Hochul, Blakeman offer very different views on data centers, energy needs

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman offer contrasting positions on how to govern the rapid expansion of the AI-powering facilities.

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Hochul, Blakeman offer very different views on data centers, energy needs

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman offer contrasting positions on how to govern the rapid expansion of the AI-powering facilities.

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Trump praises Blakeman, slams Hochul, James in Syracuse speech

President Trump ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul as a "radical left lunatic" and Attorney General Letitia James as "disgusting" and a "dog" while stumping for Bruce Blakeman in Syracuse on Friday.

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Buffalo taxpayers foot the bill for raises as donor agreement still pending

The City of Buffalo Transition and Transformation Fund, announced by Mayor Sean Ryan as a way to pay for raises to city executives, has yet to put a contract before the city.

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Who are Western New York's major donors in governor's race?

According to state Board of Elections records, these are the major donors contributing to Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman from Western New York.

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Hochul challenger Blakeman's campaign has balance of less than $178K as election looms

With four weeks to go before Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has more than $19 million in her campaign fund, compared to less than $178,000 for Blakeman, according to the latest disclosur...

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Burke, under fire for remark about rape law, issues apology

Assemblyman Pat Burke apologized for his characterization of a bill that would close what advocates consider a loophole in the state’s laws against rape and sexual assault.

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Seneca leader’s Blakeman fundraiser comes amid clashes with Hochul, Buffalo

Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca, who has repeatedly criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration, is hosting a fundraiser Monday for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman at the ...

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Can New York become more affordable? Hochul and Blakeman offer competing plans

Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, and her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, both agree that New Yorkers face an affordability crisis. Where they differ is in how each would h...

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Burke, under fire for remark about rape law, issues apology

Assemblyman Pat Burke apologized for his characterization of a bill that would close what advocates consider a loophole in the state’s laws against rape and sexual assault.

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Hochul and Blakeman have different plans to make NY more affordable

Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, and her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, both agree that New Yorkers face an affordability crisis. Where they differ is in how each would h...

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Seneca leader’s Blakeman fundraiser comes amid clashes with Hochul, Buffalo

Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca, who has repeatedly criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration, is hosting a fundraiser Monday for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman at the ...

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Hochul says Cornell victim was 'failed,' appoints James as special prosecutor

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed on Friday Attorney General Letitia James to investigate reported gang rape of a 20-year-old woman at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024.

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Hochul calls for review of how Cornell University handled 'horrifying' rape accusations

Gov. Kathy Hochul believes an outside attorney should review how Cornell University handled accusations by a 20-year-old female student that she was drugged and raped by seven fraternity brothers in 2...

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Landscapers could get help going electric under new state law

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law this week that will offer state incentives for commercial landscapers to purchase electric mowers and lawn tools instead of gasoline-powered equipment.

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Hochul calls for review of how Cornell University handled 'horrifying' rape accusations

Gov. Kathy Hochul believes an outside attorney should review how Cornell University handled accusations by a 20-year-old female student that she was drugged and raped by seven fraternity brothers in 2...

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Hochul and Blakeman differ on much, but nothing more than immigration

With less than six weeks left before Election Day, Republican Bruce Blakeman and Democrat Kathy Hochul's contrasting positions on immigration represent arguably their area of starkest disagreement.

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AOC to visit Buffalo, huddle with Ryan in bid to boost turnout in November

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will visit Buffalo on Thursday and meet with Mayor Sean Ryan in a plan to stir inactive Democratic voters to head to the voting booths in November.

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Hochul hits 50% in new Siena poll, but lead over Blakeman shrinks

Half the voters sampled in a new Siena University poll said they would vote to re-elect Gov. Kathy Hochul, but her lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman shrunk slightly.

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Outgoing WNY lawmaker billed state for use of state car, gas in addition to travel costs

Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes billed the state nearly $12,000 for the cost of state vehicles over a one-year period while racking up separate travel and lodging expenses.

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Erie County legislators got a big raise last year. What do they have to show for it?

Public records provide a closer look at how Erie County legislators spend their time and carry out a part-time elected job.

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The world changed on 9/11. My hometown of Staten Island was never the same | Robert Gavin

I was home to cover state primary elections. I had no idea the summer would soon end horrifically, taking close to 3,000 lives that day and changing the world forever, Robert Gavin writes.

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Prekindergarten seats announced for scores of Western NY school districts

Prekindergarten seats will be available in 100 school districts in Western New York and the Finger Lakes regions this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

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Hochul looking at 'options of appeal' after judge throws out climate change act

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday said the state will consider challenging the decision of a federal judge who tossed the state's Climate Change Superfund Act.

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Hochul signs bill to continue big game hunting by rifle in Niagara County

Licensed hunters in Niagara County will be allowed to continue to use rifles to hunt big game – such as bear and deer – under a bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law on Friday.

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Hochul, after criticism, announces more money for rape crisis services

The state will increase aid to rape crisis and other victim services by $36 million following an outcry from providers, advocates and lawmakers that critical programs were being shortchanged, Gov. Kat...

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