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Mamdani-backed Democrat Claire Valdez wins New York House seat

New York Assembly member Claire Valdez (D) is projected to win the state’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.  The victory comes with little surprise, as Valdez consistently polled decisively ahead of her Republican challenger Melvin Rivera after winning the Democratic primary in June. She will replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D), who has held the seat in…

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PIX11

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New York reports its first measles death in 30 years

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A child has died in Lewis County after contracting measles, marking the first measles-related death in 30 years, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. Hochul released a statement that reads in part: “I am heartbroken to learn that a child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles… “In New York, […]

Lewis County, NY · 7d

New York Post

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MTA saw record-high ridership over Halloween, marathon weekend in NYC — but straphangers have complaints

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority saw a record-breaking surge of riders over Halloween and New York City Marathon weekend — but many fed-up straphangers complained of dangerously crowded platforms and lengthy delays. Some 3.14 million riders took the subway Sunday, marking an all-time ridership high for the first day of the week and shattering last year’s record by 11%, Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced Monday. Similarly, the day before, on Halloween, straphangers smashed the previous post-pandemic Saturday record with 3.59 million riders, marking the most on a single Saturday since 2016. Roughly 3.59 million straphangers rode the subway on Halloween Saturday. Zuma / SplashNews.com Even before the Big Apple’s mammoth weekend, the subway carried a whopping 4.72 million passengers on a record-shattering Thursday, marking the highest single-day ridership since the pandemic with a 9.7% increase in ridership compared to the same day last year. “From the streets to the subways, New Yorkers were on the move this weekend in record numbers,” Hochul said in a press release. MTA bus-fare retreat could doom all NYC public transit “The subway is the lifeblood of our city and from Halloween to the marathon, the major events that make New York special simply

New York, NY · 7d

Gothamist

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NY opens HEAP applications to help pay for heating costs

The benefit increased this year due to rising oil and kerosene prices. [ more › ]

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The Hill

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Appeals court rules for Mamdani on pied-à-terre tax, reversing lower court

An appeals court ruled in favor of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) pied-à-terre tax, which would place an annual surcharge on certain second homes. This reverses a lower court decision that found Mamdani’s Finance Department violated the plaintiffs’ due process rights through its method of determining who would pay the tax on second…

New York, NY · 6d

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Mamdani allies Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander win New York congressional elections

New York, New York - Several allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their congressional midterm elections on Tuesday. In New York's seventh congressional district, Democratic Socialists of America member Claire Valdez defeated Republican Melvin Rivera to win her first term in Congress. Fellow DSA member Darializa Avila Chevalier won in the 13th congressional district, taking a sizable lead over Republican Jomo M. Williams. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. DC, I'll see you in January," Avila Chevalier posted on X after the win. Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander easily be...

New York · 6d

New York Post

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Hochul’s campaign, website omits very key detail — and critics say it’s no accident

Four more years — of something something. Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul has conspicuously avoided outlining a detailed agenda for what she wants to accomplish over the next four years if she’s reelected. Her campaign website lists her “accomplishments” or record during her first full four-year term, but it lists no policy agenda or vision for the next four. There are no specific policy proposals regarding taxes and spending, economic development, public safety, education or welfare programs. Incumbent Kathy Hochul is dodging questions on taxes as she runs for re-election without a detailed second-term policy agenda. Now, she’s even dodging questions on whether or not she supports tax hikes as she tries to walk a tightrope, trying to appeal to moderates while holding out the fiery liberal wing of the party. Democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains popular, backed by a group of largely younger voters who lean left and are energized around an anti-capitalist message of taxing the rich. Hochul has allied with Mamdani, trying to harness the enthusiasm of his supporters despite signs they haven’t eased up on their tax crusade even after the governor handed Hizzoner a new pied-a-terre tax on luxury second homes in the five boroughs.

New York · 8d

News 12

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Mayor Mamdani highlights SNAP resources in Williamsburg, urges New Yorkers to reapply for benefits

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New York Post

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Here are 8 NYS lawmaker races to watch

Empire State voters heading to the polls on Tuesday will get the chance to pick their representatives in the New York State Legislature for the next two-year term — with several races to watch in the city and beyond. Every seat in the state Senate and Assembly are up for grabs this year, but in firmly blue New York State there’s no danger for the Democratic Party that either chamber of the legislature will fall out of its control. Still, there are races of interest across the state as voters cast ballots in all 63 Senate districts and 150 Assembly districts, including in southern Brooklyn which has trended red in a sea of blue in recent years. New Yorkers are voting on every seat in the state’s Senate and Assembly today. Albany Times Union via Getty Images Here are eight races to watch: Senate District 17 Brooklyn (Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Bath Beach) Republican incumbent Steve Chan, a retired cop, is facing off against Democrat Larry He in the heavily Asian district that has trended red in 2022 and 2024 with Republicans Lee Zeldin and President Trump easily carrying the district in the race for governor and the White House,

New York · 7d

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Early flu season has arrived

MID-HUDSON – Local and state health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza and other respiratory viruses as illness rates across the region have quadrupled compared with the same time last year. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has called the flu “prevalent” in the Empire...

Putnam County, NY · 7d

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Mamdani Demands ICE Stop Using City Parking Lots, Threatens Legal Action

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday demanded that federal immigration agents stop using New York City-owned parking lots to stage enforcement operations, warning […] The post Mamdani Demands ICE Stop Using City Parking Lots, Threatens Legal Action appeared first on NEPYORK .

New York, NY · 8d

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Democrats see an advantage in New York’s early voting surge

New Yorkers turned out in unexpectedly high numbers across the state during the nine-day early voting period that concluded Sunday, and Democrats believe the high turnout reflects voter enthusiasm that will work to their advantage. “We’re feeling very confident where those votes will go,” Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters last...

New York · 8d

News 12

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State holds annual holiday toy, coat and school supply drive

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Joint Statement From New York State Department of Health and Lewis County Public Health on Pediatric Measles-Associated Death in Lewis County

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 2, 2026) – Based on information currently available, the New York State Department of Health and Lewis County Public Health issued the following joint statement on the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than 30 years:. “We are deeply saddened by the...

Lewis County, NY · 8d

PIX11

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Final day before midterms: Races being closely watched

TARRYTOWN, NY (PIX11) — The stakes are high Monday, with the midterm election just one day away. The future of New York’s governor’s office is on the line, along with control of Congress as key races play out on both sides of the Hudson. One of the contests being watched closely is in New York’s […]

New York · 8d

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NY opens HEAP applications to help pay for heating costs

The state has opened applications for the regular Home Energy Assistance Program, which can help provide up to $1,086 to low- and middle-income households for help with heating costs. The benefits can pay for fuel, or for heating and cooling equipment. Specific benefit amounts can vary based on factors including...

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New York Post

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Blakeman joins Queens Dem in accusing Hochul of going ‘wok’ with NYS gas stove ban

Hochul’s getting fried for going wok! Republican gubernatorial Bruce Blakeman joined a Queens Democrat who is blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul for her gas stove ban — saying it’ll take a bite out of Asian culture. City Councilman Phil Wong (D-Queens), who was born in Hong Kong, said he’d vote for the candidate “who is going to let me keep my wok” at a Saturday event hosted by the Juniper Civic Association that Blakeman also attended. Bruce Blakeman fried Gov. Kathy Hochul over her controversial gas stove ban. Bruce Blakeman / Instagram “If you move into a new building, you’re out of luck. No wok for you,” Wong said. “There’s not a single Asian family who said they can cook [stir-fry in a wok] with an electric stove top.” The gas ban — aimed at reducing carbon emissions — applies to new buildings up to seven stories tall this year, and taller buildings by 2029. The edict is on hold due to pending litigation. Blakeman and GOP cross NYS in 8-city tour with hours to go until midterm election The law exempts restaurants from the green prohibition, so wok stir-fry cooking on gas stoves will continue in Chinese eateries. Blakeman posted

New York · 9d

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Policy Pro: The NY election cheat sheet for real estate

Election Day could have major implications for New York real estate. Beyond the governor’s race, far-left and progressive candidates are making bids for the State Legislature — and one City Council seat — with platforms that seek to reshape housing development, rent regulation and tenant protections across the state.

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New York Post

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Hochul stumps with Mamdani and AOC during Buffalo Bills NYC watch party ahead of election

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stumped with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Buffalo Bills watch party in Queens Sunday during the last weekend of her campaign, saying the divisive pols “want to be with me.” Hochul was all smiles as she campaigned with the two progressives at Murphy’s Sports Bar in Astoria, and insisted the support of the two controversial lefty figures wouldn’t turn off moderate voters ahead of Tuesday’s gubernatorial election. Gov. Kathy Hochul was all smiles as she campaigned with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Murphy’s Sports Bar in Astoria on Sunday. Stephen Yang for NY Post “They want to support me and I’m grateful to have such a broad base of individuals with different perspectives who are joining our coalition to make sure Democrats win big,” Hochul told reporters. The pair of Democratic socialists kept mum as they left the bar 20 minutes ahead of the incumbent governor, with exiting patrons describing the establishment as half empty in the pols’ presence. Blakeman and GOP cross NYS in 8-city tour with hours to go until midterm election “This is the place we come for the games, but this… no,” customer Jose

New York · 9d

The City Reporter

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High Stakes and High Costs: NY Voters Hit the Polls as Hochul Faces Blakeman

New York City voters head to the polls Tuesday after a surge in early voting, capping a high-stakes campaign where affordability was one of the defining issues.  More than 690,000 voters had cast their ballots in New York City since early voting opened Oct. 24, up from more than 432,000 in the 2022 governor’s race. […] The post High Stakes and High Costs: NY Voters Hit the Polls as Hochul Faces Blakeman appeared first on The City Reporter .

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