Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman cautions that Hochul’s anti-ICE legislation will have negative consequences.
Nassau County’s Executive Criticizes Hochul’s Immigration Proposal Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has criticized state and local Democratic lawmakers over Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proposal to end the county’s cooperative agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hochul announced the bill on Friday, which was welcomed by local Democratic representatives, but Blakeman, a Republican, […]
Hochul’s budget plan features significant Medicaid expenditure, but Dr. Oz may jeopardize New York’s funding choices.
Changes to New York’s Medicaid Budget Proposal Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal includes a notable hike in Medicaid spending, which is already considerably above what other states allocate. However, Dr. Oz may have other plans regarding the nearly $10 billion in trust funds designated for New York City. The proposed budget outlines an 11.4% increase […]
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 […]