State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

In her fourth State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged to address New Yorkers’ growing concerns over the state’s cost of living and high-profile crimes as a likely tough re-election fight in 2026 looms on the horizon.

But Long Island Republicans criticized the governor for pandering to affordability and safety, arguing she hasn’t done enough to address these issues.