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As New York continues to grapple with heightened political tensions and an uncertain mayoral race, Governor Kathy Hochul chose to spend her evening at an off-Broadway theater premiere instead of addressing mounting challenges across the state. Hochul attended the opening night of The Art of Leaving at the Signature Theater, a comedy about a husband abruptly ending his marriage under the influence of a fraudulent self-help “doctor.” The production stars Audrey Heffernan Meyer,

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani drew a crowd in Queens on Sunday with the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two of the country’s most prominent progressives. But while his campaign billed the event as proof of momentum, critics see it as further evidence that Mamdani is tethered to a far-left agenda that will damage the city. The 34-year-old state assemblymember, running as the Democratic nominee, took the stage at Forest Hills Stadium a

Governor Kathy Hochul’s appearance at Zohran Mamdani’s “New York is Not For Sale” rally quickly turned uncomfortable when she was drowned out by chants of “tax the rich.” Instead of addressing the pointed heckling directly, Hochul attempted an odd deflection by insisting she thought the crowd was cheering for the Buffalo Bills. “I thought they were saying ‘Let’s go Bills,’” Hochul told a reporter when asked about the chants. “I wasn’t sure… I heard some noise, I heard a lot o

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed off on yet another expansion of New York’s gun control laws, requiring police to confiscate firearms during domestic violence calls. The move has been praised by progressives but slammed by Republicans and gun rights advocates as a direct assault on due process. The measure, which took effect immediately after Hochul’s signature on October 16th, goes further than a 2020 law that gave officers discretion to remove weapons in plain sight. Under

New York is set to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks, moving toward a mandate that all vehicles sold by 2035 must be zero-emission. Opponents say that the policy puts ideology ahead of practicality. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Steve Englebright, requires all new passenger cars and light trucks to be zero-emission within the next decade, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks to follow by 2045. The legislation mirrors California

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that New York will use state money to replace federal Medicaid funds stripped from Planned Parenthood by Republicans in Congress — a move critics say highlights her relentless progressive agenda and disregard for fiscal restraint. According to Hochul, the decision ensures coverage for more than 200,000 patients across New York, including over 100,000 Medicaid recipients who depend on Planned Parenthood’s 47 health centers. “Washington Re

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed yet another gun control measure into law, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans who view her as aggressively advancing progressive policies at the expense of lawful gun owners. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, expands New York’s temporary extreme risk protection order known as TERPO. Under the new law, courts are authorized to consider evidence of animal cruelty when deciding whether to strip an individual

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to stand before a federal judge on Friday, facing fraud charges that could land her in federal prison. On the eve of her arraignment, James attempted to portray herself as a victim, calling the mortgage fraud allegations against her “baseless.” Her attorneys filed paperwork Thursday seeking to have the case thrown out, arguing that the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.

New York Democrats are in panic mode over an internal poll showing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) gaining ground on Governor Kathy Hochul in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup and are now filing complaints in an attempt to discredit the results. On Wednesday, state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs announced that his party had filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections alleging Stefanik’s team violated the state’s Fair Campaign Code. Jacobs claims the poll, wh

New York Attorney General Letitia James is once again in the spotlight, this time for asking the public to submit videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New York. Her request came just one day after federal agents carried out a major operation in Manhattan’s Chinatown, arresting multiple individuals in an area known for street vendors. “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” James said in a press release, linking to a ne

Governor Kathy Hochul spent Tuesday attacking Republicans in Washington over rising health care premiums, but critics argue the governor’s own record has done little to ease the burden on New Yorkers already facing some of the highest costs in the nation. Speaking on October 21st, Hochul claimed that “140,000 New Yorkers” will see major increases in health insurance premiums because federal lawmakers have not extended enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has leveled a bold charge at Governor Kathy Hochul, asserting that Hochul endorsed mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani not because they share values, but because the governor feared a progressive backlash and a possible party primary. Stefanik’s allegation follows the emergence of an undercover video in which a Mamdani campaign staffer claimed the candidate could mobilize “60,000 volunteers” to work for opponents of Hochul. While the staffer did not

Governor Kathy Hochul is facing renewed backlash over her tax policies after announcing the expansion of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) commuter tax to cover riders in the Capital District. The move comes as part of her push to extend Metro-North service to Albany-Rensselaer, but critics argue it amounts to yet another burden on already struggling New Yorkers. Rep. Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and a frequent critic of Hochul

New York Democrats are advancing legislation that would bar National Guard troops from other states from entering New York without the governor’s explicit approval, a move critics say undermines national security and creates a dangerous precedent. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes, was introduced Monday and aims to reaffirm that only the sitting New York governor may authorize the presence of out-of-state Guard units. The proposal comes in response to anno

A major federal-state conflict is unfolding as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) challenges New York’s landmark Protect Our Courts Act signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The DOJ is arguing it unlawfully limits the ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented migrants in and around state courthouses. In its lawsuit, the DOJ charged that New York’s statute “poses intolerable obstacles to federal immigration enforcement and

A brewing legal battle is unfolding in New York as the federal government pushes back against the state’s restrictions on immigration arrests inside courthouses. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit earlier this year targeting New York’s Protect Our Courts Act which prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining illegal immigrants in or around state courthouses. Federal prosecutors argue the law directly conflicts with the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, w

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani ignited a wave of controversy Thursday night after pointedly refusing to endorse Governor Kathy Hochul during a televised debate, despite her having endorsed him only weeks earlier. When moderators asked the candidates on stage – which included Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa – to raise their hands if they supported Hochul, Mamdani kept his down. “It’s a decision that should be made af

Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, a self-identified socialist, is suddenly offering glowing words for Governor Kathy Hochul despite previously branding her a failure. The shift has sparked criticism that Mamdani’s newfound praise is less about conviction and more about politics. This week, the Queens assemblyman praised Hochul’s record on affordability, a position far removed from his blistering remarks just two years earlier. “I think Governor Hochul has been successful i

Governor Kathy Hochul is doubling down on her defense of Zohran Mamdani amid threats from President Donald Trump to strip federal funding if Mamdani – a self-described democratic socialist – becomes New York City’s next mayor. But insiders say her shifting stance and past critiques of Mamdani reveal deeper political unease. Tuesday, speaking alongside Mamdani in Queens, Hochul pledged to “fight like hell” to prevent funding cuts to the state. She warned that punishing New Yor

New York’s driver’s license policies are once again under fire after the arrest of an immigrant truck driver whose state-issued CDL listed “No Name Given” in place of a first name. The controversy erupted when Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that Anmol, an Indian national detained in a federal raid, carried the unusual New York credential. Stitt wasted no time blasting Albany. “If New York wants to hand out CDLs to illegal immigrants with ‘No Name Given,’ that’s on th