New York Governor Kathy Hochul receives endorsement and maintains polling lead

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has received an endorsement from the Skvere Kehilla of New Square for her re-election campaign. The community leadership cited years of cooperation, specifically highlighting the administration’s role in securing approvals for an affordable housing development in the Town of Bethel.

In separate polling news, a Marist Poll indicates that Hochul holds an 11-point lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, with 53 percent support compared to Blakeman’s 42 percent. While Hochul maintains a significant advantage in New York City, Blakeman leads in Upstate New York. The polls show a gender gap, with women favoring Hochul and men favoring Blakeman.