Politics Jul 23 Suspect in attack on GOP candidate for NY governor arrested on federal assault charge By Associated Press
Politics Jul 22 Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked on stage at New York campaign event A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York. By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Politics Apr 15 New York Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle after running mate’s arrest New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party's nomination in June. By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Politics Dec 09 New York Attorney General Letitia James ends run for governor The Democrat said in a statement Thursday that she needs to continue her work as attorney general, citing "a number of important investigations and cases" underway. By Michael R. Sisak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Politics Aug 24 Kathy Hochul becomes New York’s first female governor Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, taking control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo. By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Aug 11 WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office. Continue reading
Aug 10 Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press The centrist Democrat from western New York last week joined the chorus of politicians denouncing the governor. She said Tuesday that she's ready to lead. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch Silda Spitzer Steps Onto a Well-worn Path As her husband, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, faces public disgrace over revelations that he frequented a prostitution ring, Silda Spitzer now shoulders a burden familiar to political wives throughout history. Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming reflects on this role. Continue watching