Rep. Lee Zeldin concedes to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York governor’s race

NEW YORK — Rep. Lee Zeldin conceded to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday afternoon, about 13 hours after The Associated Press called New York’s tighter-than-expected race for governor. “I would like to congratulate New York Governor Kathy Hochul on her election to a full four-year term,” Zeldin said in a statement. “This race was a once-in-a-generation campaign, with a very close margin in the bluest of blue states.” “Those controlling Albany should take note,” he added. Zeldin, a crime-focused Long Island Republican who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election won by President Joe Biden,...