By Ryan Schwach
Both Governor Kathy Hochul and her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, made their final pitches to Queens voters over the weekend.
Ahead of Tuesday’s election, both gubernatorial candidates rallied and campaigned in the World’s Borough.
Hochul, who is leading in recent polling, barnstormed the city over the weekend but spent both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Queens. She campaigned alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani at both events.
On Saturday, Hochul and Mamdani attended a Halloween-themed Queens Night Market, where they spoke to voters.
“I had a fantastic time trying delicious food, meeting local vendors and seeing everyone’s costumes,” Hochul said on social media.
The following morning, Hochul, Mamdani and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez watched the Buffalo Bills game at an Astoria bar.
Blakeman was also in Queens, headlining a rally at Juniper Valley Park alongside Republican candidate for State Assembly Brandon Castro and Democratic Councilmember Phil Wong.