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Around New York

1. Siena poll: Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor narrows to 13 points

Hochul’s favorability eating, 45-42%, is little changed from last month, as is her job approval rating, which is 52-40%. Blakeman still remains unknown to many voters, with 64% of poll respondents saying they never heard of him or don’t know enough to have an opinion on the Republican lawmaker.

2. Blakeman accuses Hochul of planning to raise taxes

Although he’s running for governor, Blakeman made his pitch to New Yorkers outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office Monday.

3. Gerry McNamara at Syracuse introductory press conference: ‘I’m here to win’

The legendary Orange player and former assistant coach was formally introduced as its ninth head coach on Monday. Thousands of fans filled the Miron Victory Court to see and hear from McNamara, who is returning after two seasons at Siena.

Around the Nation

1. Pressure over DHS funding deal, election bill mount on Senate GOP leader Thune

2. Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

3. White House says Iranians talking to U.S. ‘more reasonable’ as Congress weighs in on possibility of troops on the ground

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