Hochul suggests adding $500 million to pensions while facing off against unions in budget dispute.
ALBANY – Standoff Over Public Pensions Delays New York State Budget The ongoing standoff between Governor Kathy Hochul and New York’s major labor union regarding public pensions is causing significant delays in the already postponed state budget. The leaders of the Empire State are pushing back against what they view as excessive demands, which could […]
Governor Hochul suggests a law to prevent local police from helping ICE.
New York’s Budget Proposal Targets Immigration Enforcement Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has introduced a budget request for fiscal year 2027 that includes new measures aimed at limiting the authority of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The goal is to challenge the federal agency’s power, although experts predict that the initiative might […]
Mamdani, Hochul, and others’ extreme opposition to ICE is jeopardizing public safety now.
Mayor’s Response to Anti-ICE Protest Raises Eyebrows Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s reaction to the protest against ICE outside a Brooklyn hospital on Saturday night showcased a heightened level of distrust toward the federal government. He criticized ICE, but interestingly, he wasn’t the only one making waves. Brooklyn City Council member Sandy Nurse seems to have outdone […]
Dozens of upset New York politicians call on Hochul to pardon convicted ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran, claiming it is a clear injustice.
Over 30 state lawmakers are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to grant a pardon to Eric Duran, a former NYPD sergeant. Duran, who was convicted of manslaughter, has referred to the case as a “clear miscarriage of justice.” Republican Rep. Matt Slater led a letter, signed by approximately 40 of his colleagues, asking Hochul to consider […]
GOP candidate challenges Hochul to a debate after she sends her running mate on a press tour in Long Island
Blakeman Challenges Hochul to Debate on Long Island Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman has issued a challenge to Governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to come to Long Island for a debate. This challenge comes after his campaign sent his running mate, Adrian Adams, on a press tour focused on criticizing Blakeman. Adams, the Democratic candidate […]
Bruce Blakeman criticizes Hochul and Mamdani’s proposal for a pied-à-terre tax
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is currently campaigning for the New York governorship, expressed criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani’s proposal for a tax on luxury second homes valued over $5 million. He labeled it as yet another misguided left-wing initiative that is driving businesses and jobs away. This proposed tax is […]
Zohran Mamdani and the NYC council leader join forces to extract more funding from Albany, putting Hochul in a challenging position once more.
Budget Talks Between NYC Officials and Governor Hochul Mayor Zoran Mamdani and City Council President Julie Menin recently attempted to secure more financial assistance from Albany, but Governor Kathy Hochul dismissed their request on Tuesday, expressing growing frustration. Hochul faced inquiries about potential extra funding for New York City after Mamdani and Menin, who represent […]
Ken Griffin to talk with Hochul about New York’s path forward following the Mamdani dispute
Ken Griffin Moves to Address Economic Issues Directly with NY Governor Ken Griffin, the founder of Citadel, is intensifying his conflict with New York City’s mayor, opting to meet directly with Governor Cathy Hochul regarding the state’s financial situation. This announcement came on Tuesday while he was participating in the World Financial Summit in Oslo. […]
Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman need to confront the union members who are threatening an LIRR strike.
LIRR Unions Threaten Strike if Wage Demands Aren’t Met Five influential unions representing LIRR workers are threatening to paralyze metropolitan areas unless the MTA agrees to a substantial wage increase. If negotiations fail, a strike could begin as soon as May 16th, leading to the shutdown of rail services across much of New York. Both […]
Residents in upstate areas and suburbs are upset as financially needy NYC receives aid from Hochul and dominates state budget discussions.
Frustration Over Budget Focus in New York There’s a feeling of budget envy brewing. Residents in rural areas surrounding New York City are expressing frustration that the cash-strapped metropolis seems to dominate discussions in ongoing state budget negotiations, while their own communities face funding shortages. Some state lawmakers are looking to replicate the success of […]