Politics Unusual: Gov. Hochul, Brooklyn GOP Party Chairman McCabe
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss affordability and crime, as well as her reelection bid and her opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with Chairman of the Brooklyn GOP Party Liam McCabe.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss affordability and crime, as well as her reelection bid and her opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with Chairman of the Brooklyn GOP Party Liam McCabe.
Hochul sits down for exclusive interview on Politics Unusual: Oct. 23 election update
Gov. Hochul sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss her reelection bid on FOX 5 NY's Politics Unusual.
Gov. Hochul sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss her reelection bid on FOX 5 NY's Politics Unusual.
WATCH | Gov. Hochul goes on the record about her reelection bid, Mamdani, democratic socialism
Gov. Hochul sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay to discuss both her record and her reelection bid.
Gov. Hochul sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay to discuss both her record and her reelection bid.
FULL: Gov. Hochul talks campaigning, democratic socialism
In this exclusive interview, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss her latest campaign efforts, including criticism from Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman regarding her connection with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as her views on democratic socialism.
In this exclusive interview, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss her latest campaign efforts, including criticism from Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman regarding her connection with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as her views on democratic socialism.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate race if Republican doesn’t win
In just two weeks before the midterm election, the Trump administration has asked a federal court to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses while another candidate with the same name remains on the ballot.
In just two weeks before the midterm election, the Trump administration has asked a federal court to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses while another candidate with the same name remains on the ballot.
2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
New York state comptroller race: The Republican taking on DiNapoli
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is being challenged for his seat in this coming election by Joseph Hernandez.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is being challenged for his seat in this coming election by Joseph Hernandez.
5 ballot proposals that could change NYC's constitution: Breakdown for voters
A ballot proposal is a proposed amendment to the city's constitution. Here are the five proposals that will be on the ballot this election in NYC.
A ballot proposal is a proposed amendment to the city's constitution. Here are the five proposals that will be on the ballot this election in NYC.
Why are rising costs weighing so heavily on New Jersey voters?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Voting machine, ballot changes on Long Island: What voters should expect
New voting technology is coming to Suffolk County in time for this upcoming election. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
New voting technology is coming to Suffolk County in time for this upcoming election. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
Mayor Mamdani puts out new ad supporting Hochul's run for reelection: Oct. 22 election update
Mayor Mamdani has released a second ad promoting Gov. Hochul's run for reelection.
Mayor Mamdani has released a second ad promoting Gov. Hochul's run for reelection.
CT governor's race: What do voters want?
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is being challenged by Republican candidate Ryan Fazio for his position. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley spoke to both candidates, as well as likely voters.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is being challenged by Republican candidate Ryan Fazio for his position. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley spoke to both candidates, as well as likely voters.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
Will Hochul or Blakeman handle education better?
Nassau County Executive and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman has a very different approach to education than NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. Here's a breakdown of where and how they differ.
Nassau County Executive and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman has a very different approach to education than NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. Here's a breakdown of where and how they differ.
Polls show affordability is a major issue for New Yorkers: Hochul, Blakeman on cost of living
Recent polls show that affordability is at the top of most NY voters' minds at the moment. Here's how Hochul and Blakeman fare when it comes to addressing the cost of living for New Yorkers.
Recent polls show that affordability is at the top of most NY voters' minds at the moment. Here's how Hochul and Blakeman fare when it comes to addressing the cost of living for New Yorkers.
Is healthcare a pressing issue for voters? Hochul, Blakeman on the matter
Here's how both Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul have approached the issue of healthcare in the past.
Here's how both Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul have approached the issue of healthcare in the past.
'She's the most pro-criminal governor': Blakeman, Hochul's stance on crime in NY
Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has repeatedly come after NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for her anti-crime measures – here's a breakdown of each gubernatorial candidate's opinion on how to tackle crime in New York.
Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has repeatedly come after NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for her anti-crime measures – here's a breakdown of each gubernatorial candidate's opinion on how to tackle crime in New York.
Hochul announces AI-focused training hub in Queens
Gov. Hochul has announced the launch of a Queens-based training hub focused on AI careers.
Gov. Hochul has announced the launch of a Queens-based training hub focused on AI careers.
Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.



















