In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul used her annual State of the State address Tuesday to unveil a reelection year agenda aimed at bridging divides in the Democratic Party — moving to harness liberal anger at President Donald Trump and excitement over Mayor Zohran Mamdani,

New York affordability crisis sets up Hochul’s plan ahead of election

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a swath of proposals aimed at tackling the state’s affordability crisis, tapping into a message that catapulted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to City Hall as she seeks reelection in November.

Gov. Kathy Hochul skirts election-year headaches in play-it-safe 2026 ‘State of the State’ address

She’s playing it safe. Gov. Kathy Hochul looked poised to tap dance around thorny election-year issues in her 2026 “State of the State” address Tuesday, focusing instead on

Lefties push Hochul to pass anti-ICE bills as she lays out election-year agenda in State of the State address

Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing renewed pressure to pass the pro-sanctuary “NY4All Act” — as she signals support for a new law allowing New Yorkers to sue federal agents.