blue state mocked after 'Sex and the City' actress tapped to recommend top judges

Cynthia Nixon's appointment to New York's Commission on Judicial Nomination draws mockery from lawmakers who question her legal qualifications.

Catholic nuns sue New York, say assisted suicide law forces them to violate their faith

July 20, 2026

Catholic nuns sue New York, say assisted suicide law forces them to violate their faith

Catholic nuns who have cared for 45,000 dying patients sue New York, claiming the Medical Aid in Dying Act forces them to facilitate assisted suicide.

Hochul confronted on study showing millionaire exodus in New York City

July 15, 2026

Hochul confronted on study showing millionaire exodus in New York City

Gov. Kathy Hochul was pressed by "Good Day New York" host Rosanna Scotto on Wednesday about the study that found wealthy residents have left NYC in droves.

Trump’s Labor strike force deploys to New York to weed out staggering $2 million per day in fraud

July 15, 2026

Trump’s Labor strike force deploys to New York to weed out staggering $2 million per day in fraud

New York drains nearly $2 million a day in unemployment fraud, prompting an unprecedented DOL strike team deployment with embedded special agents.

Hochul says Stefanik would've been tougher GOP opponent than Blakeman in surprising swipe at rival

July 7, 2026

Hochul says Stefanik would've been tougher GOP opponent than Blakeman in surprising swipe at rival

Bruce Blakeman compared Kathy Hochul to Cruella de Vil after the New York governor suggested Elise Stefanik would have been a tougher opponent.