Tag: New York

DCCC Chairman Patrick Maloney Concedes to Republican Mike Lawler

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), has conceded to Republican Mike Lawler in one of the biggest upsets of the 2022 midterms. As chairman of the DCCC, Maloney is responsible for most Democratic Party fundraising and strategizing efforts. At the time of publication, Maloney is sitting at 49…


Paul Arteta Wins Orange County, New York, Sheriff Race With Wide Margin

Montgomery Deputy Police Chief Paul Arteta won the sheriff race in Orange County, New York, on Nov. 8. He got 60 percent, or 69,807 votes, as a candidate for both the Republican and Conservative parties, according to unofficial results published by the Orange County Board of Elections. Bernie Rivers, the Democratic Party candidate, got 40…


Hochul Defeats Republican Zeldin in New York Governor’s Race

NEW YORK CITY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has defeated her Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) in a tighter-than-expected race in the Democrat stronghold. According to a projection by Decision Desk HQ at 11:31 p.m. ET, Hochul has won the race with 54.2 percent, to Zeldin’s 45.8  percent, with 79 percent reporting as of midnight…


Trump Appeals Order Appointing Court Monitor to Oversee Trump Organization in New York Lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge’s order that restricts the Trump Organization from certain activities, and places it under supervision of a court monitor to oversee compliance with the order. Trump’s attorneys on Monday filed a notice of appeal in the New York courts. Alina Habba, a lawyer for Trump, said the legal team…


Biden Says ‘No More Drilling’ at New York Rally Ahead of Midterms

President Joe Biden made an unexpected comment against oil drilling on Sunday while speaking at a rally to support New York’s Democrat governor in her bid to remain in office. Biden blurted out that there would be “no more drilling” during his presidency, after an exchange with a climate protester during a rally to support Gov. Kathy…


Female Protester Attacked at Rally for New York Governor Hochul, Video Shows

A supporter of the Republican challenging New York’s governor was attacked at a rally for the governor, video footage shows. The female supporter of Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) was physically accosted, held by a Democrat member of the New York City Council, and choked by a male, the footage shows. The incident took place as…


Nick Carter Remembers His ‘Baby Brother’ Aaron Carter

NEW YORK—The day after 34-year-old singer Aaron Carter was found dead at his home in Southern California, Nick Carter, the Backstreet Boys member, remembered his younger brother, saying that despite “a complicated relationship,” his love for him “never ever faded.” In a posting Sunday on Instagram with photos of the two through the years, Nick…


Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya Win NYC Marathon Races in Debuts

NEW YORK—Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts on Sunday. Chebet won the men’s race and Lokedi the women’s race in her first-ever marathon. Chebet finished in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 41 seconds, which was 13 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Shura Kitata of Ethiopia….


Biden Campaigns With Hochul in Yonkers, New York

President Joe Biden is scheduled to join Gov. Kathy Hochul for a “Get Out the Vote” rally in Yonkers, New York, on Nov. 6. In recent weeks, Democrats have been pulling out the big names of the party to join the midterm rallies. Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Bill Clinton, and former Secretary of…


LIVE 5 PM ET: Biden Campaigns With Hochul in Yonkers, New York

President Joe Biden is scheduled to join Gov. Kathy Hochul for a Get Out Vote rally in Yonkers, New York, on Nov. 6. In recent weeks, Democrats have been pulling out the big names of the party to join the midterm rally, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama. Republican…