NYC, NY politics live updates: 2 transport union chapters back GOP’s Bruce Blakeman for governor in snub to Hochul

Nypost · May 26, 2026 · 4165 words · By Carl Campanile; Craig McCarthy; Hannah Fierick; Matt Troutman; Vaughn Golden

New York City Political Conflict MTA Financial and Labor Disputes Mayor Mamdani's Administration

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NYC, NY politics live updates: 2 transport union chapters back GOP’s Bruce Blakeman for governor in snub to Hochul See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleGet the latest news on New York politics Friday after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked about Trump’s potential visit to the Knicks.

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Follow The Post’s live updates on New York politics for the latest news: MTA financial condition improves to fund capital program, analysis says By Carl CampanileThe MTA's financial condition has considerably improved for funding its capital program,…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Anger: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence

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Appeal to Anger 70% confidence

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Oversimplification 70% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 26 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The state Attorney General's Office separately launched a bailout program just last year for hundreds of tenant-owned co-ops across the city”

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Claim 2: “The report stated that the MTA spent $800 million less in operating funds to cover capital debt service last year than in 2024”

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The provided evidence confirms the existence of reports regarding funding shortfalls and financial plans, but the specific figure of '$800 million less' is not explicitly corroborated in the snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MTA may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTA

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation in New York State responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is the largest p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Transportation_Au…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system in New York City, serving four of the city's five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It is owned by the government of New York Cit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Subway

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Claim 3: “More than half of the city's reported hate crimes targeted Jews through the first quarter of 2026”

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Claim 4: “The MTA is counting on $14 billion in federal funds for its current capital program.”

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Web search results discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Plan and its total investment ($68.4 billion), but the specific $14 billion federal funding figure is not explicitly confirmed in the snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MTA may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTA

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Claim 5: “Anything worth over $5 million will be taxes an extra 6.5%”

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Claim 6: “Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to name a former NYPD officer — who made headlines for suing the police department more than a decade ago — to serve as the Big Apple's next sheriff”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Mayor Zohran Mamdani or the appointment of Edwin Raymond as Sheriff.

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Claim 7: “TWU Local 106, which represents frontline supervisors in New York City Transit's bus and subways”

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The official 'Who We Are' page for Transit Supervisors Organization Local 106 explicitly states they represent front-line supervisors in the NYC Transit Authority Department of Buses and MTA Bus.

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web search NEUTRAL — We are the largest union of front-line supervisors in the New York City Transit Authority Department of Buses, MTA Bus and the union representing all of the ...
https://twu106.org/who-we-are/

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web search NEUTRAL — May 16, 2025 · To read more, visit https://www.twulocal100. org/story/twu-stands-solidarity-blet-strike-against-nj- transit #UnionStrong # ...
https://www.facebook.com/TWULocal100/posts/joint-statement-f…

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web search NEUTRAL — Supervisors and managers are obligated to New York City Transit to report what you tell them. You should always consult with your union representative for any ...
https://www.twulocal100.org/sites/twulocal100.org/files/full…

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Claim 8: “Hochul and Mayor Mamdani... have claimed the pied-a-terre tax will raise $500 million.”

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Claim 9: “Kathy Hochul's pied-a-terre tax now targets second-home apartments and co-ops valued at $1 million”

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Claim 10: “The MTA's financial condition has considerably improved for funding its capital program, according to a new report.”

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Multiple web search results reference State Comptroller DiNapoli's reports on the MTA's debt profile and progress in funding capital programs, specifically noting substantial progress and strides in advancing programs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The lieutenant governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the Government of the State of New York. It is the second highest-ranking official in state government. The li…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is an inner suburb of New York City, immediately to the north of the borough of the Bronx. As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon,_New_York

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Congestion pricing in New York City, also known as the Central Business District Tolling Program or CBDTP, began on January 5, 2025. It applies to most motor vehicular traffic using the central busine…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congestion_pricing_in_New_York…

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Claim 11: “The MTA is locked in intense contract negotiations with TWU Local 100 representing 41,000 city subway, bus and other transit workers in NYC Transit.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the current status of contract negotiations or the specific membership count of TWU Local 100.

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Claim 12: “The MTA projects dedicating only 13.5% of its operating budget for capital debt service through this year”

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The evidence confirms the existence of the Comptroller's report on MTA debt, but the specific 13.5% projection is not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MTA may refer to:
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Claim 13: “The cop-turned-activist ran an unsuccessful bid for City Council in 2020 when he was still on the force”

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Claim 14: “In 2015, Raymond and 11 other black and Hispanic cops filed a federal lawsuit against the department, accusing supervisors in the NYPD transit bureau of mandating arrest quotas of people of color.”

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Claim 15: “Debt backed by the MTA’s operating budget dropped from 37% for the 2015-2019 capital program to 19% in the 2025-2029 capital program”

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While web search results confirm the existence of DiNapoli's report on MTA debt, the specific percentage drop from 37% to 19% is not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets, though the context of the report is confirmed.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MTA may refer to:
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Claim 16: “Her campaign and the state Democratic committee had a massive $32 million on-hand at the start of the year.”

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Claim 17: “Anthony Miranda, a holdover from ex-Mayor Eric Adams' tenure, was formally let go as sheriff on Thursday”

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Claim 18: “More than 1,300 Jewish New Yorkers – including rabbis and cantors from across the city -- signed open letters demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani do more to combat antisemitism.”

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Claim 19: “Studies showed some 290,000 non-profit-owned apartments were at a "breaking point" and in financial distress.”

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Claim 20: “He retired from the NYPD in 2023.”

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Claim 21: “Two transport union chapters are backing Republican Bruce Blakeman in a snub to incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul for governor”

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Two independent web search results confirm that TWU Local 106 and other transport union chapters are endorsing Bruce Blakeman for Governor.

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web search NEUTRAL — 11 hours ago · We are proud to be the first NYC Transit Union to Endorse Bruce Blakeman for Governor! On May 29, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, ...
https://twu106.org/twu-local-106-rallies-support-for-bruce-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Leaders of TWU Local 106, which represents frontline supervisors in New York City Transit's bus and subways, will officially endorse Bruce ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/29/us-news/2-transport-union-chap…

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 hours ago · 62K followers · 77 following · 3323 posts · @bruceblakemanforgovernor: “”
https://www.instagram.com/bruceblakemanforgovernor/

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Claim 22: “GOP candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman will be able to tap into up to $4 million in campaign matching funds under a state program, an appeals court ruled Thursday.”

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Claim 23: “TWU Local 252, which represents transit operators, school bus drivers and other workers on Long Island”

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The official TWU Local 252 website and news reports confirm they represent workers, including school bus drivers, across Nassau and Suffolk Counties (Long Island).

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web search NEUTRAL — Transport Workers Union, Local 252. Local 252 represents 4500 workers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
https://www.twulocal252.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 18, 2025 · Nearly 50 school bus drivers, monitors, and aides represented by Teamsters Local 251 unanimously ratified their first agreement with DATTCO, a ...
https://www.facebook.com/TransportWorkersUnion/posts/local-2…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 8, 2017 · ... Transport Workers Union Local 252, which represents nearly 400 drivers, monitors and mechanics. The parties negotiated until 2:30 a.m. ...
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/school-bus-str…

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Claim 24: “Apartments and co-ops valued at between $1 million and $3 million will be hit with a 4% tax”

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Claim 25: “By 2028, the city will now have to create a sweeping new property assessment to find the market value of homes through recent comparable sales for phase two.”

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Claim 26: “Similar properties valued at $3 to $5 million will see 5.25% added vat”

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