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Gov. Hochul’s rating falls below Trump in New York

Sep 24, 2024 davidstone1313

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's favorability has plummeted, falling below Donald Trump's, with only 34% of voters supporting her. A Siena College poll reveals significant discontent with her job performance, as only 39% approve, reflecting broader…

May 31, 2024 New York politicians cheer, jeer, Trump’s guilty verdict New York's political landscape divided over former President Trump's bribery conviction, as Republicans criticize the verdict and Democrats applaud it. Conservative politicians…

Aug 6, 2023 The History and Future of Political Corruption in New York State Buckle up, folks! We’re about to embark on a roller coaster ride through the maze of New York State’s political history. It’s…

Jun 1, 2023 Four Freedoms Democrats Are All In For Roosevelt Island. Join Now Looking to get engaged with politics and activism? Consider joining the Four Freedoms Democratic Club! The Four Freedoms Democratic Club is one of…

Apr 5, 2023 Cartoonish Partisan Circus Greets Trump’s Arrest in Downtown Manhattan The indictment of former President Donald Trump turned the blocks surrounding Manhattan Criminal Court into a cartoonish partisan circus on Tuesday, with…

Nov 2, 2022 Dolan Family, Knicks Owners, Dole Big Bucks to Hochul While Enjoying Madison Square Garden Tax Break With Gov. Kathy Hochul facing an unexpectedly competitive challenge from U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin of Long Island, the incumbent is getting a…

Apr 27, 2022 Hochul Honeymoon Is Over for Livid Albany Lawmakers Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 26 at 8:36pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE…

Feb 2, 2022 Who is New York State Senator Michael Gianaris and why does it matter for Roosevelt Island? If state redistricting maps hold firm, Astoria native Michael Gianaris absorbs Roosevelt Island into his Queens-based 12th Senatorial District. Our isolated mid-river…

Dec 13, 2021 Will The Girl Puzzle be last call for Ben Kallos? For a lot Roosevelt Islanders, Ben Kallos was the most well-liked guy in town. He was here for everything, a forceful speaker…

Nov 6, 2021 De Blasio and Hochul Bill Taxpayers for Puerto Rico ‘Somos’ Conference Jaunt This article was originally publishedon Nov 5 at 7:35pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each…

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