Hochul vs Blakeman on Trade and Immigration | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

New York’s governor race is boiling over as Hochul and Blakeman clash on tariffs, immigration, and crime — with national politics pulling the strings. Hochul rails against Trump’s damaging tariffs crushing farmers, while Blakeman, backed by Trump, pushes back on a state law blocking ICE cooperation — launching Nassau County into court. Both candidates are weaponizing each other’s ties: Hochul links Blakeman to Trump, Blakeman hints at Hochul’s alliance with Mayor Mamdani. As voters weigh trade, safety, and local control, the stakes couldn’t be higher — and the battle for New York’s soul is…