#Kathy Hochul slams NY Democrats for opposing Hector LaSalle

#Kathy Hochul slams NY Democrats for opposing Hector LaSalle

“Kathy Hochul slams NY Democrats for opposing Hector LaSalle” Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday accused lefty lawmakers such as Deputy State Senate Majority Leader Michael Gianaris of “character assassination” for opposing her nominee for chief judge before he even has a confirmation hearing. “I fully expect after Hector LaSalle gets a full and open minded hearing —…

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#Hochul signs bill giving NY state legislators pay increase

#Hochul signs bill giving NY state legislators pay increase

“Hochul signs bill giving NY state legislators pay increase” Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation granting state lawmakers a pay raise from $110,000 to $142,000 per year that will make them the highest paid legislators in the nation. “I believe that legislators need to be compensated for the hard work that they do. People don’t…

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#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 17, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 17, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — Dec. 17, 2022” Raises for polsEven by New Yorkers’ low-grade expectations of their elected officials, Gov. Hochul’s support for Assembly and state Senate raises is astounding (“Kat: Yes, return & raise your own pay!” Dec. 10). The governor, her predecessor and both Democratic legislative conferences have imposed the worst crime…

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