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New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin called out Gov. Kathy Hochul for failing to accept a public debate time before the 2022 midterms in November.

Fox News host Sean Hannity spoke with Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., who is running for the state's governor, about why he is the best candidate in the race.

New York's Republican candidate for governor, Rep. Lee Zeldin, is reportedly the subject of a criminal election fraud probe launched by the Albany district attorney.

Republican New York gubernatorial candidate asked Democratic voters to help him “save this state,” as he promised to fire liberal Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on “day one.”

A New York City man is under arrest after chasing McDonald's customers around the store with an ax and destroying property during a fight with three other people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had to cancel an appearance at an expensive campaign event for New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, due to a reported 'unforeseen tragedy.'

Lee Zeldin's attacker has been charged with assaulting a member of Congress with a dangerous weapon, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years.

David Jakubonis said he approached Rep. Lee Zeldin to ask whether he was disrespecting veterans but didn’t know who Zeldin was, according to the complaint.

The man accused of attacking GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event had apparently been drinking and didn't know who the lawmaker was.

Jakubonis, 43, has been charged with attempted assault, arraigned and released, a Monroe County sheriff's spokesperson said. (WHEC-TV via AP) (Uncredited)ROCHESTER, N.Y. — (AP) — A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he'd been drinking that day and didn't know who the congressman was, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Saturday. Jakubonis “did not know who the speaker was or that the speaker was a political person,” according to the complaint, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Rochester. The complaint added that when Jakubonis watched video of Thursday evening's incident he told investigators he “must have checked out.”According to video of the attack, Jakubonis raisedhis arm toward Zeldin as he held a keychain with two sharp points. Zeldin, who also served in the military, suffered a minor scrape.

Jakubonis, 43, has been charged with attempted assault, arraigned and released, a Monroe County sheriff's spokesperson said. (WHEC-TV via AP) (Uncredited)ROCHESTER, N.Y. — (AP) — A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he'd been drinking that day and didn't know who the congressman was, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Saturday. Jakubonis “did not know who the speaker was or that the speaker was a political person,” according to the complaint, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Rochester. The complaint added that when Jakubonis watched video of Thursday evening's incident he told investigators he “must have checked out.”According to video of the attack, Jakubonis raisedhis arm toward Zeldin as he held a keychain with two sharp points. Zeldin, who also served in the military, suffered a minor scrape.

A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, candidate for New York governor, attacked at campaign stop Rep. Lee Zeldin resumed his speech after the attack. (NCD)The man accused of attacking New York Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event southeast of Rochester on Thursday was arrested on a federal charge Saturday, authorities said. >> Read more trending newsDavid Jakubonis, 43, of Fairport, New York, was arrested on a federal assault charge, WABC-TV reported. Zeldin said security will be beefed up for the rest of his gubernatorial campaign, WABC reported. ”All security for all events for later in the campaign will be ramped up,” Zeldin said.

A man attacked U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event near Rochester, New York, Thursday evening.

A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York.

Election 2020-New York-Zeldin Attacked FILE - U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks to delegates and assembled party officials at the 2022 NYGOP Convention on March 1, 2022, in Garden City, N.Y. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked on Thursday, July 21, 2022 by man with knife at an upstate event but was uninjured, his campaign says. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event Thursday but managed to escape uninjured, his campaign said. Zeldin was giving a speech when a man climbed onstage and appeared to begin wrestling with the congressman, said Katie Vincentz, a spokesperson for Zeldin's campaign. “Thanks to the swift action of several brave eventgoers, the perpetrator was subdued,” Langworthy said in a statement. Zeldin's campaign said the attacker was taken into custody and the congressman continued his speech.

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was assaulted by a man who apparently tried to stab him at an upstate event.

Bystanders helped separate Rep. Lee Zeldin from his assailant shortly after.

Attacked: Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is running for governor of New York, was attacked during a campaign stop on Thursday. (Brittainy Newman/Pool via AP, file)FAIRPORT, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate in New York’s gubernatorial race, was unhurt after he was attacked during a campaign event southeast of Rochester on Thursday. #BREAKING: Republican New York State gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin was attacked at a campaign event in Perinton.https://t.co/inWCMydBZF — News 8 WROC (@News_8) July 22, 2022The man “wrestled” with Zeldin for a moment before pulling out a knife, WROC reported. Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrived and detained the man, according to the television station. Zeldin was in the city as part of his “Unite to Fire Hochul” bus tour stop, according to the television station.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, a New York Republican, is campaigning to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who replaced Gov. Andrew Cuomo after he resigned in disgrace.

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Election 2022 New York Governor New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stands with Lieutenant governor Antonio Delgado during the primary election night party, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in New York. Hochul was serving as an under-the-radar lieutenant governor under the shadow of former Gov. In a nod to the barrier-breaking campaign, Hochul gave an election night speech Tuesday on a stage underneath a glass ceiling at an event space in Manhattan. Zeldin's running mate Alison Esposito is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor.

Election 2022-New-York-Governor Republican candidate for governor and U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin leaves the Mastic Beach firehouse with his wife Diana and his daughters after casting his vote for governor on Tuesday, June. (James Carbone/Newsday via AP) (James Carbone)NEW YORK — (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin won the Republican Party’s nomination to be New York governor on Tuesday. Zeldin will try in November to become the first Republican elected governor in New York since Gov. Turnout was light in New York City, with the city board of elections reporting about 370,000 voters checked in to vote by 6 p.m. His most high-profile challenger is Andrew Giuliani, the 36-year-old son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who frequently campaigned for his son.

Ex-White House aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, testifies to the Jan. 6 panel Donald Trump was told his supporters were armed the morning of the riot. Trump aggressively grabbed the steering wheel in a limo after he was stopped from joining them. (June 28)

This Tuesday is a big one, with primaries and runoffs in seven states totaling five U.S. Senate races, four governor’s races, and dozens of House seats.

Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York governor, setting her on an expected path to win the governor’s office in November.

Colorado Republicans have rejected two prominent election deniers in primaries Tuesday night.

Lawyers representing the parents of a Michigan teenager charged in a school shooting that left four of his fellow students dead say they plan to call him to testify at the couple’s trial (June 27)

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not the guy most politicians would summon to hold a news conference for them, not after his false assertions of election fraud.

New York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was “the kind of leader we need today” because of his ability to rally crowds.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party’s nomination in June.

A look at why representatives might be heading for the exit.

The Abraham Accords sought to normalize ties between Israel and several Middle Eastern nations.

A string of high-profile violence in New York City has frayed nerves, but the nation's largest city remains relatively safe.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.

After being vaulted into the New York governor’s office two months ago, Democrat Kathy Hochul is preparing to run for the job in her own right next year.

Fox News reportedly cancels Rudy Giuliani for 3 months, plus his gubernatorial candidate son

Just over a year ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was widely beloved for his telegenic response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via GettySen. James Lankford (R-OK) is among a vexed group of lawmakers coming forward with threats to cancel ice cream after Ben & Jerry’s announced this week it wouldn’t renew its current license agreement with its manufacturer in Israel which also distributes frozen treats to the West Bank.“If Ben & Jerry’s wants to have a meltdown & boycott Israel, OK is ready to respond. Oklahoma has an anti-boycott of Israel law in place,” Lankford wrote on Twitter Wednesday. More than t

Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, received no support from state Republicans for his bid to be the next governor of New York during a secret straw poll held Monday.Driving the news: U.S. House Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) got about 85% of the vote, and around 10% chose to abstain, New York Republicans said. The results bode well for Zeldin's chances of becoming the Republican nominee to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming election.Stay on

"Like my parents before me, New York is in my blood," Andrew Giuliani said in a video announcing his campaign.

Zeldin claimed he is the candidate who can "bring New York from the brink" after Cuomo's decade in office.

Pence, whose future political aspirations could hinge on November, has campaigned aggressively for the president. Pence has helped steer the White House response to the coronavirus, leading a task force and frequently working with the nations governors. The GOP convention has mentioned the virus far less than Democrats did last week, but Pence could throw it back into focus if he speaks about the work hes led. Conway, whose husband has become an outspoken Trump critic, says she is stepping away to spend more time with her family. Clarence Henderson, a civil rights activist from the 1960s, is expected to speak on the true meaning of peaceful protest."

But there was no immediate deal on Monday morning, and the two parties took shots at one another over the holdup. Pelosi on Twitter lamented the staggering coronavirus death toll numbers, which have crossed 40,000 in the United States. Zeldin said there would be at least $50 billion more for a separate small business loan program under the deal still under negotiation. The Democrats also sought more funds for state and local governments and hospitals, as well as food aid for the poor. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said aid for states and municipalities will not be included in the package now being negotiated.

Newsmakers on TVHere are the guest lineups for the Sunday morning TV news shows (lineups subject to change without notice):Meet the Press: Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. 2, 9 a.m.State of the Union: Schiff; Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y. CNN, 9 a.m. and noon. Fox News Sunday: Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.; Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. This Week: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. ABC, Ch. 9, 10 a.m.Face the Nation: Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn.; Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D.; Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump.

Vindman believed the existence of a quid pro quo was clear during a July 10 meeting between American and Ukrainian officials. In a separate meeting of US officials immediately afterward, "Sondland emphasized the importance that Ukraine deliver the investigations into the 2016 election, the Bidens, and Burisma," Vindman testified. But the fact that the $400 million in aid, including desperately needed military assistance, was also being used by the President didn't become clear until the next month, Vindman testified. Zeldin also questioned why Vindman had not carried out the President's order to push for the Ukrainians to investigate the Bidens. "I did not think it was proper to demand that a foreign government investigate a U.S. citizen, and I was worried about the implications for the U.S. government's support of Ukraine," Vindman wrote in his opening statement.