The New York governor’s race is shaping up as a pivotal contest with major implications for the state’s future. Key issues include economic policies, healthcare access, and education funding, as candidates outline differing visions for addressing challenges like rising costs and infrastructure needs. With primary elections underway, voters are weighing the candidates’ records and proposals on climate change, criminal justice reform, and labor rights. The outcome could determine priorities for a state grappling with both long-standing disparities and recent crises.


What to know about the New York governor’s race  Rochester Beacon