Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.

Only 37% of New York voters polled by Siena last week said they want to reelect Hochul, with a whopping 50% saying they want someone else.

Governor Hochul allocates over $23 million to the NextGen Buildings Innovation Challenges to support 24 clean energy projects in New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul supports new legislation in New York allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with dignity.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman launches his run for New York governor and faces a GOP primary battle with U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York announces a $40 million funding plan to boost worker training for the state's growing advanced nuclear energy sector, as part of NYPA's commitment to produce one gigawatt of nuclear power.

Mr. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, faces a bitter Republican primary with Representative Elise Stefanik. The winner will likely face Gov. Kathy Hochul in the fall.

Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, will take on Representative Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor.

Bernadette Breslin, a spokesperson for Elise Stefanik's campaign, called Blakeman "an early Christmas present" for Hochul and said Blakeman is getting in the way of "Republican

Blakeman says he will run on affordability and public safety — the same issues that drove his successful reelection bid.

Republican Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor of New York Tuesday. He will face Elise Stefanik in the primary.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweepstakes casino ban into law on December 5, 2025. The Empire State has become the sixth state to ban sweeps casinos this year.