Zeldin, Stefanik slam Hochul over gas car ban, denying NYers ‘right to choose’
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Zeldin, Stefanik slam Hochul over gas car ban, denying NYers ‘right to choose’

WASHINGTON — Seven of New York’s Republican members of Congress ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul Friday for attempting to take away the “right to choose” by banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. A letter organized by upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik and signed by gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin…

Kathy Hochul slammed for $1B election-year ‘slush funds’
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Kathy Hochul slammed for $1B election-year ‘slush funds’

Gov. Kathy Hochul treated herself to nearly $1 billion worth of pork-barrel spending in this year’s state budget — allowing her to freely hand out cash as she runs for election against Republican challenger Lee Zeldin. Hochul and her Democratic allies in the Legislature added the $920 million worth of…

Hochul’s questioning charges against McDonald’s ‘ax man’ is political theater
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Hochul’s questioning charges against McDonald’s ‘ax man’ is political theater

Yes, Gov. Kathy Hochul is questioning the handling of McDonald’s “ax-man” Michael Palacios. But it’s to try to blur the ugly fact that his instant release without bail highlights her own public-safety failures as Election Day nears. Palacios walked free after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office lowered felony criminal-mischief…

Kathy Hochul says shooting contests staying despite new gun law
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Kathy Hochul says shooting contests staying despite new gun law

Residents of upstate New York are fearing another legislative misfire by Albany Democrats who restricted concealed weapons earlier this year in response to a controversial decision by the Supreme Court. Rural residents have been up in arms since lawmakers passed legislation at the end of June banning firearms at a…

NY governor candidates Hochul, Zeldin agree to debate — but not yet on number
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NY governor candidates Hochul, Zeldin agree to debate — but not yet on number

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin have found something they agree on – New Yorkers ought to hear them debate ahead of the Nov. 8 election for governor. “New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to witness first hand where the two candidates for Governor stand on the issues…