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NYC Council considers bill which would expand ferry service to City Island

Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman face off in the only scheduled debate ahead of the November New York gubernatorial election, at the Spectrum News NY1 studios, in New York, US, Oct. 13, 2026.

Hochul defends gender-neutral bathroom policies, Blakeman spews transphobia in gubernatorial debate

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined local elected officials to announce $10 million in funding for a new boys and girls club in Jackson Heights.

Plans unveiled for new Jackson Heights boys and girls club with community swimming pool after Hochul announces $10M in funding

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Brooklyn rally calls for Oscar Belgal’s release, end to ICE detentions at MDC