Hochul announces billions for water amid debate over wind, affordability

Public officials addressed affordability and energy, and possibly made a little history as the governor announced billions for water infrastructure in front of an audience of 1,200 gathered at Crest Hollow Country Club on Friday, Jan. 9, as the Long Island Association kicked off its historic 100th anniversary.

Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing a challenge from Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in a lengthy speech, leaned into Long Island with a preview of a water infrastructure pledge that will be included in her State of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 13.