Hochul finds Trump’s uncertainty about supporting the Constitution ‘surprising’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed disbelief on Monday regarding President Trump’s recent interview comments, where he implied uncertainty about adhering to the U.S. Constitution. “It’s shocking and reveals everything about this presidency and the individual in question. He seems indifferent to the Constitution, and that’s concerning,” Hochul remarked during an interview with CNN News […]
Hochul rejects the idea of Elise Stefanik running for governor of New York.
On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul made a bold statement regarding the possibility of Republican Representative Elise Stefanik running for governor in 2026, saying, “Bring it on.” The Democratic governor emphasized that she isn’t intimidated by lawmakers like Stefanik (R-NY), who believes she’s in the “strongest position” in nearly two decades to become the first Republican […]
Elise Stefanik considers her chances of beating NY Governor Kathy Hochul while thinking about a 2026 campaign.
As the 2026 race approaches, Rep. Elise Stefanik feels she’s “in the strongest position to lose” in almost two decades, aiming to become New York’s first Republican leader in that time. In a recent conversation, Stefanik (R-NY) confidently outlined her key priorities—issues like tax, education, crime, immigration, and energy—while also commenting on the “unpopular liberal […]
Amtrak criticizes Hochul and the MTA for shifting blame regarding tunnel closures that may cause delays
Amtrak’s president, Roger Harris, has sharply criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her reluctance to take on some responsibility for the impending tunnel closure, which could lead to train delays as early as next week. In a pointed letter to Hochul, Harris expressed surprise at her final objections to the Amtrak tunnel closure plan, especially since […]
Hochul will make good on threat to pull $1.3B from Penn Station overhaul after Trump booted MTA from project
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is good for her threat to withdraw $1.3 billion in state funding aimed at overhauling the much-anticipated Penn Station, she said Friday — that negotiations over her massive budget proposals have been dragged out. Hochul proposed that cash would be directed towards initiatives to address “fare avoidance and other issues” […]
Hochul defies Trump’s deadline to end congestion toll, risking NY funding cuts
New York Gov. Kathy Hawtle (D) risks losing federal funds after refusing to follow President Donald Trump’s demands to close the Manhattan crowds. The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation gave Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authorities until Sunday to close the $9-dollar casualties, but the governor and MTA officials refused. “The federal government will send billions […]
Hochul, MTA set to blow off Trump deadline to kill congestion tolls
As NYC mayorate Eric Adams administration has sparked her in lawsuit and supported her to keep the highly controversial scheme alive, Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to blow another federal deadline intended to halt $9 traffic casualties to enter parts of Manhattan. Both the city and the state Department of Transport on Friday joined the […]
Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik, RN.Y. has already begun a barb deal in the 2026 governor’s race amid reports Republican lawmakers are considering running. When asked about Stefanik’s potential bid, Democrats responded by saying they had heard from “people in the North” about Trump’s tariff policy and how it would affect […]
NY Gov. Hochul looks to free violent criminals to mask prison staffing disaster she fueled: Report
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is reportedly hoping to release violent criminals as the nation is fighting the tough prison staffing crisis. Last month, Corrections Director Daniel Maltasquero III announced that the state had fired 2,000 corrections officers for taking part in a “illegal” 22-day strike. Before the strike, the state’s prison system had […]
Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving for violent offenses in budget deal: sources
Gov. Kathy Hochul hopes prisoners will spend time on violent crimes, and are eligible for the program, allowing them to shorten their sentences. Hochul reports that he would like to allow some violent offenders to qualify for the Merit Time program. This allows non-violent offenders to take a break from writing by completing their degrees […]