Up Close with Liz Cho: Democratic Incumbent Hochul, Republican Nassau County Executive Blakeman vie for NY governor

Up Close with Liz Cho airs Sundays at 11:00 a.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.

Eyewitness News UpClose – 10/18/26

Sunday, October 18, 2026 4:01PM

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — With early voting already underway and Election Day approaching, New York’s gubernatorial candidates are making their final pitches to voters.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman appeared on “Up Close” on Sunday, where they outlined their priorities and made the case for why they should lead New York for the next four years.

During the interviews, Eyewitness News anchor Mike Marza asked each candidate what they hope to accomplish if elected. Their responses focused on their competing visions for the state’s future as the campaign enters its final stretch.

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