Mamdani puts Hochul in a difficult position and leaves Democrats anxious with bold ‘tax the rich’ demand: ‘A slap in the face’
Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s bold proposal to “tax the rich” has caught the attention of both progressives and conservatives, putting Governor Kathy Hochul in a challenging position, especially in an election year, officials expressed to the Post. When asked about Mamdani’s potentially reckless call for a 2% billionaire tax—threatening a 9.5% property tax rise if his […]
Bruce Blakeman criticizes NY Governor Kathy Hochul for the $1.5B budget ‘bailout’ for Zohran Mamdani.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s Financial Support for NYC Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allocate $1.5 billion in state funds to aid New York City, which is grappling with a budget deficit under new Mayor Zoran Mamdani. According to Nassau County executives, that money could be […]
New York Republicans encourage Hochul to support scholarship tax incentives despite opposition from teachers’ unions
New York House Republicans Push for Tax Credit Scholarship Program House Republicans in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to adopt a federal tax credit scholarship program specifically for New York City. This request has stirred up tensions with prominent teachers’ unions. To date, the Democratic governor has declined to endorse a plan that […]
Hochul rushes to preserve health program covering 1.7 million individuals in New York
Health Insurance Uncertainty for Long Island Worker Edward Lawler, a 62-year-old from Long Island, has dedicated many years to a small printing company and expresses a genuine love for his job. However, he finds the health insurance offered by his employer to be quite costly, which would significantly reduce his $50,000 annual salary. As a […]
Hochul directs $1.5 billion to NYC as partial support following Zohran Mamdani’s requests for a tax increase
Hochul Commits $1.5 Billion to New York City as Budget Woes Loom Governor Kathy Hochul is allocating another $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds to New York City, aiding Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who is actively calling for increased taxes on wealthy residents. On Monday, Hochul unveiled plans for an extra $1 billion in this fiscal year, […]
Hochul commits a mistake on Long Island that has locals frustrated
“Join” the game, Kat! Governor Kathy Hochul is facing criticism after mistakenly saying she spent the day “on” Long Island, which didn’t sit well with some in Queens. The Democratic governor, who hails from upstate New York, erroneously used “in” instead of “on” in a now-deleted social media post. A reporter managed to capture the […]
Hochul alerts that NY will not provide additional funds to the city.
Governor Cathy Hochul expressed on Tuesday that New York State has already provided substantial assistance to New York City as Mayor Zoran Mamdani prepares to visit Albany to advocate for the city’s budget needs. The day before Mamdani’s trip to the capital for a legislative event dubbed “Tin Cup Day,” Hochul deflected questions regarding additional […]
Transit union hesitates to support Gov. Hochul
Union Withdraws Support for Hochul Governor Hochul, it seems, might want to keep her distance from the door—at least the one leading to re-election. John Samuelsen, who leads the International Transportation Workers Union, which represents around 60,000 workers across New York’s transit and airline sectors, announced on Tuesday that the union will not back Hochul […]
Bruce Blakeman from the GOP selects an upstate NY sheriff as his running mate to challenge Governor Hochul.
Blakeman Chooses Tough-on-Crime Sheriff for Gubernatorial Run Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor, is reportedly set to choose Richard Giardino, an upstate sheriff noted for his tough-on-crime policies and pro-gun rights views, as his running mate, according to sources familiar with the situation. Giardino, currently the sheriff of Fulton County, is likely to be […]
Governor Kathy Hochul secures convention support to be the Democratic candidate for governor
Syracuse – New York Democrats Endorse Hochul for Re-election New York Democrats have officially backed Governor Kathy Hochul, who received the party’s endorsement during the convention in Syracuse on Friday. This endorsement seems to indicate that Hochul plans to frame the November election largely around President Trump’s influence. Hochul secured a convincing 85% of the […]