Hochul speaks about suspected Medicaid fraud: Oct. 20 election update
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NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about state and federal law enforcement agencies participating in a "coordinated crackdown" on suspected fraud in the Medicaid system.
Election Day in New York City is only two weeks away – here's the latest news on the upcoming midterms.
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When is Election Day in NYC?
What's next:
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 14 days away.
Timeline, key dates
- Saturday, Oct. 24: Application for voter registration must be received no later than Oct. 24.
- Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 1: The early voting period. Early voting hours vary.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FULL INTERVIEW: NYC e-bike enforcement, horse carriage ban, bank vandalism
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Majority Leader Shaun Abreu discuss new dynamometers that test and confiscate illegal e-bikes, the upcoming vote to ban horse carriages, and recent vandalism at a Capital One bank that the NYPD says is a possible hate crime.
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Who's ahead? Polls in the NY governor's race
By the numbers:
Here's a look at some of the latest polls in the race for NY governor.
- A Marist poll released earlier this month has 53% of likely voters supporting Gov. Hochul
- Last month, a Siena poll showed that Blakeman took 41% of the vote, as opposed to Hochul with 50%
- A Quinnipiac poll released the same day as the Siena poll showed Hochul with a 19-point lead over Blakeman
Suozzi v LiPetri: Breaking down the race for NY-03
Rep. Tom Suozzi is being challenged by Republican nominee Michael LiPetri Jr. for his seat representing NY-03, a Long Island district. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg speaks to both of the candidates.
Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NY governor election.
- Polymarket: 94% in favor of the governor
- Kalshi: 94% in support of Hochul
Election news today
- "Blakeman attacks Hochul for allegedly not signing volunteer firefighter tax relief bill — two days after she signed it" (amNewYork)
- "Former New York State Assembly member Ari Espinal charged with stealing union funds" (POLITICO)
- "Republicans barely mention Trump in political ads ahead of the midterms" (The New York Times)
Where are the candidates today?
Gov. Hochul spoke about arrests made regarding auto insurance fraud at 11:45 a.m. earlier today.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by former Gov. George Pataki to discuss energy costs in New York at 10:30 a.m. earlier today.
Key takeaways from the New York governor debate between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman faced off in their first and only debate of the New York gubernatorial race. The candidates traded jabs over key issues including affordability, crime, immigration, and their ties to Donald Trump. Political analyst Ben Max joins to break down the biggest moments from the stage, evaluate both candidates' debate strategies, and discuss what the latest polling data means for independent voters ahead of Election Day.
How to track election results
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The Source: This article includes information from several government websites and previous FOX 5 NY coverage.