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Hochul Holds Strong Lead in Hypothetical 2026 Primary, But Faces Affordability Concerns: Poll
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul remains the clear frontrunner in a hypothetical 2026 Democratic primary, a new Siena College poll shows.
Hochul leads potential Democratic challengers Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres by more than 30 points, the poll–released Monday, March 10–showed.
Forty-six percent of Democrats prefer Hochul, compared to 11% for Delgado and 10% for Torres, according to pollsters.
However, despite her commanding lead in a primary, the governor’s overall approval numbers remain mixed: Forty percent hold a favorable view, compared to 50% with an unfavorable view, …
Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Federal authorities released the indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday, Sept. 26, laying out their case for corruption, bribery, and misuse of public funds, reports said.
Federal investigators have charged the 64-year-old Democrat with five counts, including conspiracy to receive illegal foreign campaign contributions, wire fraud, and bribery, said Damian Williams, the US. attorney for the Southern District of New York in a news conference.
Click here to read the complete indictment from the SDNY.
Here is what those allegations are as summari…