The suspect, who had been released without bail shortly after the Thursday attack on Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, will be held pending a hearing next week. Source: New York Times
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G.O.P. Assails N.Y. Bail Laws After Suspect in Zeldin Attack Is Released
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2022
The suspect in the attack against Representative Lee Zeldin, a Republican candidate for governor, was released without bail hours after the incident. Source: New York Times
Lee Zeldin, Republican Candidate for N.Y. Governor, Is Attacked at Event
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin was addressing supporters in western New York when he was confronted by a man with a pointed weapon in his hand. Mr. Zeldin was not injured. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Holds Steep Fund-Raising Edge Over G.O.P. Rival Lee Zeldin
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2022
The New York governor has $11.7 million in the bank, according to the latest filings, giving her a better than seven to one fund-raising advantage over Representative Lee Zeldin. Source: New York Times
New York Fights Back on Guns and Abortion After Supreme Court Rulings
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
Lawmakers passed measures that would prohibit concealed weapons in a number of public places. It is also poised to move forward on a bill to protect abortion rights. Source: New York Times
How Zeldin’s Anti-Abortion Stance May Affect the N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor, said the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a victory for family, life and the Constitution. Source: New York Times
The Lightning Rod Issue That Looms Over the Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate, is anti-abortion, while Gov. Kathy Hochul is a strong backer of abortion rights. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Will Face Off in the Fall
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul cruised to victory in the Democratic race but could face a tough fight in November. Source: New York Times
Under Court’s Shadow, N.Y. Governor Candidates Lob Final Pitches
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
Rulings on abortion and guns shape the final weekend of campaigning before Tuesday’s primary. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Republican Quandary: How to Veer Right and Still Win in November
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2022
Most of the Republican candidates for governor are embracing conservative stances as the primary nears, but that may turn off moderate voters in November. Source: New York Times
Rent Board Votes for 3.25% Increase on One-Year Leases
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Two million New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments will be affected by increases approved at a raucous meeting of the Rent Guidelines Board. Source: New York Times
Newsmax Debate Lends N.Y. Governor’s Race a Far-Right Glow
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
The four Republican candidates for governor of New York faced off in their third and final debate before the June 28 primary. Source: New York Times
What Can Be Done About the Crumbling B.Q.E.?
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2022
Everyone agrees that the infamous highway urgently needs repairs. But there’s no consensus on a fix. Source: New York Times
Fealty to Trump Arises as Litmus Test in G.O.P. Debate for N.Y. Governor
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2022
Rep. Lee Zeldin sought to attack a less conservative rival, Harry Wilson, by calling him a “Never Trumper.” Source: New York Times
Andrew Giuliani’s Vaccination Status Will Bar Him From Debate Studio
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2022
The Republican candidate for governor of New York is unvaccinated and says he has “natural immunity” to the coronavirus. Source: New York Times