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We're fresh off this year's big election cycle with some decisive races in New York. Next year, voters will decide who will lead the state.

A new Siena research poll shows Gov. Hochul up 20 points over upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik. That's down 5 points from September's survey. Those who were polled were not asked specifically about Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's possible run.

The poll also shows New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's favorability is growing statewide while Sen. Chuck Schumer's is at an all-time low.

Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg joined Rich Barrabi to break down all the numbers.

Also, Kevin McCaffrey, the Suffolk Legislature's presiding officer, discusses Republican gains, the term limit law and his future political aspirations.