News · NY
Hochul names special prosecutor in Cornell rape case
EducationAttorney General Letitia James will review the handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault involving a Cornell University student.
The Ballot New York News DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · NY
New York Attorney General Sues Evolutions Festival
Elections and votingThe state’s lawsuit centers on ticket refunds and vendor fees that Evolutions Festival allegedly failed to return.
The Ballot New York News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · NY
Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban
HousingThe Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NY
Mayor Mamdani opens Jobs NYC Center for public careers
Economy and jobsThe center is intended to connect New Yorkers with career opportunities in public service.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Ocasio-Cortez weighs presidential or Senate run in 2028
Elections and votingThe New York representative says she may decide after the 2026 midterms, while Sen. Chuck Schumer has not announced his 2028 plans.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Congressional Republicans Shift Focus Before Midterms
Elections and votingRepublicans in Congress are changing their pre-election approach as they prepare for the possibility of losing seats in the midterms.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NY
New York plan ends Regents passing requirement for diplomas
EducationThe Board of Regents approved a plan to overhaul graduation requirements so students will not have to pass Regents Exams for a diploma.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · NY
Candidate profile: Erik Bottcher in New York’s 12th District
Elections and votingErik Bottcher is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 general election for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · NY
Candidate profile: Dylan Hewitt in New York’s 21st District
Elections and votingDemocrat Dylan Hewitt is one of nine candidates in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for New York’s 21st Congressional District.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · NY
Andrew Henson enters the 2026 race for New York’s 21st District
Elections and votingDemocrat Andrew Henson is one of nine candidates in the contested NY-21 general election set for Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · NY
Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon in New York’s Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican Gavin Solomon is one of four candidates listed in New York’s 2026 general election for U.S. Senate.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · NY
Anthony Thomas Constantino enters the NY-21 House race
Elections and votingRepublican Anthony Thomas Constantino is among nine candidates listed for New York’s 21st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 3, 2026
Race preview · NY
Who is running for U.S. Senate in New York in 2026?
Elections and votingFour candidates are in New York’s contested U.S. Senate race, which will be decided in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot New York News DeskAug 25, 2026
Race preview · NY
Who is running in New York’s 12th District House race
Elections and votingTwelve candidates—10 Democrats and two Republicans—are running in NY-12 ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot New York News DeskAug 23, 2026