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The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

Huge Home Depot theft ring operating across multiple states is finally busted in New York City

On a given day, the alleged thieves would steal about $1,800 to nearly $35,000 worth of goods, according to authorities

The Independent UK

Elise Stefanik gets a new Republican challenger in NY governor race and Trump has already weighed in

As a county executive, he pushed through a policy that bans transgender athletes from using county sports facilities

The Independent UK

Days after their Oval Office love-in Mamdani confirms he does think Trump is a fascist – but insists they can work together

Trump told Mamdani, ‘that’s OK, you can just say it’ after a reporter questioned mayor-elect whether he thought the president was an authoritarian

The Independent UK

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Trump Backs Off National Guard Deployment in NYC After Mamdani Oval Office Meet

The de-escalation comes as Governor Kathy Hochul coordinates a 'war room' strategy to resist federal intervention in the city's policing.

International Business Times UK

'No Contract, No Coffee!': Mamdani Joins Starbucks Boycott as Workers Launch Explosive Nationwide Strike

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his followers to join in the boycott of the coffee giant.

International Business Times UK

Zohran Mamdani: Can the toast of New York actually run the city – and stay out of Donald Trump's crosshairs?

Zohran Mamdani roared to victory as NYC mayor — as he battles the US president, London could be the big winner, writes Sarah Baxter in New York

Evening Standard

Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down On NYC Affordability Push: Mayor-Elect Says He Has Hard Time Understanding Why People Think It's 'Complicated'

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is signaling confidence in his administration's ability to deliver on its affordability agenda, backed by a strong endorsement from his incoming first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan.

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Ex-NY governors' aide set for trial on charges she sold influence to China, got kickbacks for masks

A former aide to two New York governors is set to go on trial on charges she sold her influence to the Chinese government and illegally profited from the state’s bulk purchase of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’

The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’

The Guardian - US

States Asked To 'Immediately Undo' SNAP Payments: What Next?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefit recipients are facing fresh confusion after the U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered states to "immediately undo" steps they took to send out full food assistance benefits, following a string of competing court orders tied to the federal shutdown.

Benzinga

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Pushes Back On Zohran Mamdani's Free Bus Plan, Citing Budget Constraints: 'Cannot Set Forth A Plan...'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed reservations about a major proposal to make city buses free, citing financial constraints.

Benzinga

Quick Facts about Elsie Stefanik: Is She Married, Ethnicity, Net Worth, and Run for NY Governor

The U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district just announced her run for New York Governor.

International Business Times UK

Stefanik's playbook in N.Y. governor's race: Tie Hochul to Mamdani

Stefanik's gambit pulls back the curtain on a big part of Republicans' emerging 2026 strategy.

Axios

Democrats crow as Elise Stefanik’s NY governor campaign launch hits glitches — in Latin

Democrats quickly folded the apparent tech issues into their existing criticisms of Stefanik as a close Trump ally

The Independent UK

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Trump ally Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor in fiery video attacking Hochul and Mamdani

Hochul is facing a contested primary, with her own lieutenant governor running against her

International Business Times

Trump Ally Elise Stefanik's Chances of Taking New York Governorship From Democrats in 2026: Polls

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik officially entered the 2026 race for governor of New York on Friday, setting up a high-stakes showdown with incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul.

The Guardian - US

Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor

Self-styled ‘ultra-Maga’ Republican representative has ramped up attacks on Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul

Roll Call

Rep. Elise Stefanik launches long-anticipated bid for New York governor - Roll Call

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Trump ally and a member of House Republican leadership, is running for governor of the Empire State.

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At the Races: Goodbye, Madam Speaker. Hello, Mayor Mamdani. - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including election results and Pelosi's exit.

The Independent UK

Here’s when Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in, and what happens next

The mayor-elect has pledged to ‘hit the ground running’ from day one

The Conversation

Zohran Mamdani’s transformative child care plan builds on a history of NYC social innovations

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on Nov. 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores.

Benzinga

Trump Renews Push To Scrap NYC Congestion Fee, Says It's 'Killing' The City

President Donald Trump has reignited his push to abolish the New York City vehicle congestion fee, which was previously blocked by a federal judge.

The Guardian - US

It’s clear why Zohran Mamdani is leading in the New York mayoral race

There’s a clarity about Mamdani’s message that stands in sharp contrast to most Democratic politicians

Axios

Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding

Several states have said that they can't use their own emergency funds without a guarantee of reimbursement.

Axios

Scoop: Stefanik set to launch bid for N.Y. governor in '26

She's looking to become the first Republican to be elected New York governor in more than two decades.

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