Mamdani advocates for another tax increase, challenging fellow Democrat Hochul’s budget plan
Mayor Pushes for Tax Increases Despite State Budget Proposal Mayor Zoran Mamdani expressed skepticism over Governor Kathy Hochul’s state budget plan, which aims to avoid raising income taxes. He announced his intention to advocate for these increases nonetheless. This move is part of Mamdani’s strategy to align himself with Hochul and her more liberal supporters, […]
Hochul’s historic $260 billion budget plan for New York relies on a strong stock market and the Zyn tax.
New York’s Budget Plans So, here’s the big question: how will New York fund its hefty $260 billion budget without hiking taxes? Governor Kathy Hochul recently laid out her strategy, banking on unexpected Wall Street bonuses to fill the gap. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, introduced alongside Hochul’s speech in Albany, is leaning […]
Hochul’s proposed $260 billion New York State budget at a record level does not raise taxes for the time being.
Hochul’s State Budget Proposal Won’t Include Income Tax Increases ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is moving forward with her $260 billion state budget proposal without planning to increase income taxes, according to sources familiar with her plans. The proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year surpasses last year’s $252 billion plan and is expected to […]
Hochul’s eye-catching Second Ave. Subway proposal uses the MTA to draw attention.
New York Subway Issues Continue Amid Political Maneuvering The state of New York’s subway system could be vastly improved if not for the governors prioritizing headlines over substantial governance. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently proposed Second Avenue project exemplifies this trend. On Tuesday, Hochul indicated that officials should abandon a century-old plan to extend the Q […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman reveals Trump-style hat and criticizes rival Hochul’s State of the State address.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s State Address Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent State of the State address, alleging she was mimicking President Trump’s style, even wearing a red cap that said, “Make New York Happy Again – Vote for Blakeman.” Blakeman, recently sworn in for a second term, is likely running against […]
Hochul’s 2026 plans: Anti-ICE policies, tuition freeze, and increased child care
Governor Hochul’s 2026 State Plan Overview ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 plans involve some significant new initiatives. These include policies that limit ICE operations in certain “sensitive locations,” allowing testing of self-driving vehicles in upstate cities, establishing a semiconductor chip design center in Down, and extending tuition freezes at City College and SUNY, according […]
Hochul’s massive deception regarding AI data centers
Governor Hochul’s Take on AI and Power Costs Governor Cathy Hochul has warned about the impending surge in artificial intelligence, suggesting that it will lead to the creation of “massive data centres” which will deplete power resources faster than our grid can handle. This, she claims, could also contribute to rising home prices. If that […]
Governor Kathy Hochul’s assisted suicide proposal raises concerns from a Catholic lawyer
Catholic Attorneys Express Concern Over Assisted Suicide Bill in New York Catholic family law attorneys in New York have recently voiced their concerns through a letter addressing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to legalize physician-assisted suicide. John Burdon, a family law attorney from Long Island, stated in the letter, obtained by a news outlet, his disappointment […]
New York landmarks, including the World Trade Center, illuminated in green for Muslim American Heritage Month following Hochul’s directive
New York Declares January Muslim American Heritage Month On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York proclaimed January as statewide Muslim American Heritage Month. Additionally, she instructed that 16 notable landmarks, including One World Trade Center, be illuminated in green to “celebrate Muslim American heritage and culture.” “New York is home to the largest Muslim-American […]
Lee Zeldin puts a stop to $2.3B for Biden’s green school buses, jeopardizing Hochul’s electric vehicle mandate
EPA Halts Electric School Bus Spending Amid Concerns WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Secretary Lee Zeldin is suspending the remaining $2.3 billion budget for the Biden administration’s electric school bus initiative. This decision follows complaints about breakdowns in cold weather and delays in production, particularly related to a mandate from New York Governor […]