New York news · 4 November 2026
Hochul Reelected New York Governor; Adrienne Adams Makes History as First Black Woman Lieutenant Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul won a second full term as New York's governor with roughly 60% of the vote, and her running mate Adrienne Adams becomes the state's first Black woman elected lieutenant governor — together forming New York's first all-woman gubernatorial ticket.
Democrats Flip the U.S. House in 2026 Midterms, Ending Four Years in the Minority
Democrats seized control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms, with New York delivering key flipped seats and helping end four years of Republican House control.
Democrats Win U.S. Senate; New York's Chuck Schumer to Return as Majority Leader
Democrats recaptured the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms, and New York Senator Chuck Schumer — who cast his vote in Brooklyn — declared "relief is on the way" as he prepares to return as Senate majority leader.
Rep. Lawler Concedes NY-17 to Democrat Cait Conley After 300 Westchester Ballot Scanners Fail
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler conceded the competitive NY-17 race to Democrat Cait Conley on election night, after approximately 300 ballot scanners malfunctioned at opening across Westchester County, forcing ballots into bipartisan-sealed orange bags for later tabulation.
NYC Voters Approve All Five Ballot Proposals, Slashing Red Tape for Dining, Bike Lanes, and Permits
New York City voters approved all five charter revision ballot proposals on Election Day, with approval margins ranging from 61% to 72%, overhauling permitting for outdoor dining, bike lanes, construction, city contracts, and emergency reserves.
Sweden's Andreas Almgren and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui Win the 2026 NYC Marathon in Its 50th Five-Borough Year
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race in his marathon debut with the third-fastest time in course history (2:06:01), and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya claimed her second women's title (2:24:36) as 60,000 runners from more than 140 countries completed the race's 50th five-borough running.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Wins Reelection to a Second Full Term
Democrat Letitia James was projected to win reelection as New York Attorney General, defeating Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy and securing continuity alongside Governor Hochul's return.
Mamdani Allies Lander, Valdez, and Avila Chevalier Win U.S. House Seats in New York
Three of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's allies — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier — won U.S. House seats on Tuesday in heavily Democratic districts spanning parts of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
AP Projects Hochul Re-elected as New York Governor; Statewide Democrats Win Big
The Associated Press projected Governor Kathy Hochul will win a second term over Republican Bruce Blakeman, with fellow Democrats Thomas DiNapoli and Letitia James also cruising to re-election in statewide races.
Mayor Mamdani Asks Trump Administration to Delay SNAP Rules That Threaten NYC Bodegas; USDA Rejects Request
Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked the USDA to delay new federal SNAP stocking requirements by six months, warning the rules — which took effect November 4 — could strip SNAP authorization from a significant number of New York City bodegas. The USDA pushed back the following day, saying it would proceed with enforcement as scheduled.
New York Midterm Results: Hochul Wins Reelection, 17th District Race Still Unresolved
CBS News projected Gov. Kathy Hochul has won reelection over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, while the closely watched congressional race in New York's 17th District remains uncalled.
How New York City Voted: Harris Wins Heavily, But Below Past Democratic Margins
New York City backed Democrat Kamala Harris by a wide margin in the presidential race, though her share of the vote fell short of what Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton received in prior elections.
Democrats' Midterm Sweep Sets Up Congressional Fight Over Education Policy
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress and won governors' races in several Republican-held states, positioning the party to challenge the Trump administration's education agenda and push for more school funding.
Millions Cast Ballots Across New York City on Election Day, with High Turnout in Majority-Black Districts
PIX11 tracked live Election Day voting numbers across the five boroughs, as millions of New Yorkers turned out at the polls with notably higher participation in majority-Black districts compared with 2025.