Gov. Kathy Hochul touts endorsements from L.I. Democrats

Long Island Democratic state lawmakers endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bid for re-election, on Thursday, Feb. 11, as she prepares for a potential general election matchup with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

In a broad show of support, two state senators and nine Assembly members representing districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties announced their backing of Hochul’s 2026 campaign.