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New York’s Public Campaign Finance Board disqualified Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman from receiving public matching funds for his gubernatorial bid against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a potential major blow to his 2026 campaign as Albany debates funding rules.
Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 47-34 in Siena’s March poll, a smaller margin than February’s 51-31; Hochul’s favorability (45-42) and job approval (52-40) are largely unchanged, while Blakeman remains largely unknown (64% have not heard of him). The survey also shows bipartisan support for two-year legislative terms, easier access to pepper spray, a majority supporting congressional approval to wage war and voting-ID requirements, and steady presidential ratings with Letitia James winning broad, though not overwhelming, re-election support.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing a wide-ranging affordability agenda—reforming car insurance, easing housing construction, and curbing the climate law’s cost—to lower future utility bills, even as she clashes with Albany’s left and NYC Mayor Mamdani over taxes. While Sen. Bernie Sanders pressures Hochul to back higher taxes, the governor argues a consumer-friendly, no-tax-hike approach will win votes and provide relief, helping drive a national-left split on affordability. The plan has in part delayed the state budget as Hochul leverages the issue to bolster her reelection bid, with lawmakers and critics weighing the best path to relieve pockets and shore up support for down-ballot Democrats.
Hundreds protested at the New York State Capitol urging Gov. Hochul to preserve the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, arguing it would lower energy bills over time, while Hochul cites rising costs and economic headwinds that could delay action until 2030; state police say 18 people were arrested for trespass.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called high-net-worth residents who remain in the state to support social programs “patriotic,” a contrast to past calls for wealthier NY voters to relocate to low-tax states. The article surveys blue-state efforts to curb wealth flight amid reports of residents moving to Florida and other tax havens, and outlines how states use multi-factor residency tests—like the quirky “Near and Dear” teddy-bear criterion—to determine domicile. It notes the outsized role of the top 1% in NY taxes and references historical residency audits, framing wealth retention and exit-tax debates as a nationwide tax-policy battleground.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes changes to New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act that would soften near-term reductions by reworking emissions calculations (including a longer 100-year horizon and removal of upstream emissions), delaying rulemaking to 2030 while keeping the 2030 reduction target, and aligning accounting with other states; the plan aims to reduce costs and preserve affordability but has drawn criticism from environmentalists and some lawmakers who warn it could slow decarbonization, with funding for climate programs and potential interim targets as part of the package.
North Country Assemblyman Scott Gray denounces North Star Health Alliance’s restructuring plan as absurd and urges state action as the system faces layoffs and care disruptions during Chapter 11. Wintergreen would be paid about $240,000 monthly, raising concerns about the use of operating funds. Gov. Hochul says discussions on receivership are underway but provides few specifics, while Gray calls for immediate worker protections and patient-care measures, suggesting options like repairing the CT scanner, deploying a portable CT unit, and bolstering emergency services to stabilize access in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties during bankruptcy proceedings.
New York's Legislature proposes a mix of tax increases—on high earners, large corporations, and select business taxes—to raise billions for New York City as budget negotiations with Gov. Hochul unfold.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving to weaken the 2019 climate law amid rising energy costs, signaling a major budget-driven rollback of ambitious decarbonization targets while arguing it’s needed to protect ratepayers; the plan has business and labor backing but faces opposition from environmentalists, as Albany gears up for a tight budget debate with an April deadline that could reshape the state’s climate and energy policy.
The Trump administration released the remaining funds owed to the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey, plus extra reimbursements, following a federal judge’s order to resume funding. The disbursement brings total Gateway payments to about $235 million across three installments, with construction set to resume next week for the roughly $16 billion project. New York Gov. Hochul and Senate Democratic leaders hailed the move as a win for commuters and workers, while former President Trump had previously claimed the project was terminated; an appeal to the 2nd Circuit is expected. The White House and DOT did not immediately comment.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveils a $127 billion preliminary budget and floats raising city property taxes to cover a roughly $5.4 billion shortfall, a tactic aimed at pressuring Gov. Hochul to back higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations. The plan would draw on reserves and requires City Council support, while Hochul has shown limited appetite for property-tax increases; Albany approval would be needed for other wealth-based taxes.
New York State will provide New York City with $1.5 billion over two fiscal years to help address ongoing financial challenges and stabilize city services, with $1 billion in FY2026 and $510 million in FY2027. Of the total, $510 million will be recurring to cover costs previously shifted from the state to the city, including about $300 million for youth programming, $150 million from restored sales tax revenue, and $60 million for public health programs; the remaining $500 million will fund shared priorities to be determined through future state-city discussions. Governor Hochul says the investment strengthens both the state and the city, while Mayor Mamdani frames it as collaborative leadership to protect working New Yorkers. City officials have reduced the projected budget gap to about $7 billion using reserves and savings, with universal childcare commitments noted as part of prior efforts.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unlikely to attend the Feb. 25 State Capitol rally urging higher taxes on the wealthy, opting to maintain a strong relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul as he pushes to close a roughly $7 billion budget gap.
On the eve of New York’s Democratic state convention, Gov. Kathy Hochul is poised to win the party’s nomination as the full state congressional delegation—including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Tom Suozzi—endorses her, signaling unified support as Hochul’s running-mate Adrienne Adams is a running-mate topic and Hochul appears with Adams.
Brooklyn's largest county Democratic committee rescinded its endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul after she selected Adrienne Adams as her running mate, with Brooklyn leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn criticizing the move as a lack of consultation. The surprise pick could complicate Hochul’s reelection bid amid a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and some Brooklyn leaders expressed opposition to Adams while others defended the all-women ticket.