New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is leading in a field of potential Democratic challengers for the state’s gubernatorial race, ...

He promised law and order. Instead, his scandal-ridden mayoralty became a symbol — and engine — of the city’s chaos.

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Longer hours at 10 downstate offices, including two on Long Island, are being held in advance of the May 7 deadline.

Schumer's reported support suggests that enough Senate Democrats will join Republicans to move the House-passed bill forward.

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Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.

Now it goes to the Senate, where the state’s senior senator is keeping her stance on the House GOP spending bill close to her ...