GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman stands by his support for the Buffalo Bills while Hochul criticizes him as a ‘new fan’
Blakeman Defends His Long-Time Support for the Bills ALBANY — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman responded Tuesday to what he perceived as a jab from Governor Kathy Hochul, who referred to him as a “new fan” of the Buffalo Bills. “I was at a Bills game last week,” Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, remarked, referring […]
Critics of Hochul caution that New York cannot support affordability commitments made in the ‘State of the State,’ such as universal childcare.
Is Kath Affordable? Governor Kathy Hochul’s upcoming State of the State address on Tuesday might signal yet another record-setting budget for New York. However, her promise of “affordability” without raising taxes is drawing skepticism from various critics. Hochul is expected to present her state budget on January 20, and there are ongoing questions about funding, […]
Hochul increases subway safety funding by $77 million, supporting a plan to address NYC ‘super speeders’
Governor Hochul Announces Subway Safety Fund Increase ALBANY — During her State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a $77 million boost to the subway safety fund. This increase supports a strategy to sanction “superspeeders” while also incentivizing transit advocates to tackle driver behavior. Hochul expressed her backing for a pilot initiative aimed […]
Hochul aims to change an outdated law in New York that prohibits dancing in restaurants.
Changes on the Dance Floor Governor Cathy Hochul is looking to shake things up—literally. She’s set to repeal an outdated law reminiscent of “Footloose!” that prohibited dancing in certain restaurants and bars. In her upcoming speech and the 2026 State Policy Statement, Hochul plans to instruct the state Liquor Board to introduce hybrid licenses for […]
Governor Kathy Hochul avoids election-year challenges in cautious 2026 ‘State of the State’ speech
Hochul’s Cautious Approach in 2026 Address Governor Cathy Hochul seems to be opting for a cautious strategy. During her State of the State address on Tuesday, she appeared to steer clear of contentious election-year topics, focusing instead on more popular policies like universal child care. Before Hochul’s speech in Albany, the State Department’s agenda indicated […]
Hochul faces pressure to move further left while outlining her plans for the election year.
Pressure on Governor Hochul for Immigration Sanctuary Law Governor Kathy Hochul is under increased pressure to pass the NY4All Act, a pro-sanctuary law, before her upcoming State of the State address. She has hinted at backing a new measure that would permit New Yorkers to sue federal employees. The push for a sanctuary policy has […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman begins his second term highlighting achievements and criticizing Hochul.
Blakeman’s Swearing-In Ceremony Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman kicked off his second term on Monday with a bustling swearing-in ceremony, where he sharply criticized Governor Cathy Hochul. This might just hint at an upcoming election battle. Over 600 supporters attended the event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Blakeman, a Republican, was re-elected in a […]
Hochul aims for higher taxes on New York’s AI and data centers as they draw from the energy grid.
It’s a significant shift in direction. Governor Hochul is proposing that AI and other energy-hungry data centers pay more for electricity to mitigate rising costs for regular consumers. She mentioned this is essential to avoid shocking price hikes for families and small businesses. “Massive data centers are driving up electricity demand faster than our grid […]
“Tax the wealthy” Socialists warn Hochul privately if she doesn’t comply
This week, New York City Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul seemed united in a photo op, but behind the scenes, other officials from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have ramped up their criticisms and threats against the governor. The duo was all smiles while unveiling a massive socialist initiative aimed at providing free childcare, […]
Governor Hochul and Bruce Blakeman exchange heated remarks at Long Island event as the New York gubernatorial race intensifies
The Gloves Are Off! On Friday, tension flared between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her likely Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, as they both addressed their home turf in Long Island, gearing up for what promises to be a tumultuous election year. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive and a supporter of Trump, kicked off the public exchange […]