Hochul, Blakeman campaign in NYC during last weekend of early voting

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman were pounding the pavement in NYC on Saturday for the final weekend of early voting.

• Oct 31

Hochul, Blakeman make final arguments before last days of Early Voting

With Early Voting ending on Sunday, the candidates for New York governor started making their final arguments Friday.

• Oct 30

Nicki Minaj attacks Gov. Hochul, calls her an "evil woman"

It's not every day that a hip-hop feud heats up a political contest, but that was the hot topic in the New York governor's race on Thursday as residents were flocking to the polls to cast their ballots.

• Oct 29

Experts provide keys to victory in Lawler-Conley N.Y.-17 race

Driving high early voting turnout in the northern suburbs is the toss-up 17th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley​.

• Oct 29

Mamdani backing New York DSA candidates in midterm elections

Darializa Avila Chevalier is running in New York's 13th District. Claire Valdez is running in New York's 7th District. They're both members of Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA.

• Oct 29

New polls show Hochul with lead over Blakeman in N.Y. governor's race

Two new polls show Gov. Kathy Hochul holding a double-digit lead over her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman​.

• Oct 28

Hochul, Blakeman campaign with 1 week left before Election Day

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman were out campaigning Tuesday, exactly one week from Election Day.

• Oct 28

Democrat Rebecca Bennett, Republican Tom Kean Jr. vie for NJ-7 seat

Democrats are betting on New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District​ to flip the House in the Midterms as the Republican incumbent bids for reelection.

• Oct 26

Bruce Blakeman criticizes NYC's newly passed horse carriage ban

Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani while discussing New York City's newly passed horse carriage ban.

• Oct 25

Nearly 90,000 voters cast ballots as early voting begins in NYC

Early in-person voting is officially underway in New York. Nearly 90,000 voters cast ballots across the five boroughs Saturday, according to the New York City Board of Elections. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.

• Oct 24

Hochul, Blakeman focus on affordability in campaign stops across NYC

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman campaigned on opposite sides of New York City on Friday, speaking with voters about affordability, taxes and public safety as the race for governor enters its final stretch.

• Oct 24

Hochul campaigns with Mamdani as governor's race enters final stretch

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a restaurant in Greenpoint and is scheduled to appear with him again Sunday as early voting gets underway this weekend.

• Oct 23

New technology will greet voters on Long Island

Early voting begins Saturday in New York. Some residents will encounter new technology and larger ballots with more decisions to make.

• Oct 23

Republican Mike Lawler, Democrat Cait Conley face off in NY-17 election

The hotly contested House seat for New York's 17th Congressional District is up for grabs in the 2026 midterm elections.

• Oct 23

How and when to vote early in N.Y. and N.J. for the 2026 general election

Polling sites will be open around New York City starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

• Oct 23

Voices of the voters in the 2026 New York governor's race

With Election Day around the corner, CBS News New York brought together a cross-section of New Yorkers to hear their thoughts on issues that are top of mind for them.

• Oct 23

Voices of the Voters: What some New Yorkers think of political alliances

How the public views Bruce Blakeman's support for President Trump, or Kathy's Hochul's working relationship with Zohran Mamdani is bound to influence how the election goes on Nov. 3. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore talks to voters.

• Oct 22

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman clash over high energy costs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman butted heads on the campaign trail Tuesday over energy policy and the increasingly high cost of utility bills.

• Oct 22

Voices of the Voters tackles immigration and safety

CBS News New York's Jessica Moore talks to voters about ICE arrests and if New York government officials will cooperate with the crackdown.

• Oct 21

Lack of debates in N.Y.-01 race on L.I. exposes new political reality

There appears to be a disturbing trend in both local and national politics. Analysts say candidates no longer want to debate​, perhaps because they are afraid of getting caught in "gotcha" moments.

• Oct 20

Voters talk New York state affordability with CBS News New York

We brought together six New York voters, including students, veterans, parents and professionals, to speak on the issues that matter most. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.

• Oct 20

Gov. Hochul continues to not respond to challenger Blakeman's attacks

With the election just about two weeks away, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is continuing her strategy of not directly engaging with opponent Bruce Blakeman.

• Oct 19

Rep. Mike Lawler says he's focused on everyday cost of living

Rep. Mike Lawler is trying to hold onto his seat representing New York's 17th congressional district in what may be one of the most competitive races for Congress in the country.

• Oct 17

AOC's $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed sparks speculation

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sparked speculation about her political future after contributing $1 million to progressive Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed​.

• Oct 16

Affordability on New Yorkers' minds ahead of midterm elections

Many New Yorkers say affordability will be the number one issue on their minds when they head to the polls in a few weeks.

• Oct 15

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