Jon Campbell
@joncampbellny.bsky.social
Reporter, WNYC / Gothamist. Covering Gov. Kathy Hochul and all things NY state government/politics. [email protected]
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Jon Campbell
@joncampbellny.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Hi! I put together a fledgling starter pack of lawmakers, reporters and other denizens of the New York State Capitol in Albany.
What other accounts should be on this list? Send 'em my way. Particularly interested in adding lawmakers, reporters and other Albany officials.
go.bsky.app/82vouic
What other accounts should be on this list? Send 'em my way. Particularly interested in adding lawmakers, reporters and other Albany officials.
go.bsky.app/82vouic
GOP leaders want to avoid a Republican primary for NY governor.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has other ideas. gothamist.com/news/long-is...
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has other ideas. gothamist.com/news/long-is...
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman complicates GOP plan to avoid primary for governor's race
The Nassau County executive is trying to convince Republicans to support him instead of Rep. Elise Stefanik, who recently announced a gubernatorial bid.
gothamist.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
GOP leaders want to avoid a Republican primary for NY governor.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has other ideas. gothamist.com/news/long-is...
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has other ideas. gothamist.com/news/long-is...
Among those NY Gov. Hochul is considering as a running mate, per sources:
- Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez
- Dormitory Authority CEO Robert Rodriguez
- Assemblymember Brian Cunningham
- NY Secretary of State Walter Mosley gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-...
- Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez
- Dormitory Authority CEO Robert Rodriguez
- Assemblymember Brian Cunningham
- NY Secretary of State Walter Mosley gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-...
NY Gov. Hochul’s running mate shortlist includes Brooklyn DA, state lawmaker
The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico.
gothamist.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Among those NY Gov. Hochul is considering as a running mate, per sources:
- Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez
- Dormitory Authority CEO Robert Rodriguez
- Assemblymember Brian Cunningham
- NY Secretary of State Walter Mosley gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-...
- Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez
- Dormitory Authority CEO Robert Rodriguez
- Assemblymember Brian Cunningham
- NY Secretary of State Walter Mosley gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-...
That's the ballgame: AP calls the NYC mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani, just after 9:30 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
That's the ballgame: AP calls the NYC mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani, just after 9:30 p.m.
It's not totally over, but things are looking very good for Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race. Roughly 45% of the expected vote in, per AP.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It's not totally over, but things are looking very good for Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race. Roughly 45% of the expected vote in, per AP.
A thing about this year's NYC mayoral race: We will have a big chunk of the results right as polls close.
With >700k voting early and >100k voting by mail, it's looking like that's going to be at least a third of the total votes cast. And we'll get those results right at 9.
With >700k voting early and >100k voting by mail, it's looking like that's going to be at least a third of the total votes cast. And we'll get those results right at 9.
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A thing about this year's NYC mayoral race: We will have a big chunk of the results right as polls close.
With >700k voting early and >100k voting by mail, it's looking like that's going to be at least a third of the total votes cast. And we'll get those results right at 9.
With >700k voting early and >100k voting by mail, it's looking like that's going to be at least a third of the total votes cast. And we'll get those results right at 9.
NYC voters are straight-up flocking to the polls. Civic participation ftw!!
From @brigidbergin.bsky.social: gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
From @brigidbergin.bsky.social: gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
Voter turnout on pace to reach historic high for NYC mayor’s race
With hours to go before polls close, it is possible that turnout could reach levels not seen since the 1960s.
gothamist.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
NYC voters are straight-up flocking to the polls. Civic participation ftw!!
From @brigidbergin.bsky.social: gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
From @brigidbergin.bsky.social: gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
You’ve seen the billboards showing the latest odds in the NYC mayor’s race.
Now, NY state regulators are going after Kalshi — the company behind them — for its sports offerings, in particular.
gothamist.com/news/ny-want...
Now, NY state regulators are going after Kalshi — the company behind them — for its sports offerings, in particular.
gothamist.com/news/ny-want...
NY wants to shut down Kalshi, the company behind the NYC mayor’s race odds
State regulators say Kalshi has been operating an illegal betting operation. Kalshi says they have it all wrong.
gothamist.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
You’ve seen the billboards showing the latest odds in the NYC mayor’s race.
Now, NY state regulators are going after Kalshi — the company behind them — for its sports offerings, in particular.
gothamist.com/news/ny-want...
Now, NY state regulators are going after Kalshi — the company behind them — for its sports offerings, in particular.
gothamist.com/news/ny-want...
From my colleague Karen Yi: gothamist.com/news/judge-o...
Judge says Trump administration must pay SNAP benefits, after NY and other states sue
In a ruling on Friday, a judge said the Trump administration needed to use contingency funds to make November payments.
gothamist.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
From my colleague Karen Yi: gothamist.com/news/judge-o...
Andrew Cuomo's attorney will get to depose the therapist of the state trooper suing him for sexual harassment, thanks to a magistrate judge's ruling.
But the judge also ruled Cuomo's legal team can't depose the trooper's mother. gothamist.com/news/andrew-...
But the judge also ruled Cuomo's legal team can't depose the trooper's mother. gothamist.com/news/andrew-...
Andrew Cuomo’s attorney to depose trooper’s therapist in harassment lawsuit
The defense team is hoping to address whether the trooper suffered from mental anguish while working for the governor.
gothamist.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Andrew Cuomo's attorney will get to depose the therapist of the state trooper suing him for sexual harassment, thanks to a magistrate judge's ruling.
But the judge also ruled Cuomo's legal team can't depose the trooper's mother. gothamist.com/news/andrew-...
But the judge also ruled Cuomo's legal team can't depose the trooper's mother. gothamist.com/news/andrew-...
The letter also tells you to keep the stub with your tax documents.
That's wise, because as my colleague Jimmy Vielkind points out: The refund checks are federally taxable.
gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
That's wise, because as my colleague Jimmy Vielkind points out: The refund checks are federally taxable.
gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
October 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The letter also tells you to keep the stub with your tax documents.
That's wise, because as my colleague Jimmy Vielkind points out: The refund checks are federally taxable.
gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
That's wise, because as my colleague Jimmy Vielkind points out: The refund checks are federally taxable.
gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
Here's the letter that's going out with the NY "inflation refund" checks hitting mailboxes now.
It makes sure to tell you Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers are the ones who approved them. (They're all up for re-election next year.)
It makes sure to tell you Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers are the ones who approved them. (They're all up for re-election next year.)
October 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Here's the letter that's going out with the NY "inflation refund" checks hitting mailboxes now.
It makes sure to tell you Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers are the ones who approved them. (They're all up for re-election next year.)
It makes sure to tell you Gov. Hochul and state lawmakers are the ones who approved them. (They're all up for re-election next year.)
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/feds-ch...
Feds charge NY Attorney General Letitia James with fraud, per reports
James denied wrongdoing and her allies said the case is politically motivated.
gothamist.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/feds-ch...
Those up-to-$400 checks coming from NY state? You'll have to pay federal tax on them.
"(T)he federal tax liability could have been avoided if the rebate program were structured differently."
From Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
"(T)he federal tax liability could have been avoided if the rebate program were structured differently."
From Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
You should report Gov. Hochul’s ‘inflation refund’ checks on your taxes
The program will send hundreds of millions of dollars to the administration of President Donald Trump.
gothamist.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Those up-to-$400 checks coming from NY state? You'll have to pay federal tax on them.
"(T)he federal tax liability could have been avoided if the rebate program were structured differently."
From Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
"(T)he federal tax liability could have been avoided if the rebate program were structured differently."
From Jimmy Vielkind: gothamist.com/news/you-sho...
NY AG Letitia James won't tap a $10M state fund (which Hochul and lawmakers approved in the budget) to pay her legal fees.
Instead, she's turning to the Democratic Attorneys General Association, which has set up a legal defense fund.
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/ny-ag-j...
Instead, she's turning to the Democratic Attorneys General Association, which has set up a legal defense fund.
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/ny-ag-j...
NY AG James turns to legal defense fund amid scrutiny from Trump DOJ
The Democratic Attorneys General Association announced it was setting up a fund that James and other officials could tap.
gothamist.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NY AG Letitia James won't tap a $10M state fund (which Hochul and lawmakers approved in the budget) to pay her legal fees.
Instead, she's turning to the Democratic Attorneys General Association, which has set up a legal defense fund.
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/ny-ag-j...
Instead, she's turning to the Democratic Attorneys General Association, which has set up a legal defense fund.
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/ny-ag-j...
NY is sending checks of up to $400 to more than 8 million tax filers starting today. Checks will hit mailboxes in batches starting next week (and through November.)
gothamist.com/news/inflati...
gothamist.com/news/inflati...
'Inflation refund' checks coming to New Yorkers' mailboxes as soon as next week
The checks range from $150 to $400 and will be sent to more than 8 million New Yorkers.
gothamist.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NY is sending checks of up to $400 to more than 8 million tax filers starting today. Checks will hit mailboxes in batches starting next week (and through November.)
gothamist.com/news/inflati...
gothamist.com/news/inflati...
The fate of the Manhattan casino proposals may have been sealed three years ago and 150 miles north.
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As Manhattan casino projects fold, a New York lawmaker takes credit
The fate of three Manhattan casino proposals may have been sealed three years ago, 150 miles to the north.
gothamist.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The fate of the Manhattan casino proposals may have been sealed three years ago and 150 miles north.
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Upload a selfie to verify your age for TikTok, Instagram, etc.?
That's a possible outcome of AG Letitia James' new proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which limits social-media companies from showing kids and teens addictive feeds. gothamist.com/news/tiktok-...
That's a possible outcome of AG Letitia James' new proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which limits social-media companies from showing kids and teens addictive feeds. gothamist.com/news/tiktok-...
TikTok, Instagram may request selfie to verify age under proposed NY rules
Attorney General Letitia James’ office proposed rules to implement a state law restricting how social media platforms present content to kids and teens.
gothamist.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Upload a selfie to verify your age for TikTok, Instagram, etc.?
That's a possible outcome of AG Letitia James' new proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which limits social-media companies from showing kids and teens addictive feeds. gothamist.com/news/tiktok-...
That's a possible outcome of AG Letitia James' new proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which limits social-media companies from showing kids and teens addictive feeds. gothamist.com/news/tiktok-...
Babe, wake up: The new Ulster County "I voted" sticker (IYKYK) just dropped ... and it's a good one.
Shoutout to sixth-grader Ryker Darmanin for the winning design.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
Shoutout to sixth-grader Ryker Darmanin for the winning design.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
September 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Babe, wake up: The new Ulster County "I voted" sticker (IYKYK) just dropped ... and it's a good one.
Shoutout to sixth-grader Ryker Darmanin for the winning design.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
Shoutout to sixth-grader Ryker Darmanin for the winning design.
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
"A top federal prosecutor had a message for upstate New York businesses days after immigration agents detained dozens of people at a food processing plant: There’s more to come."
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/feds-ny...
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/feds-ny...
Feds' NY raid nets 57 immigration arrests: 'Expect to see' more, official says
The raid last week is being touted by the government as the largest in New York state.
gothamist.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"A top federal prosecutor had a message for upstate New York businesses days after immigration agents detained dozens of people at a food processing plant: There’s more to come."
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/feds-ny...
From my colleague Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/feds-ny...
Yes it's another story about Frankie Focus, the new NY state phone ban mascot.
A casting call shows Gov. Hochul's admin is hiring performers to don the Frankie costume, at $300 a pop.
Gov's office says it's using volunteers more than paid talent. gothamist.com/news/how-ny-...
A casting call shows Gov. Hochul's admin is hiring performers to don the Frankie costume, at $300 a pop.
Gov's office says it's using volunteers more than paid talent. gothamist.com/news/how-ny-...
How NY hired its 'chaotic' new phone ban mascot, Frankie Focus
A talent agency posted a casting call to become the state’s new neon-green, shaggy-haired mascot that pays $300 per event.
gothamist.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yes it's another story about Frankie Focus, the new NY state phone ban mascot.
A casting call shows Gov. Hochul's admin is hiring performers to don the Frankie costume, at $300 a pop.
Gov's office says it's using volunteers more than paid talent. gothamist.com/news/how-ny-...
A casting call shows Gov. Hochul's admin is hiring performers to don the Frankie costume, at $300 a pop.
Gov's office says it's using volunteers more than paid talent. gothamist.com/news/how-ny-...
Gov. Hochul, who wields major control over the MTA, could have to choose between the authority’s push for change and the influential union that could help her as she seeks reelection next year.
gothamist.com/news/no-huma...
gothamist.com/news/no-huma...
No human staff on MTA trains? Bill on Hochul’s desk would halt that vision in its tracks
Gov. Kathy Hochul is suddenly thrown into a six-decade-long NYC transit battle
gothamist.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Gov. Hochul, who wields major control over the MTA, could have to choose between the authority’s push for change and the influential union that could help her as she seeks reelection next year.
gothamist.com/news/no-huma...
gothamist.com/news/no-huma...
“New York will give pharmacists cover to dispense COVID-19 vaccines this fall in the wake of uncertainty over federal immunization policy, a state official said.”
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
Hochul to let pharmacists prescribe COVID vaccines amid federal policy shift
An executive order comes as access tightens and lawmakers eye state-level solutions.
gothamist.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“New York will give pharmacists cover to dispense COVID-19 vaccines this fall in the wake of uncertainty over federal immunization policy, a state official said.”
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
From Jimmy Vielkind:
gothamist.com/news/hochul-...
Reposted by Jon Campbell
ICYMI, @elizabethkim.bsky.social &
@joncampbellny.bsky.social on the NYC mayor's race and Rep. Nadler's decision not to run again:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...
@joncampbellny.bsky.social on the NYC mayor's race and Rep. Nadler's decision not to run again:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...
City Politics: Nadler's Retirement; Hochul and Trump; Charter Schools in the Mayoral Campaign | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
More on the news that longtime Manhattan Congressman Jerry Nadler will retire next year, paving the way for generational change for the coveted seat plus more city political news.
www.wnyc.org
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICYMI, @elizabethkim.bsky.social &
@joncampbellny.bsky.social on the NYC mayor's race and Rep. Nadler's decision not to run again:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...
@joncampbellny.bsky.social on the NYC mayor's race and Rep. Nadler's decision not to run again:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...