Gov. Kathy Hochul became the state’s first woman to be elected governor, prevailing in a contest that was the closest New York has seen in decades. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Midterm Elections (2022)”
G.O.P. Retains House Seat on Long Island, a Swing-District Battleground
Representative Andrew Garbarino defended his seat for the Republicans, who also held late leads in three other Long Island House races. Source: New York Times
Hochul Holds N.Y. Governor’s Mansion for Democrats
Gov. Kathy Hochul became the state’s first woman to be elected governor, in a victory that was more decisive than some Democrats had expected. Source: New York Times
Rep. Andy Kim Is Re-elected in a New Jersey Swing District
Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will return to Washington for a third term after a race that appeared to narrow in recent weeks. Source: New York Times
Election Day in New York: Who’s Running and How to Vote
Democrats are aiming to keep control of the governor’s mansion, the State Legislature and a majority of New York’s House seats, but Republicans seem to have momentum. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Make Final Appeals in NY Governor’s Race
In a last spurt of campaigning, the two candidates for governor of New York focus on encouraging their supporters to turn out on Election Day. Source: New York Times
A History of Doo-Wop Emerges From Sandy Wreckage
Kenny Vance’s home in the Rockaways was damaged by the hurricane 10 years ago. But he was able to save some precious footage. Source: New York Times
Ronald Lauder: New York’s Billionaire Political Disrupter
The cosmetics heir has pumped at least $11 million into efforts to elect Representative Lee Zeldin, a Republican, as governor of New York. Source: New York Times
Biden and Clinton Try to Narrow Hochul’s Enthusiasm Gap in New York
The 11th-hour campaign visits by President Biden and Bill Clinton show that the governor’s race, once a worry-free contest for Democrats, may be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
In Affluent Greenwich, It’s Republicans vs. ‘Trumplicans’
The Connecticut suburb was once home to George Bush and has historically been a moderate conservative stronghold. But new hard-liners are on the attack, galvanized by the culture wars. Source: New York Times
In New York, Subway Crime Is an Issue Even as Risk Is Low
From M.T.A. workers to buskers to shopkeepers, the people whose livelihood depends on the system offered a complex portrait of the subway as ridership approaches prepandemic normalcy. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Midterm Elections: What to Know About Key Races
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Registered voters can also cast ballots early, on machines, this weekend. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Makes Famous Enemies. Will That Win Her an Election?
The New York attorney general has taken on Donald Trump and the N.R.A. Her little-known opponent hopes that will help his chances. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Seeks to Erase Democratic Supermajority in New York Legislature
A Republican surge is threatening to counter gains made by progressive-minded Democrats, who have pushed the State Legislature to the left in recent years. Source: New York Times
Between Kanye and the Midterms, the Unsettling Stream of Antisemitism
For American Jews, this fall has become increasingly worrisome. On Thursday alone, the F.B.I. warned of threats to New Jersey synagogues and the Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. Source: New York Times