Hochul advocates for a new tax on ZYN and nicotine products in New York, but critics are upset.
Tax Proposal on Nicotine Products Sparks Controversy in New York New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul is advancing a plan to impose a tax on ZYN pouches, along with other nicotine products, at the same rate as cigarettes. This move has ignited criticism from various quarters, who argue that it undermines a potentially less harmful alternative […]
GOP opponent mocks Hochul for claiming Manhattan DA might eventually hold a federal position
Political Tensions Emerge Over Manhattan’s Prosecutor Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has expressed admiration for Manhattan’s chief prosecutor, Alvin Bragg, while criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul for her support of him. Hochul even hinted that she might seek a federal position in the future but reaffirmed her backing of Bragg. During a recent speech at the […]
Hochul avoids reversing criminal justice reforms such as Raise the Age, claiming NYS has successfully implemented them.
“Mission accomplished” and “done” mean the same thing, right? Governor Kathy Hochul faced some confusion after defending her proposed $260 billion budget for the coming year, particularly regarding issues of public safety and the state’s “raise the age” law. “We’ve managed to push through numerous criminal justice reforms that others didn’t think were possible,” she […]
New York Governor Candidate Bruce Blakeman Criticizes Democrat Kathy Hochul for Issuing Truck Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul for allegedly endangering New Yorkers by issuing commercial truck driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. Blakeman claimed that nearly half of the CDLs distributed by Hochul were given to individuals who are undocumented, some of whom reportedly lack basic English literacy skills, according to reports. The […]
Blakeman criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul for granting truck driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Immigration Enforcement Dominates Gubernatorial Race Immigration enforcement is emerging as a significant topic in the ongoing gubernatorial election. Republican hopeful Bruce Blakeman has accused the Democratic incumbent, Kathy Hochul, of granting commercial truck driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Blakeman claims that under Hochul, over half of New York’s commercial driver’s licenses were issued to undocumented […]
Governor Hochul discreetly puts aside the downtown 2nd Ave. subway project to prioritize a route through Harlem.
Governor Hochul Advances Second Avenue Subway Plans Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing forward with her long-awaited Second Avenue subway project, but this move has raised concerns about the timeline for completing other lines. She recently unveiled plans to extend the subway along 125th Street, adding new Q stations at Lenox Avenue, St. Nicholas Avenue, and […]
Governor Hochul and Letitia James absent from Tom Suozzi’s campaign launch on Long Island
Long Island Representative Declines Hochul and James’ Re-election Campaign Invitation A key figure in Long Island’s House of Representatives has turned down an invitation from Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James to kick off their re-election efforts, as reported. Representative Tom Suozzi received the invitation for a February 7 event that included many […]
Hochul boasts about $109M for Nassau University Medical Center, but critics say it was already owed to the hospital.
State Funding for Nassau University Medical Center Faces Criticism New York Governor Cathy Hochul has announced a $109 million investment in Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC), aiming to reduce the hospital’s significant deficit and support its ongoing operational changes. However, some critics argue that this funding merely addresses financial issues that should already have been […]
Governor Hochul delivers a speech on MLK Day criticizing ICE and commending DA Alvin Bragg.
Governor Hochul Addresses Church Service, Critiques ICE In her speech at a Sunday service celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., Governor Cathy Hochul took the opportunity to criticize ICE and hinted that Manhattan’s district attorney could eventually aim for the role of attorney general. Speaking to over 1,000 attendees at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church, Hochul began […]
Kathy Hochul promises to take action against illegal flavored vapes as New York sees a surge of unreliable products.
New York Governor Takes Aim at Illegal Flavored E-Cigarettes Governor Kathy Hochul has committed to addressing the issue of illegal flavored e-cigarettes that are prevalent in New York by establishing a registry of legal products to support law enforcement efforts. Even though flavored e-cigarettes are banned in the state and haven’t been approved by the […]