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Zohran Mamdani decides not to support Kathy Hochul’s re-election after she backed him in the NYC mayoral race: ‘[She] was taken advantage of’

Zohran Mamdani decides not to support Kathy Hochul's re-election after she backed him in the NYC mayoral race: '[She] was taken advantage of'

Zoran Mamdani has opted not to back Governor Kathy Hochul in her reelection efforts. Hochul had previously supported Mamdani during his mayoral campaign, emphasizing shared values with democratic socialists, particularly regarding affordability. Despite this support, Mamdani stated on Monday that, at least for now, he would not endorse Hochul’s election bid for next year. In […]

Hochul’s surprising endorsement of Zohran Mamdani was a strategic move to avoid a leftist challenge in the Democratic primary, sources indicate: ‘She distanced herself’

Hochul's surprising endorsement of Zohran Mamdani was a strategic move to avoid a leftist challenge in the Democratic primary, sources indicate: 'She distanced herself'

Political Dynamics Surrounding Governor Kathy Hochul’s Support for Zoran Mamdani Governor Kathy Hochul seems to be navigating a complicated political landscape in her support for Zoran Mamdani, who is running to unseat the Socialist Mayor. It appears that her backing of Mamdani is an attempt to ally with the far-left, perhaps to address some of […]

Trump describes Hochul’s support for the NYC mayoral candidate as ‘surprising’

Trump describes Hochul's support for the NYC mayoral candidate as 'surprising'

Mamdani’s Rise and Trump’s Response Former President Donald Trump expressed surprise over the significant backing garnered by Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor in New York City. This reaction came shortly after Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Mamdani. On social media, Trump conveyed his disapproval, commenting that federal funding for major cities might be jeopardized […]

Hochul’s thoughtless remark: Letters

Hochul's thoughtless remark: Letters

Problem: Gov. Kathy Hochul advises black church members not to spend checks on alcohol Kathy Hochul’s comments to a predominantly black audience about not using government checks for alcohol raised eyebrows and sparked controversy (“Government Backlash,” September 11). Had a Republican governor made such a statement, the public outcry would likely have been intense. But […]

Lawmakers vow to reveal the truth about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $11B home care contract following allegations of foul play: ‘Something here stinks’

Lawmakers vow to reveal the truth about Gov. Kathy Hochul's $11B home care contract following allegations of foul play: 'Something here stinks'

Concerns Grow Over Medicaid Home Care Program State lawmakers are pressing for more transparency as new evidence emerges regarding the oversight of Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration in managing an extensive $11 billion Medicaid home care initiative. Officials from Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) recently informed a state senator that the company had been inaccurately sworn under […]

Kathy Hochul’s criticism of Mike Lawler only emphasizes her own shortcomings.

Kathy Hochul's criticism of Mike Lawler only emphasizes her own shortcomings.

Hochul’s Critique of Lawler Raises Eyebrows Governor Kathy Hochul has surprisingly criticized Rep. Mike Lawler for not confronting his party. It’s a bit peculiar, really. She seemed to laugh at Hudson Valley Republicans trying to tackle issues like rezoning and gerrymandering, but then went on to say that Lawler “wanted to play with salt,” mocking […]

Hochul’s approval rating remains low as she approaches reelection, new polls indicate.

Hochul's approval rating remains low as she approaches reelection, new polls indicate.

Poll Shows Gov. Kathy Hochul Struggling Ahead of 2026 Election ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is shaking up stagnant polling numbers as incumbents gear up for their re-election campaign in 2026. A recent Siena University poll reveals her challenges. Currently, Hochul’s approval ratings are quite unfavorable, with 47% of voters seeing her in a negative […]