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Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin is narrowing the gap between his Democratic opponent, incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the race to be New York’s next governor. Hochul now leads Zeldin by just four points, 50 to 46 percent, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters.  Earlier Report: New Polls Show Race Tightening Between Hochul, Zeldin As Debate Day Approaches While Hochul enjoys a comfortable lead in New York City, 59 to 37 percent, the race is much tighter in the suburbs, with Zeldin receiving 50 percent and Hochul receiving 49 percent, the poll found. Among their parties…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Here's How Hochul Stands Against Primary Field, Brand-New Poll Reveals Here's How Hochul Stands Against Primary Field, Brand-New Poll Reveals
Here's How Hochul Stands Against Primary Field, Brand-New Poll Reveals With the Democratic primary rapidly approaching, incumbent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to be the runaway favorite, according to a newly released poll. Five months out of the primary, Hochul has taken a commanding lead of more than 30 points over her closest Democratic candidates in a field that has seen some high-profile names drop out in recent weeks. Earlier story - Letitia James Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Will Seek Reelection As NY AG According to a brand new Siena College poll, Hochul is enjoying the support of 46 percent of Democrats, compared to just 12 percent for former…

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by Zak Failla
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State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run
State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run Another domino has fallen in the wake of New York Attorney General Letitia James dropping her 2022 gubernatorial run. On Thursday, Dec. 9, James - considered a top candidate to supplant incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul - announced that she was dropping her bid to run for governor, instead opting to run for another term as New York’s AG. Original story - Letitia James Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Will Seek Reelection As NY AG Hours later, Sen. Shelly Mayer, who previously announced she was planning to run for Attorney General to replace James, said that she too would be foregoing that run …

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by Zak Failla
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New Website Created By Political Foe To 'Dig Up Dirt' On Gov. Cuomo New Website Created By Political Foe To 'Dig Up Dirt' On Gov. Cuomo
New Website Created By Political Foe To 'Dig Up Dirt' On Gov. Cuomo Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has created a political website for whistleblowers to provide tips on suspected crimes committed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration. Molinaro, a Republican running for governor on Nov. 6, said he created CuomoLeaks.com after “countless calls, often in whispered tones” alleging wrongdoing by top Cuomo aides and appointees. “For months, my campaign has been receiving information from courageous state employees seeking to expose corruption and frustrated by the refusal of New York State law enforcement figures to act on what they view as clear illegal…

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by Jon Craig
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Too Close To Call? New Poll Finds GOP's Molinaro Closing In On Cuomo Too Close To Call? New Poll Finds GOP's Molinaro Closing In On Cuomo
Too Close To Call? New Poll Finds GOP's Molinaro Closing In On Cuomo In the absence of independent public polling, historically conducted during this period, the Reform Party commissioned an independent IVR poll, on Aug. 29 and 30, of 2783 likely general election voters to survey their views on the upcoming New York governor's race and other key issues. According to the poll, two-term Gov. Andrew Cuomo's lead has fallen to just three-percentage points over his Republican and Reform party opponent Marc Molinaro, who is Dutchess County Executive. Cuomo lives in New Castle, Westchester County.  Democrat Cuomo's current polling lead is just 46-43 percent over R…

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump
Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump During a news conference, on her first trip to Albany since announcing her gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, actress Cynthia Nixon repeatedly called her Democratic primary opponent "a bully." "We've all seen it -- Andrew The Bully. He bullies other elected officials, he bullies anyone who criticizes him," Nixon said at the Hilton Albany and on Twitter.  "It reminds me of the behavior we see from Donald Trump every day. My experience has taught me that there's only one way to deal with a bully. You have to stand up to him. You have to send a loud, clea…

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by Jon Craig