Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race.
Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent.
Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive.
She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs.
“Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first”
Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…
Republican Branchville, Frankford Commissioner Faked Military Status For Tax Break: AG
A sitting Sussex County Commissioner has been indicted for falsely claiming a veteran’s exemption on a New Jersey tax return, officials said.
William "Bill" Hayden, 58, of Frankford Township, was charged with one count of filing a fraudulent tax return (3rd degree), according to an announcement made by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) on Tuesday, July 15.
Hayden, who was elected to the Sussex County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 8, 2022, is also employed as a Region North Permit Supervisor with the New Jersey Department of Trans…
Over $9.8 Million In PA Lottery Winnings Awarded In Philly, Including $5 Million Scratch-Off
Nearly $10 million in Pennsylvania Lottery prizes were won in Philadelphia over just a few days, officials announced. Here's where the lucky tickets were sold:
Three Philadelphia Lottery players struck it rich in recent days, with winnings totaling $9,822,927, according to separate releases by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
🦁$5M ‘Lion’s Share’ Scratch-Off Sold At Philly’s Beverage
A top-prize $5,000,000-winning Scratch-Off ticket from the $5,000,000 Lion’s Share game was sold at Lin Harbinson Inc. (Philly’s Beverage), located at 5840 Harbison Avenue, the Lottery said on Thursday, May 15.
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Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country.
In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4.
Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office.
"So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman
Lady Luck handed a Long Island woman a multi-million dollar jackpot.
Rosario Mejia, of Huntington Station, claimed a top prize on the “$2,000,000 Cashword" scratch-off game, New York Lottery said.
She walked away with a lump sum totaling $846,300 after paying Uncle Sam his cut.
Mejia snagged the lucky ticket in Huntington, at the Park Stationary store located at 764 Park Avenue.
There were still two of the $2 million top prizes remaining on the “$2,000,000 Cashword” ticket as of Wednesday, Feb. 12, lottery officials said.
Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery webs…
