New York State
Immigration
Lawmakers, Hochul negotiating proposal to sue federal officials
State and city officials and criminal justice groups are urging the gov to keep qualified immunity out of the final policy.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
State GOP formally designates Blakeman as nominee for governor
But even Republicans acknowledged that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial bid faces long odds.
Budget
Ta-da! NYC budget gap is now down to $7 billion, Mamdani says
Two weeks and some budget magic goes a long way, the mayor revealed to state lawmakers Wednesday in Albany.
News & Politics
State Senate won’t change leaders, rules until end of 2026
New York’s top Senate Democrat will seek reelection in November.
New York City
Mamdani’s very first Tin Cup Day (as mayor)
The new mayor must make the annual pilgrimage to chat about budget priorities and needing a cool $12.6 billion.
DSA
DSA, WFP and Make the Road likely to back Kawas for Gianaris’ state Senate seat
The left is split in a contentious Assembly primary between Aber Kawas and Brian Romero, but Kawas switching to state Senate could heal the rift.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Antonio Delgado ends his campaign for governor
The longshot campaign by New York’s lieutenant governor is over, giving Kathy Hochul a clear path in the Democratic primary.
News & Politics
Blakeman taps upstate sheriff as running mate, just not the one he asked first
Likely GOP gubernatorial nominee introduced his LG pick, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, at the kickoff rally for the state Republican nomination convention after his initial pick turned him down.
Personality
‘I’m humbled’: A Q&A with Long Island Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra
Assembly Member Ed Ra was elected unanimously as the next minority leader.
Personality
A desire to secede may be the one thing most New York regions have in common
Rep. Nick LaLota has revived a push for Long Island to break away from the rest of the state.
NYN Media
Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding
“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.
News & Politics
WFP declines to nominate Hochul or Delgado for governor
The progressive third party avoided endorsing either candidate by nominating placeholder candidates for both governor and comptroller, who will later be replaced by whoever wins the Democratic nomination.
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Opinion
Opinion: New York families deserve more than survival. A guaranteed income will help.
Pilot programs in Ithaca, Rochester and Mount Vernon show the value of providing cash support without strings attached.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
NY Dems select candidates with few surprises, much fanfare
Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and state Attorney General Letitia James will headline the statewide ticket again.
Kathy Hochul
Hochul defends Adams pick after Brooklyn Dems fallout
The governor is standing by her new lieutenant ahead of the Democratic convention.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Socialists not thrilled with Mamdani’s guv endorsement: ‘Even Zohran gets it wrong sometimes’
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now at odds with some of his fellow DSA electeds after throwing his support behind Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection
Heard Around Town
Assembly GOP Leader Will Barclay to step down, retire at end of term
Assembly Republicans are likely to elect a new leader next week to replace the one Carl Heastie called “a good friend and partner in government.”
Immigration
The state Democratic Party will formally condemn ICE at its convention
Members of the state Democratic Committee will vote on a resolution calling for restructuring, though not fully abolishing, federal immigration enforcement.
Kathy Hochul
Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick
County leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is outraged that the governor tapped former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her number two.
New York State
Hochul taps former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate
With Adams as the lieutenant governor contender, it’s an all-female, all-grandma ticket.
