Gov. Kathy Hochul asked the public for 45 days to make the transition and start implementing key changes. Here’s what she’s done in that time.
Kathy Hochul
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Low-profile Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is no stranger to politics
Calls for Gov. Cuomo’s resignation amid sexual harassment allegations and a nursing home scandal have focused attention on Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Duffy on Cuomo allegations: ‘Not once have I heard of such things’
Asked if he had ever heard of misconduct complaints against Gov. Cuomo during his time as lt. governor, Bob Duffy replied, “Never.”
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Williams, Hochul differ on Lieutenant Governor’s role
New York’s lieutenant governor can seem like an odd seat to fight for, but there have been several Democratic and Republican primaries for it since 1990. The lieutenant governor can deliver tie-breaking votes in the State Senate, but otherwise doesn’t have many chances to act on – and take credit for – things that voters […]
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Cuomo deserves our vote
(As in September’s Democratic Primary, City’s editorial staff is divided on its endorsement for governor. Endorsements from both sides follow, with the staff majority first.) Andrew Cuomo isn’t a perfect governor, and some of his shortcomings are as serious as his critics say. We, too, are disturbed by his meddling in the work of the […]
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Cuomo-Teachout race leads Tuesday’s primary contests
Tuesday is Primary Day, and polls will be open in Monroe County from noon to 9 p.m. Locally, Democrats will see most but not all of the action. The Democratic gubernatorial primary has received the most public and media attention. Sitting Governor Andrew Cuomo faces a challenge from Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout. Cuomo […]
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ELECTIONS 2012: Hochul over Collins
The 27th Congressional District race is essentially about two things: health care and jobs. Incumbent Democratic Representative Kathy Hochul wants to keep the Affordable Care Act in place, though she’s said it could be improved. Her Republican challenger, business owner and former Eric County executive Chris Collins, wants to repeal the ACA. But he’s offered […]
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Clinton stumps for Slaughter, Hochul
Former President Bill Clinton says the country needs cooperation and not conflict to get back on track. In an appearance at the Main Street Armory this afternoon, Clinton told the crowd of about 2,000 people why they should vote for either Kathy Hochul or Louise Slaughter, incumbent Democrats facing tough re-election contests for their House […]
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[UPDATED] Clinton to stump for Slaughter, Hochul
Former President Bill Clinton will be at the Main Street Armory on Friday, October 19.
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Slaughter tops Brooks in fundraising
Louise Slaughter and Maggie Brooks have submitted their quarterly campaign finance reports and, from the beginning of July to the end of September, Slaughter raised far more money than Brooks. In fact, Slaughter raised more in individual contributions than Brooks did in total. Slaughter, a Democrat and the incumbent, raised $720,830 for the quarter, with […]
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Ad nauseated
A week ago, I wrote an article, “Ad Nauseam,” about the outside groups that are spending hefty sums on ads in two local Congressional races. This morning, the Buffalo News published an article detailing the independent spending in the race between Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Chris Collins. The numbers are astonishing. The News says […]
