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<p>Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) may have endorsed the Democratic Mayor-elect of New York City, but she’s making it clear that she’s not all-in on his progressive policy proposals — especially if they would place a greater burden on a system that is already strapped.</p>
<p>Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani — a self-described Democratic socialist — despite his unwillingness to do the same for her, but she said on Saturday that she couldn’t get on board with his calls for free buses in New York City.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kathy Kochul says no to Zohran Mamdani’s<br />free NYC bus plan. The transit system relies on the fares to function. <a href="https://t.co/52xgCMxCrA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pic.twitter.com/52xgCMxCrA</a></p>
<p>— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/libbyemmons/status/1987532950284451991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">November 9, 2025</a></p>
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<p>“I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” she said during a Saturday press conference. “But can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? of course we can.”</p>
<p>Hochul went on to say that she’d had a number of conversations with Mamdani and that she wanted to work with him where she could — but that she wasn’t going to suddenly change her position on an issue solely due to public pressure.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/GovKathyHochul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@GovKathyHochul</a> right now is a no on <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@ZohranKMamdani</a>’s free bus promise.</p>
<p>“I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the busses and the subways.”</p>
<p>She’s then pressed on “Tax the Rich” chants: <a href="https://t.co/M0wa9SEDMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pic.twitter.com/M0wa9SEDMA</a></p>
<p>— Bernadette Hogan (@bern_hogan) <a href="https://twitter.com/bern_hogan/status/1987188552216506417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">November 8, 2025</a></p>
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<p>“We’re aligned on some of these issues. I’ve made it clear where I have strong disagreements with issues that really do not pertain to the governance of New York City,” she continued. “I’m looking forward to having our teams keep the conversation — a lot of conversations going with our teams.”</p>
<p>She went on to say that her current focus was doing whatever she could to prevent an influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in New York City.</p>
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Mamdani-Supporting Kathy Hochul Dumps Cold Water On One Of His Key Policies
