New York Governor Kathy Hochul is once again making headlines as she moves to curb the authority of prominent Black Democratic officials, raising eyebrows over the timing of these actions during Black History Month. Following her recent sidelining of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Hochul is now reportedly working to limit the power of New York City Mayor Eric Adams amid his ongoing federal corruption investigation. While she has stopped short of removing him from office, insiders suggest she is imposing new "guardrails" on his administration.

On February 24, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado publicly announced that he would not seek re-election alongside Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 gubernatorial race. In his statement, Delgado expressed a commitment to complete his current term but emphasized his intention to explore future political opportunities, stating, "All options are on the table, and I will be exploring them."