Kathy Hochul, Elise Stefanik and Governor of New York
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New York's 2026 governor race heats up as Elise Stefanik challenges Kathy Hochul, with Trump and NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking center stage in political attacks.
Stefanik launched her long-awaited bid for governor on Friday, and Hochul was quick to clap back at her as a "top ally" of the president.
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Fired up Elise Stefanik rips ‘toxic’ Hochul for ‘bending the knee’ to socialist Zohran Mamdani
Stefanik ripped into the governor for backing Mamdani ahead of his election victory this week, arguing the move only added to her long list of failures for New Yorkers.
Supporters chanted "Tax the rich!" at Gov. Kathy Hochul during a rally as pressure mounts for her to back Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's plan for a tax hike.
Fox News contributor Miranda Devine joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the 2026 New York gubernatorial race between Elise Stefanik and incumbent Kathy Hochul and growing concern over Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration approved a key water-quality permit Friday for a proposed natural-gas pipeline off the New York City coast, reversing the state’s previous denials amid public and private pressure from President Donald Trump.
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered that flags on all New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff following the death of former U.S. Vice President Richard “Dick” Bruce Cheney. This took effect immediately and will remain in place through the date of his interment.
Labor unions rally behind new mayor's affordability agenda while governor remains opposed to income tax increases needed to fund ambitious programs.