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Politics Unusual: Governors debate discussion, ballet props
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with politics strategists to discuss the recent New York gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with the executive director of Citizens Union about the five ballot propositions.
Political insiders break down N.Y. gubernatorial debate
Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.
Mamdani puts out ad supporting Hochul reelection bid
The ad also criticized Blakeman for his opposition to universal childcare.
'He's a bad apple': Mamdani goes after Blakeman in political ad supporting Hochul
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has posted a political ad going after Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman in support of Gov. Hochul.
Hochul, Blakeman talk debate performance after clash on Spectrum News
Just hours earlier on Tuesday evening, Hochul was in a fierce debate on Spectrum News with her Republican challenger.
Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he didn't watch Tuesday's governor debate between Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Hochul and Blakeman trade barbs in only governor debate
The candidates clashed over immigration enforcement, utility costs, crime and more.
Full Debate: Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar off in gubernatorial debate
Watch the full debate here.
Hochul, Blakeman hit Columbus Day Parade before debate
Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the parade.
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York governor\'s race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and poste...
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
In New York Governor's Race, a Republican Rallies With Trump and Leans Into His Political Playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable. And on Friday night, he'll ...
President Trump to visit Syracuse Friday for midterm rally
President Donald Trump is set to visit Syracuse on Friday alongside Republican candidate for New York governor Bruce Blakeman.
Hochul, Blakeman campaign in Erie County as governor’s race enters final month
With less than a month until Election Day, the race for New York governor ran through Western New York Monday.
Hochul and Blakeman spar over Trump influence
The upcoming visit brings up a tough question for Republican candidates in New York and elsewhere.
Politics Unusual: Governor's race, NY consent laws
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman about his campaign for the governor's office. Also, a conversation with NYS Assemblymember Catalina Cruz about New York's consent laws.
President Trump to campaign with Blakeman in race for New York governor
This will be the first time Trump has visited Syracuse while in office. He last came to the Salt City during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Dems: Blakeman Should Not Get Matching Funds - Long Island Life & Politics
By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee has accused Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman of illegally trying to obtain matching funds with money he raised outside the state of [...]
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Mamdani plans to campaign with Hochul ahead of Election Day
Hochul is facing Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.
N.Y. governor candidates stake out AI stances
Absent standard federal AI regulations, states like New York are trying to take the lead.
Interpreting Wednesday’s dual polls in the race for N.Y. governor
Two major polls released Wednesday offered sharply different pictures of the race for New York governor.
Blakeman pitches himself as Republican Democrats can back
Blakeman received an endorsement from former Council Member Bob Holden.
Hochul leads Blakeman in polls, gets boost from Mamdani
If Election Day were today, Hochul would win another four-year term, according to the new polls.
Hochul leads Blakeman in polls, gets boost from Mamdani
If Election Day were today, Hochul would win another four-year term, according to the new polls.
GOP challenger gets within single digits of blue-state gov despite Dem's massive advantage
Bruce Blakeman trails Kathy Hochul by just 9 points in a new Siena poll, closing the gap in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.
Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman sees little change among likely voters
Likely voters also voiced their opposition to renaming Lake Ontario and large data centers being built near them.
Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman sees little change among likely voters
Likely voters also voiced their opposition to renaming Lake Ontario and large data centers being built near them.
Blakeman wants to end HALT through governor's leverage
It's conventional wisdom that he would face a Democrat led legislature if elected.
GOP's Bruce Blakeman admits it's 'surreal' his ex married Paul McCartney — as he reveals one thing he and ex-Beatle don't talk about
Energy rebate checks fuel debates over politics and policy
Republican candidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the checks “peanuts” this week.
Energy rebate checks fuel debates over politics and policy
Republican candidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called the checks “peanuts” this week.
Recapping a tense week in the race for N.Y. governor
Bruce Blakeman criticized Kathy Hochul for wearing a hijab during a recent visit to an Islamic community center, and Hochul fired back.
Blakeman says Lake America is 'fun' as other NY pols push back
Republican Western New York state Sen. George Borrello told Spectrum News 1 it’s a distraction from actually addressing trade issues with Canada.
Hochul, Blakeman turn up the heat on campaign trail this week
The rivals traded barbs over Penn Station and ICE.
National issues continue to dominate race for N.Y. governor
Both candidates had opportunities to make their points this week.
Trump rallies with GOP candidate for N.Y. governor on Long Island
"He's a friend of mine for a long time, a great political leader, a great politician," the president said of Bruce Blakeman.
Trump visiting Long Island to boost Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial run with speech on crime
Trump is also hoping to bolster GOP chances of holding onto the House of Representatives in the fall midterm elections, although analysts say he could weigh down candidates in suburbs where he is deeply unpopular.
Siena poll: Hochul leads GOP challenger Blakeman by 10 points
Gov. Kathy Hochul's advantage has now been cut in half, according to likely voters surveyed.
Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows as voters weigh issues
Likely voters were also asked about statewide races for attorney general and state comptroller.
Hochul, Blakeman campaign in NYC with less than 3 months until Election Day
Hochul spent time on the Lower East Side promoting a food benefits program for kids, and Blakeman was in Flushing, Queens, with business leaders.
Dems move to stop Blakeman’s AI depictions; he claims they’re trying to cheat
New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs filed a complaint with the state Board of Elections alleging the Blakeman campaign is violating state law.
Bruce Blakeman faces backlash for AI political ads in race for NY governor; Hochul calls it 'lying'
Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County executive, says the AI-generated ads are humorous, but a spokesman for Kathy Hochul's campaign calls it "straight up lying."
Strategists weigh the issues shaping N.Y. governor's race
Both Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are trying to persuade voters they have the better answer to what appears to be the big issue of 2026: New York’s high cost of living.
Blakeman vows to end Hochul's 'crazy' data center moratorium
Gov. Kathy Hochul's Republican rival for reelection vowed to rescind her one-year moratorium on new large data centers.
Gubernatorial candidate defends use of AI in politics
The race for governor is heating up, with less than four months until Election Day.
Mamdani's suited pool plunge overshadowed by political clash with GOP gubernatorial candidate
Video shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumping into an East Harlem pool in a suit, but the event turned into a clash with Bruce Blakeman over remarks about a Dem congressional candidate.
Blakeman slams Lander in TV interview over Israel stance
On Thursday, the Republican doubled down in a statement to NY1.
Hochul defends fracking ban as Blakeman presses for it to be overturned
The process has long been criticized by environmental activists who argue it poses risks to public health.
'Affordability politics' are dominating NY's gubernatorial race. How are Blakeman and Hochul approaching it?
Both candidates are providing different fixes to the issue.
Blakeman meets Trump at White House, calls him 'supportive' of campaign
Blakeman is embracing his relationship with Trump.
Blakeman meets Trump at White House, calls him 'supportive' of campaign
Blakeman is embracing his relationship with Trump.
Blakeman to meet with Trump to discuss his campaign for governor
He declined to go into detail about whether he planned to ask Trump for help to fundraise for his underdog campaign.
Bruce Blakeman's attorneys make case for campaign matching funds in court
Blakeman sued the state Public Campaign Finance Board last month for denying his campaign millions of dollars of public matching funds over a technicality concerning the filing of paperwork.
Blakeman may meet matching funds criteria, review finds
An exclusive look at Blakeman’s fundraising data shows that if he wins his court battle, his campaign would likely qualify for public money.
Exclusive | Bruce Blakeman blasts Hochul, Mamdani over pied-à-terre tax proposal: 'Losing businesses and jobs each and every day'
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is currently running for governor, blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax proposal in an interview with The Post.
GOP gubernatorial Bruce Blakeman promises tax relief for restaurants, small businesses as he blasts 'Hochul Special' tax crisis
N.Y. GOP bill responds to board denying Bruce Blakeman public campaign funds
Lawmakers say the board added a joint filing requirement but never notified the candidates of the change.
Bruce Blakeman sues state board over denying him public campaign matching funds
The state Public Campaign Finance Board recently voted 4-3 on a resolution that disqualifies Blakeman from the program over a technicality.
Bruce Blakeman denied public campaign matching funds in race for N.Y. governor
The state Public Campaign Finance Board on Tuesday voted 4-3 on a resolution that disqualifies Blakeman from the program over a technicality.
Poll: Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor narrows to 13 points
On the national front, a clear majority of New Yorkers support voters having to show proof of citizenship when registering and photo ID when they vote.
Blakeman accuses Hochul of planning to raise taxes
Although he’s running for governor, Blakeman made his pitch to New Yorkers outside the mayor’s office Monday.
Bruce Blakeman accepts Conservative Party's nomination for N.Y. governor
Blakeman also received the Republican nomination after the state GOP convention last week.
Fulton County sheriff says he will not run for lieutenant governor
Richard Giardino will not be joining Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on the Republican gubernatorial ticket.
Poll: Hochul hits new favorability rating high, keeps lead over Blakeman
New Yorkers don’t like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the poll found, with only 28% supporting it and 67% opposed to it.
Immigration debate to shape N.Y. gubernatorial battle
Blakeman spoke with reporters Wednesday in Albany.
Blakeman touts ties to Trump as he prepares to challenge Hochul in 2026
Republicans in New York will officially nominate a candidate in February.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race after Elise Stefanik drops bid
Blakeman became Stefanik's first notable challenger after entering the primary earlier this month.
Trump endorses Blakeman in race for N.Y. governor
Elise Stefanik’s exit leaves Blakeman as the sole Republican left in the race.
Blakeman stakes out positions after Stefanik exits governor's race
It was his first address since Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out of the race for governor of New York.
Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection to House
Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the primary against Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race.
On Politics: Republicans are giving Kathy Hochul a re-election gift
It was already going to be hard for Elise Stefanik, the Republican congresswoman, to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.Now she’ll have to contend with Bruce Blakeman, who recently announced his plans to run for governor and will, at the minimum, make life more difficult for her in the Republican primary. Stefanik has come out swinging against the Nassau County executive, attacking him as a perennial candidate who is too liberal for Republican primary voters.Stefanik should win. A large chunk of the GOP primary vote is concentrated north of the New York City suburbs, where she is strongest. She has the support of the state party chair, Ed Cox, and a wide array of politicians and local organizations. She is a loyal ally of Donald Trump and a frequent presence on cable TV.
Sources: Trump told Blakeman victory unlikely in race against Stefanik
Blakeman told Spectrum News he feels he is the best man for the job.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary
Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman launches bid for New York governor
Sources said Monday that Blakeman was considering a run.
Sources: Bruce Blakeman to announce run for N.Y. governor
Blakeman’s expected entry follows weeks of travel across the state as he was mulling a run. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo)