Governor

Elections Official Discusses Polling Problems, Solutions

New York City’s Board of Elections said it fixed the many problems that plagued the primaries back in September. J.C. Polanco, one of the Board’s 10 commissioners, is here to explain how.

2010/11/02

Paladino (L), Cuomo (R) (Photo/Getty Images)

Cuomo, Paladino Make Final Push Ahead Of Election

Cuomo addressed a crowd at LaGuardia Community College Monday. Meanwhile, Paladino remained confident despite poll numbers when speaking to reporters in Batavia.

2010/11/01

Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - File / Photos: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images, Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Saks Fifth Avenue

Races Look Safer For Local Democrats

Democrats were calling out the big guns, doing everything they could to avoid a political pummeling.

2010/11/01

Cuomo (L) , Paladino (R) (Photo/Getty Images)

Paladino, Cuomo Downplay Polls This Election

Paladino said the polls have it wrong, just as they did when they predicted he would lose to Rick Lazio in the Republican primary.

2010/11/01

Cuomo: No Plans To Release Tax Returns Before Election

The tax returns usually released by statewide officials on April 15 can improve transparency in government and show conflicts of interest.

2010/11/01

Cuomo, Paladino Dismiss Polls Showing Big Lead

Despite his large lead in the polls, Cuomo said he wasn’t taking things for granted. For his part, Paladino also shrugged off the polls.

2010/10/31

Conn. Governor Hopefuls Say Urban Areas A Priority

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – Candidates for Connecticut governor say renewing the state’s commitment to its urban areas will be a top priority over the next four years. Democrat Dan Malloy, Republican Tom Foley and independent […]

2010/10/29

Carl Paladino is seen at American Defense Systems, Inc. - Hicksville, NY - Oct 26, 2010 - AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek

Carl Paladino Brushes Off Poll Numbers On Long Island

At the Ronokonkoma LIRR station, the Republican and Tea Party candidate for governor was clearly irritated by any mention of poll numbers.

2010/10/28

Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino campaigns in Hicksville, NY - Oct 26, 2010 - Photo: Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images

Paladino Compares Islamic Center Design To WTC

With Election Day less than one week away, New York Republican (and Tea Party) gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino has plenty to say.

2010/10/27

N.Y. Gov. Candidates Say Transparency An Important Issue

Carl Paladino issued a rare bold strike at the closed-door negotiations between the governor and Senate and Assembly leaders that are at the heart of Albany’s dysfunction and power politics.

2010/10/25

Dan Malloy and Tom Foley - File / Photos: AP

Focus On Mental Health In CT Governor’s Race

The state of children’s mental health in Connecticut is the topic at a forum tonight for the candidates for governor.

2010/10/22

Aqueduct Racetrack - Queens, NY - File Photo

Aqueduct Casino Probe Report Goes To Prosecutors

The New York inspector general says top state legislative leaders and the governor’s office angled for campaign contributions and political advantage.

2010/10/21