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 […]
Bruce Blakeman confronts challenges in the New York governor race as Hochul highlights a $32M Democratic fund.
Blakeman Faces Financial Challenge Against Hochul ALBANY – Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is going up against considerable financial odds in his campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Democratic Party. This party has backing from influential labor unions, affluent corporations, and billionaire supporters, which makes the competition quite daunting. As of […]
Hochul promised to help New Yorkers save significantly on car insurance, but the plan is already encountering resistance.
Governor Cathy Hochul has made a commitment to help drivers reduce their auto insurance costs by modifying state laws related to personal injury lawsuits. However, prominent attorneys are determined to oppose any such changes. Hochul has expressed her intention to implement reforms that address the rising costs of auto insurance, emphasizing that New Yorkers, on […]