February 28, 2026 New York halts robotaxi expansion plan Waymo maintains a New York City autonomous vehicle testing permit despite Gov. Kathy Hochul pausing statewide robotaxi expansion to smaller cities across New York.
February 18, 2026 Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax plan targeting wealthy residents will be "catastrophic."
February 13, 2026 AI raises the stakes for national security. Here’s how to get it right The Telecommunications Act of 1996 shows how smart national standards help America lead emerging technologies for effective AI regulation frameworks.
February 10, 2026 Hochul primary challenger Antonio Delgado ends campaign for New York governor New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado drops out of governor race, citing "no viable path forward" to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.
February 9, 2026 Hochul running mate voted to allow noncitizen voting in NYC elections Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate Adrienne Adams previously sought to allow some noncitizens to vote in Big Apple municipal elections.
February 5, 2026 Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race Democratic socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election, bridging New York's progressive-centrist divide.
February 4, 2026 Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks democratic socialist India Walton as his running mate in a battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary.
February 3, 2026 Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points in a new Siena poll for the New York governor's race, maintaining strong Democratic support.
January 26, 2026 Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.
January 25, 2026 Mamdani announces remote school day due to dangerous winter storm conditions NYC Mayor Mamdani cites safety concerns from winter storm in decision for public schools to go remote on Monday.