Federal prosecutors looking into NYC Council member and Hochul aide for accepting bribes to assist migrant shelter operator
A Brooklyn City Council member, along with her sister—who works for Governor Kathy Hochul—and her husband, a Democratic state lawmaker, are being investigated by federal prosecutors for alleged bribery. This involves supporting an immigrant shelter provider that has secured $200 million in city contracts. City Councilmember Farrah Lewis and Hochul’s sister, Debbie Lewis, who previously […]
Blakeman alleges Hochul is involved in a pay-to-play arrangement with Uber to secure her re-election.
Blakeman Accuses Hochul of Uber Collusion Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has alleged that Governor Kathy Hochul is collaborating with ride-hailing company Uber to secure her re-election. Uber has invested $8 million into a super PAC called Citizens for Affordable Rates, which is backing Hochul’s initiative to reduce New York’s high auto insurance costs. “Kathy […]
Mamdani misses Bernie Sanders’ Bronx rally focused on taxing the wealthy as conflicts over progressive legislation rise with Gov. Hochul.
Large Turnout for “Tax the Rich” Rally in the Bronx A substantial number of left-leaning supporters gathered for a “Tax the Rich” rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders in the Bronx on Sunday. Interestingly, Mayor Zoran Mamdani didn’t participate, as he navigates a complex relationship with Governor Hochul regarding tax policies. Over 1,000 attendees filled the […]
Steve Forbes: Hochul asks the wealthy to come back after years of discouraging achievement
Hochul’s Appeal Reflects New York’s Challenges Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent request for wealthy individuals to return to New York reveals a deeper issue. When leaders essentially say, “We need your financial support,” it signals more a weakness than strength, exposing flaws within the state’s economic model. Her plea feels somewhat absurd, almost like a comedic […]
Hochul officially proposes postponing New York’s climate requirements due to significant upcoming utility increases.
Governor Kathy Hochul Seeks Delay on Environmental Policies ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for a postponement of her own Democratic climate legislation as New Yorkers face increasing utility costs. With re-election approaching in November, she has formally requested to delay the rollout of environmental policies that could lead to rising gas prices by […]
Hochul refers to millionaires as ‘patriotic’ for remaining in New York.
New York Governor’s Plea to Wealthy Taxpayers Governor Kathy Hochul of New York recently expressed concern over the trend of wealthy taxpayers relocating to states with lower taxes, like Florida and Tennessee. She labeled those billionaires who remain in New York to support a broad social welfare network as “patriotic.” The landscape is shifting. With […]
Kathy Hochul Appeals to Wealthy Residents Who Left New York for Florida to Come Back and Support ‘Generous Social Programs’
Calls for Wealthy New Yorkers to Return Home On March 11, New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged affluent residents to come back from Florida in order to support the state’s extensive social programs. There’s been a notable rise in the number of wealthy New Yorkers moving to Florida. In the lead-up to the 2025 elections, […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul suggests the state’s tax base is shrinking
Hochul Addresses New York’s Tax Challenges Governor Kathy Hochul of New York recently expressed concerns about the state’s declining tax base, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining wealthy taxpayers to sustain social programs. She made these comments during the “New York Agenda: Albany Summit” organized by Politico. Hochul illustrated her point by encouraging wealthy individuals to […]
Charter schools in New York City urge Hochul and Mamdani for funding for pre-K and 3-K during the push for universal childcare
Charter Schools Left Out of New Child Care Expansion New York City charter school educators are expressing concerns about being excluded from Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s planned massive expansion of universal child care. This ambitious initiative, costing $4.5 billion, aims to provide universal child care for the city’s 2-year-olds and enhance preschool […]
Governor Kathy Hochul pulls back on plans for robotaxi expansion in New York
New York City has decided to halt the expansion of its robotaxi service to areas outside of the city. Governor Kathy Hochul has retracted her plan to introduce robotaxi services in smaller towns across the state, meaning that for now, self-driving options will only be available in New York City. If you’re in Buffalo, Rochester, […]